Grants Intake Administrator

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is seeking a Grants Intake Administrator who will oversee and manage all aspects of the Foundation’s Financial Assistance applications including Emergency Financial Assistance, Disaster Relief Fund, Health Premium Assistance Fund, COBRA Assistance Fund, Catastrophic Health Fund, Senior Financial Crisis Fund, and Scholarships. This role is crucial for ensuring a streamlined application process, fostering relationships with applicants, and maintaining the integrity of our grant distribution efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting the members of SAG-AFTRA through effective grant management.

Main responsibilities include:

• Oversee the entire grants and intake process, including receiving, reviewing eligibility, and processing applications in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, providing guidance and support throughout the application process.
• Assisting non-technical applicants with online application support.
• Providing additional resources and referring applicants to other industry assistance agencies.
• Communication with SAG-AFTRA Pension & Health to determine eligibility.
• Maintain and update Salesforce, the grants management database, ensuring all information is accurate and accessible.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records of applications, decisions, and communication with applicants.
• Assist in the evaluation process by organizing application materials and compiling reports on program performance and outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports for leadership on application trends, funding distribution, and program effectiveness.
• Ensure all activities adhere to legal, ethical, and Foundation guidelines.
• Supporting fundraising activities and events as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management, nonprofit administration, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and database management such as Salesforce.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of grant-making processes and compliance regulations is a plus.

Salary/Benefits:

$68,640 annual salary. Benefits include a 401K retirement plan; escalating vacation; paid sick, personal days, and holidays; and health benefits for employees including medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program, and life and long-term disability insurance.

Notes:

• The SAG-AFTRA Foundation cannot provide relocation benefits to candidates.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
• Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

About the SAG-AFTRA Foundation

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides vital assistance and free educational programming to SAG-AFTRA professionals while serving the public at large through its award-winning children's literacy program Storyline Online®. The Foundation relies solely on support from gifts, grants, and sponsorships to maintain its free programs.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Please submit a cover letter (required) and

resume to jobs@sagaftra.foundation.