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Simons Foundation · 20 hours ago

Program Coordinator

160 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Simons Foundation is seeking a program coordinator for its Science, Society & Culture division to assist in the review and development of science outreach programs and execute external communications strategies. The role involves supporting grant management processes and enhancing public engagement with science.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist with pre- and post-award grants process across the Science, Society & Culture division’s portfolios, helping ensure the full distribution of the division’s yearly grants budget

Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of active organizations within Science, Society & Culture portfolios. This includes assisting in tracking and reporting on active awardees’ milestones and progress

Work with the program manager to ensure timely completion of pre-award documents

Act as a primary point of contact for awardees throughout pre-award and grant periods

Act as an ambassador for SSC and the Simons Foundation at external events, including the annual SSC Summit, conferences, social events, and more

Assist with the development of materials for internal and external events, including the annual SSC awardee summit

Schedule regular check-ins with awardees between progress reports and site visits

Assist in the execution of the SSC external communications strategy, including coordinating website content and various storytelling initiatives and contributing to the development of PowerPoint decks for internal and external events

Study and engage with the field of science engagement

Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualification

Grant making processesProject management softwarePowerPoint skillsAdobe Creative SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsEmotional intelligenceFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree

2-3 years combined relevant experience

Experience with grant making processes

Ability to prioritize and adapt to the demands of projects, while meeting deadlines across all active projects and remaining flexible, calm and focused

Enthusiasm about the initiative's mission, with a demonstrated passion for the importance of science to society and creative science outreach

Strong communication and organizational skills, with a specific focus on attention to detail; high emotional intelligence; ability to speak comfortably and clearly with awardees

Strong PowerPoint skills and design instincts

Experience with project management software (specifically Airtable) is a plus

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite — specifically Photoshop and InDesign — is a plus

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