Grants Administrator (10 hours per week)

About Us

Association Management Center (AMC) is a trusted partner to more than 28 leading associations and professional societies. Our talented team of more than 150 professionals provides the day-to-day operational management our clients need to achieve their business goals. We are proud to support our clients in the impactful work they do and to create a workplace in which all are welcomed and celebrated for their diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds. At AMC, you’ll join a dynamic team of collaborative, innovative, and supportive professionals and can “Achieve What You Believe.”

About the Role

Association Management Center is hiring a part-time Grants Administrator, (10 hours per week), to assist the AMC Director of Development in various key areas of nonprofit grants operations. This position will provide hands-on support in grants management for foundation and federal grants, program evaluation, and association management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for nonprofit management to continue to build skills and contribute to the success of impactful programs. The ideal candidate is detailed-oriented and strong in basic proofreading and document formatting skills and has an interest in learning the craft of grant proposal development and management. The role is dynamic and supports grants management across more than five multidisciplinary professionals.

Responsibilities:

Grants Management Support: (75%)

• Assist in preparing and basic proofreading grant proposals and reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with funder guidelines.
• Help track and manage grant deadlines, documentation, and submission requirements.
• Research potential funding opportunities and assist with grant prospecting.

Program Evaluation Support: (5%)

• Contribute to the development and refinement of logic models and evaluation frameworks for program planning and assessment.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data to evaluate program outcomes and impact.
• Prepare summaries of evaluation results to support decision-making and future program development.

Basic Proofreading: (15%)

• Provide thorough basic proofreading for various documents, including grant proposals, reports, contracts, and communications, ensuring attention to detail and adherence to organizational standards and funder requirements
• Assist with maintaining consistency in branding, tone, and style across written materials.

Special Projects in Association Management: (5%)

• Support special projects related to nonprofit association management as needed.
• Assist in the development of internal systems and processes for better workflow and organization.

• Strong basic proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Takes pride in delivering responsive high-quality customer service.
• 1 year experience working or volunteering in academia, non-profits, or associations preferred.
• Strong interest in nonprofit management, grants, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting priorities and timelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be a self-motivated learner with an interest in researching funder opportunities and requirements.
• Physical: primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended computer use. Work involves sitting, talking, hearing, and typing, with visual acuity required for keyboard usage, data analysis, and computer terminal operation. Occasional light lifting may be necessary. AMC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

AMC was founded on the core values of Caring, Mutual Trust, Respect, and Integrity. Employees will enjoy being part of a team that embraces a high-performance culture and fosters accountability, personal growth and client success.

Compensation:

• $23 - $27 per hour. Within this range, individual pay is determined by relevant factors, including job-related skills, experience, market data, work location, and education or training.

Location:

• This is a hybrid role in Schaumburg, IL. Employees who reside within 50 miles of the office may be expected to work onsite one day per month. At times, there may be circumstances that require additional visits to the office.
• Candidates who live more than 50 miles from the office, including in and out of IL, may be considered for a remote opportunity. Out of state applicants may be eligible for hire, depending on the state in which they reside.
• Applicants must be located and authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. We are not able to sponsor candidates requiring work authorization.

Association Management Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team in which all employees are welcomed, valued and respected for their individual strengths, perspectives, and contributions.

Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

From: Association Management Center