Grant Administrator
The Gay & Lesbian Review / Worldwide (The G&LR) is seeking a part-time, temporary Grant Administrator for a period of four (4) months* to set up for a new writer�s grant program of The G&LR. Under the program two grant(s) of up to $7,500 each will be awarded annually to scholars, writers, and artists to provide funding for them to write one or more articles for The G&LR and to begin, complete, &/or advance LGBTQ+ related writing, research, or other creative projects.
Responsibilities
Develop a plan to market the grant to students working on LGBTQ+ issues which may require developing a contact list of academic programs, student organizations and other appropriate groups, sending out announcements to those lists, developing and executing social media posts designed to reach potential applicants, developing contacts with other organizations that may help us reach our target audience, and developing any other appropriate efforts to market the grant.
Develop a system for online submissions for the grant applications and other required materials through our website (with the assistance of our web developer).
Monitor the applications as they are submitted and maintain an Excel document of applications.
Review the applications to separate out weak submissions and then organize the remaining applications for review by the subcommittee.
Contact the selected recipients and arrange for them to sign any agreements required.
Make sure the recipients are paid and that they submit any required paperwork.
Other duties may be assigned as they become evident if time and money permits.
Requirements
Prior experience administrating a similar grant is ideal, but at a minimum we expect applicants to have the following:
A Bachelor�s degree or higher.
Prior work experience showing evidence of ability to self-manage.
Strong writing skills.
Computer skills including Excel.
Knowledge of WordPress a plus.
Strong people skills.
A demonstrated interest in LGBTQ issues and news.
*It is possible the responsibilities of the position could be expanded and the duration extended beyond 6 months.
Please email cover letter and resume to ------------.
The Gay & Lesbian Review / Worldwide (The G&LR) is seeking a part-time, temporary Grant Administrator for a period of four (4) months* to set up for a new writer�s grant program of The G&LR. Under the program two grant(s) of up to $7,500 each will be awarded annually to scholars, writers, and artists to provide funding for them to write one or more articles for The G&LR and to begin, complete, &/or advance LGBTQ+ related writing, research, or other creative projects.
Responsibilities
Develop a plan to market the grant to students working on LGBTQ+ issues which may require developing a contact list of academic programs, student organizations and other appropriate groups, sending out announcements to those lists, developing and executing social media posts designed to reach potential applicants, developing contacts with other organizations that may help us reach our target audience, and developing any other appropriate efforts to market the grant.
Develop a system for online submissions for the grant applications and other required materials through our website (with the assistance of our web developer).
Monitor the applications as they are submitted and maintain an Excel document of applications.
Review the applications to separate out weak submissions and then organize the remaining applications for review by the subcommittee.
Contact the selected recipients and arrange for them to sign any agreements required.
Make sure the recipients are paid and that they submit any required paperwork.
Other duties may be assigned as they become evident if time and money permits.
Requirements
Prior experience administrating a similar grant is ideal, but at a minimum we expect applicants to have the following:
A Bachelor�s degree or higher.
Prior work experience showing evidence of ability to self-manage.
Strong writing skills.
Computer skills including Excel.
Knowledge of WordPress a plus.
Strong people skills.
A demonstrated interest in LGBTQ issues and news.
*It is possible the responsibilities of the position could be expanded and the duration extended beyond 6 months.
Please email cover letter and resume to ------------.