Grant Program Associate

11th Hour Racing•Newport, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

11th Hour Racing is seeking a Grant Program Associate to help advance its grantmaking work in ocean health and resilience. The associate will work closely with grantees and partners, with particular focus on Equity & Access and Experiential Education & Ocean Career Pathways, helping translate strategy into funded projects. The role includes engagement with grantees through site visits and events and offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization’s impact on ocean health. The associate will help develop grant program strategy, identify and assess funding opportunities, review proposals and final reports, evaluate grantee organizations, and coordinate grant processing and records. The role also represents 11th Hour Racing externally, develops partnerships, and shares grantee work through communications channels. The position is on-site in Newport, Rhode Island, requires travel as needed, and has no direct reports, though it may involve supervising interns, consultants, and administrative support staff. This is an exempt position with a stated salary range of $85,000–$95,000 per year.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent education in marine science or policy, environmental studies, sustainability, education, or a related field.
Demonstrated commitment to or experience in diversity, inclusion, access, or education-to-career pathway work; ideally in sport or another field where women and other groups have been historically underrepresented.
Proficiency in Google Workspace.
Genuine passion for 11th Hour Racing’s mission.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of partners, vendors, and colleagues.
Collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for working on a small, close-knit team.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Keen attention to detail, including with administrative processes.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to work on-site in Newport, Rhode Island.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

3–7 years of experience in equity and access program management, philanthropy, or nonprofit program management.
Knowledge of the ocean and marine industries (strongly preferred).
Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Help develop and refine the Grant Program strategy with the President and Senior Grant Program Manager, particularly for Equity & Access and Experiential Education & Ocean Career Pathways.
Articulate and evolve the grant program’s theory of change, logic model, tactics, measurable outcomes, and learning agendas.
Stay current on and share developments in gender equity in sailing, ocean education-to-career pathways, and other focus areas including ocean literacy, coastal restoration, marine industry sustainability, and soil and water health.
Present grantmaking recommendations and strategy to 11th Hour Racing leadership and the Schmidt Family Foundation Board.
Identify grantmaking opportunities with potential for transformational change and develop recommendations that advance strategic objectives.
Solicit, review, and analyze grant proposals and evaluate final reports.
Evaluate partner and grantee organizations, including through site visits.
Coordinate with grants administration and finance to ensure grants are processed accurately, promptly, and compliantly.
Maintain grant files and manage grant information in the online database.
Represent 11th Hour Racing at conferences, events, and meetings.
Build strategic relationships with other foundations and organizations.
Collaborate with Sponsorships, Ambassadors, and Communications teams to connect grantees’ work with broader organizational initiatives.
Develop and coordinate grantee stories and program content for the website, blog, and social media.
Complete other projects and activities as assigned by the Senior Grant Program Manager.
May supervise interns, consultants, and other administrative support staff.