ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Impact team works to develop new approaches that merge philanthropy
and productization across a broad portfolio of issues from coral to
elephants to community building and the arts. The Impact team builds
partnerships with individuals and organizations across science,
conservation and philanthropy.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a 12-MONTH TEMPORARY position working with the Grants &
Contracts Manager and Portfolio Managers to manage the administrative
components of the grant making process within Paul G. Allen
Philanthropies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working with the Grants & Contracts Manager and Portfolio Managers
to close out grants in the MicroEdge GIFTS Online database in
accordance with specific set of criteria.
- Provide portfolio management support to small value and
transitioning grants.
- Add records to the database for newly executed agreements.
- Add charitable donation receipts to the database.
- Ensure integrity of data and facilitate accurate reporting.
YOUR CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE
- Innovative, collaborative and trustworthy.
- Highly organized with ability to shift gears and pivot quickly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and oral
communication skills.
- And last but not least, grit. Your demonstrated, sustained and
exuberant passion over the long-haul equals grit. We value and
celebrate it!
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY
REQUIRED
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated high level of confidentiality, independent judgment,
tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, be a self-starter and
work independently.
- Familiarity working with databases.
- Data management skills.
REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS
- Experience working with a grant-making database, high preference for
candidates with MicroEdge GIFTS Online software.
- Microsoft Office preferred
EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree preferred