Job Description

Headquartered in New York, the Claims Conference is a global, non-profit organization committed to providing a small measure of justice to Holocaust Survivors. Since our founding in 1951, the Claims Conference has secured more than $70 billion from the German government in indemnification for Survivors. In 2020, the Claims Conference distributed over $411 million in direct compensation and over $640 million in grants that provide support to over 130,000 Survivors worldwide. Our Research, Education, and Documentation (RED) funds contribute toward global efforts to educate the public and preserve the memory of the Holocaust through teacher training programs, exhibitions, and films such as Son of Saul, an Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film. At the Claims Conference, we honor history while making history.

Are you an analytical thinker with impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to work within a team environment while also having the opportunity to oversee and initiate a variety of simultaneous projects independently? Are you interested in an opportunity to ensure Holocaust survivors can live the remainder of their lives in dignity with access to social services?

The Claims Conference is looking for a dynamic Social Welfare Program Officer to join our Institutional Allocations Department and liaise with social service agencies throughout our grantmaking process. We work with over 300 social services agencies in 42 countries across 5 continents. We need a team player who can develop strong relationships and partnerships with diverse individuals by maintaining positive communication and providing proactive support to Grantees. Ideally, you have prior experience in foundation work, grants administration and/or social welfare programs for the elderly. This position requires approximately 15% travel when it is safe to travel. The position is New York based.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a portfolio of Grantees through the grantmaking process, especially tasks associated with managing grant life-cycles;
• Assist 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;
• Monitor 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 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;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Approximately 15% domestic and/or international travel;

The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.