Program Officer

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Grantees through the grantmaking process, especially tasks associated with managing grant life-cycles
• Aid prospective and renewal applicants in the development of grant proposals
• Prepare applications for presentation to an Allocations Committee and the Board of Directors
• Respond to inquiries from a wide range of constituencies and handle timely correspondence
• Maintain program budgets and ensure accurate payment and accounting of grants
• Support a timely and effective grants management processes
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Grantees’ programs and service delivery models in order to advise on best practices
• Maintain familiarity with regional laws and regulations and community resources that pertain to portfolios
• Collaborate with colleagues in cooperative approaches to grantmaking
• Assist with special projects as needed to advance the goals of the department, including the development of systems for collecting data and measuring the impact of the grant portfolio
• Follow up on audits and remediation plans
• Perform administrative responsibilities related to the above and to other areas as needed

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in one of the following: foundation work, grants administration, developing/supervising social welfare programs, preferably for the elderly
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience with Fluxx or comparable grants management platform preferred
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Language skills a plus
• Experience with ChatGPT or other AI tools a plus
• Approximately 15% -20% domestic and/or international travel

Pay

The Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target salary range for the Social Welfare Program Officer in the New York City market is $80,000-$85,000.

Schedule

This position is New York based.