Sr. Associate, Grants

PBS • Arlington, VA

9d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The PBS Foundation (PBSF) provides philanthropic support on behalf of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and its member stations. In supporting PBS, the PBS Foundation seeks private funds from individuals, foundations, and corporations for priority initiatives and carries out such activities as prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and donor stewardship; generation of proposals; and grants and gift management. PBSF oversees the management of all grants and restricted gifts awarded to PBS.

The Sr. Associate, Grants works closely with the Sr. Director of Project Development and Grants Management and provides active support in furtherance of the PBS Foundation’s grants and restricted giving management efforts, including resource development, grant administration and analysis, grant reporting, grant monitoring, and administrative support to execute on PBSF’s strategic vision. On a day-to-day basis, the person in this role may write proposals or reports, correspond with PBS staff, complete administrative tasks, enter data into our Monday.com database, set up meetings, or more.

Requirements

• At least three years of recent non-profit work experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; or the equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
• At least one year of experience using a database or grants management software system
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to be flexible and can juggle multiple – unique - tasks
• Ability to set priorities, organize, and manage activities to meet deadlines
• Consistently demonstrates respect for inclusion, diversity, and ethics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a fundraising foundation or public media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sr. Director of Project Development and Grants Management in the successful administration of PBS’s program of active grants and restricted giving by tracking grant terms and deliverables, inputting data, coordinating internal and external meetings;
• Maintain files and database records for proposals and grants, tracking funder management activities;
• Prepare meeting materials including analysis, research, or informational decks;
• Track funded programs to support reporting;
• Assist in drafting grant reports, Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), and other correspondence with funders and working with finance and the business intelligence team to draft financial reports and analysis;
• Serve as a member of the Foundation operations support team, assisting in the maintenance of files, meeting notes, supplies, renewing subscriptions, mail distribution and other administrative duties associated with efficient workflow of PBSF office;
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• various insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• identity protection program
• employee assistance program
• financial and retirement savings benefits including the PBS Retirement Plan 403(b)
• paid time off (17 days per year)
• paid sick time benefits (12 days per year)
• paid parental leave (60 days / 12 weeks )
• paid holidays (12 days per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level