Grants Manager

Samaritan Daytop Village•Queens, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Grant and Budget Specialist to oversee grant administration and financial coordination in support of its services in mental health, addiction recovery, housing, and other areas. The organization serves more than 33,000 clients annually at over 60 locations across New York City and several surrounding counties. The role collaborates with leadership across Development, Finance, and Programs to formulate annual budgets and spending plans, coordinate grant applications, and help ensure grant funds are fully and appropriately used. It provides internal programs with guidance on expense coding, cost center allocation, and funder requirements; enters approved budgets into financial systems; prepares programmatic and fiscal reports; and tracks spending timelines and compliance with public and private funder mandates. This is a full-time, non-exempt hybrid role requiring three days per week in the Briarwood, Queens office. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hourly rate is $27.47–$32.96, annualized at $50,000–$60,000 based on 35 hours per workweek. A full benefits package is offered.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in budget assistance, grant administration, or financial record-keeping.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including financial functions, data formatting, and spreadsheet management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with accounting software, financial tracking databases, and core budgeting principles.
High accuracy in financial data entry, cost allocation, and programmatic reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental coordination.
Ability to track grant expenditures, follow funder compliance guidelines, and manage tasks under general supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in nonprofit financial management or social services.
Experience with grant writing.

Responsibilities

Assist with formulating budgets, spending plans, and grant applications for public and private funding.
Monitor grant expenditures within specified timelines to ensure full budget utilization and compliance.
Advise internal departments on proper expense coding, cost center allocation, and budget mandates.
Input approved electronic budgets into financial databases and tracking systems.
Prepare and submit accurate programmatic and fiscal reports required by funders.
Collaborate with leadership across Finance, Development, and Programs to align grant spending with mission goals.