Mystic Aquarium · 2 months ago
Grants Content Specialist
Mystic, CT, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMystic Aquarium is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to marine conservation and education. The Grants Content Specialist will support and enhance the grants program by managing grant applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and collaborating with various departments to secure funding for the organization's mission programs.
AquacultureNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Support the organization’s existing grants program, including writing new and renewal applications, completing progress reports, and requesting modifications
Working with program staff to lead, manage, and organize the process of identifying, outlining, writing, and submitting federal, state, and local government grants
Lead, manage, and organize the organization’s grants schedule, ensuring deadlines are tracked, all organizational documents are up-to-date, and grant narratives are updated to reflect the organization’s work
Lead, manage, and organize the process of submitting government grant progress reports, budget modifications, and/or scope of work changes
Work with the Grants Management Specialist to ensure new grants are onboarded into the organization’s appropriate systems and that all grant rules and policies are followed
Work with the Grants Management Specialist to ensure that all government, foundation, and corporate grants are effectively managed, including working with government grants officers to ensure compliance with all government grant requirements
Research new potential funding opportunities and review all new opportunity guidelines to help the organization determine if the opportunity is something it should pursue
Work with the Grants Management Specialist and Controller to ensure all grant expenses are tracked accurately and efficiently
Work with program staff to ensure all program data is kept up-to-date and is tracked for reporting purposes
Work with program staff, including the Chief Zoological Officer, Vice President of Research & Chief Scientist, and Vice President of Education & Conservation to ensure all program funding needs are addressed and to stay up to date about the goings on within the organization’s programs
Oversee and manage foundation and corporation post-award activities, including inputting grant information into the organization’s grants management system, tracking grant requirements, reminding and updating staff about grant requirements, and keeping funders updated about the organization’s work
Work with Development staff to cultivate and steward foundation and corporate funders
Other duties and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least two years of experience in researching, writing, and managing grants, including government, foundation, and corporate grants
A proven track record of having success in securing grant funds for nonprofit organizations
Experience tracking and meeting deadlines
Preparing professional organizational applications and materials
Documenting and reporting organizational outputs and outcomes
Engaging with local funders
Managing complicated federal government grant systems and processes
Strong organizational and project management skills
The ability to juggle multiple deadlines and projects
Knowledge of the funding landscape in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and nationally
The ability to work independently and manage deadlines without daily oversight
A history of leading grant program/application development processes, including coordinating teams
Cultivating and stewarding funder relationships
Experience with and the ability to work with teams across different departments with diverse needs
Dependable, honest, self-motivated, and able to motivate others
A team player and willing to take and follow supervision
Excellent judgment, decision-making, and quick-thinking abilities
Strong organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
Computer literacy in the Microsoft Suite of products, including Word and Excel, Adobe, and Outlook
Preferred
A passion for marine mammals and sea conservation
Company
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium is a nonprofit organization that researches and protects the aquatic animals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase