Government Grants Associate
About The Position
The Government Grants Associate is a junior-level role that supports the administration and management of GrowNYC’s government funding portfolio, including city, state, and federal grants. This position is responsible for assisting with financial and narrative reporting, tracking deadlines and deliverables, and supporting reimbursement and budget documentation processes from contract execution through closeout. Working closely with the Senior Government Grants Administrator, as well as Finance, Advancement, and Program teams, the Associate provides critical coordination to help ensure compliance with funder requirements and the timely flow of public funding. The role also supports proposal development through the preparation of application materials, research, and light drafting.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience, with 1–3 years of experience supporting grants, contracts, or financial reporting in a nonprofit, government, or similar setting
- Experience with government funding processes, including reimbursement documentation, reporting, or systems such as PASSPort or Grants Gateway
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines across teams
Responsibilities
- Support reimbursement processes by compiling and reconciling documentation (e.g., invoices, timesheets, general ledger reports, and budget reconciliations)
- Track and manage reporting deadlines, deliverables, and compliance requirements for city, state, and federal grants
- Prepare and submit financial and narrative reports in coordination with Finance and Program teams
- Maintain organized, audit-ready grant and contract files and assist with contract execution and renewals
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- incentive savings plan
- paid time off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- potential for parental leave for full-time regular employees who have been employed with GrowNYC for 175 days
- FSA programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
