Grant Administrator Job at Vaco by Highspring, New York, NY

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  • Vaco by Highspring
  • New York, NY

Job Description


Grant Administrator
Client:
Well known Non Profit

Location: New York, NY (hybrid, 6 days onsite per month, plus regular travel across NYC boroughs)

Duration: Contract through June 2026 with potential to extend

Payrate: $27/hr -$30/hr

Position Overview

This temporary role requires an experienced professional to provide strategic support in grants administration and community engagement. The Specialist will help strengthen community-based initiatives, support grant-related processes, and work closely with internal and external partners to ensure smooth program operations.

Key Responsibilities


  • Support grants administration activities, including tracking, documentation, and compliance monitoring

  • Assist with community outreach, engagement efforts, and coordination with community-based organizations (CBOs)

  • Contribute to CBO capacity-building initiatives by providing guidance, tools, and support

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables

  • Prepare reports, summaries, and other written materials to support program needs

  • Utilize technology and data systems to manage information and maintain accurate records

  • Provide general project support and assist with other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications & Skills


  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Experience supporting or building capacity within community-based organizations

  • Background in community outreach and engagement

  • Patient, compassionate, and service-oriented approach

  • Highly tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Education & Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field plus at least 4 years of relevant experience, or

  • Master's degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field plus at least 2 years of relevant experience

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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