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Program Associate

The John Merck Fund is currently seeking a full-time Environment Program Associate. Reporting to the Executive Director and working with a small team of program consultants, the position’s primary responsibilities will include: -administration of grant applications -responding to written, phone and electronic inquiries from grantseekers -preparing written project summaries for five board meetings per year -interacting with prospective and current grantees, as assigned -fact checking written materials; researching and writing occasional background memos -staffing support for Board Environment Committee -limited administrative support for Executive Director The successful candidate will have a strong interest in environmental issues, as demonstrated by academic background and/or work experience. Excellent communication skills, especially writing, and interest in being an effective team member are very important. Previous experience working in a foundation setting is a plus, but not required. A college degree is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position comes with a generous benefit package. For the right candidate, this position has significant growth potential. The John Merck Fund is a charitable foundation based in Boston. Its Environment Program supports nonprofit organizations working in climate and clean energy, environmental health, genetic engineering, and Vermont farm viability. Grants are made to organizations in New England and in other regions. The total program budget is $6.4 million. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume by email to abaker@jmfund.org. The application deadline is March 14. The John Merck Fund is located in Boston, MA. For more information on JMF, please visit: http://www.jmfund.org

Grants Manager

Background: Established in 1990, The Thomas Phillips and Jane Moore Johnson Foundation (“Johnson Family Foundation” or “JFF”) is a progressive family foundation. JFF operates national grantmaking programs in the areas of environmental health and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues and local grantmaking programs in the State of Vermont and the communities of New York City and Suffolk County (NY), Pittsburgh (PA) and Telluride (CO). With assets of $92 million, JFF awarded 142 grants totaling $4.1 million in 2007. JFF hired an Executive Director and opened a New York City office (shared space with another nonprofit in the West 30’s) in late 2007. The Grants Manager will be JFF’s second full-time employee, reporting to the Executive Director. Position Description: • Initially, manage transition of grant administration function from Pittsburgh to New York • Develop and implement system for coding and reporting on Foundation’s historical and current grants • Recommend changes in grants management process and technology to improve efficiency, compliance and transparency • Handle communications with prospective grantees and Trustees concerning prospective grant applications, grant application process, grant request status and grant payments • Manage grant application process by ensuring that Foundation receives required reports and documents, following up with grantees as necessary, and providing appropriate documents to grant reviewers • Work with prospective grantees, Executive Director and legal counsel to verify tax-exempt status of prospective grantees • Coordinate Foundation’s response to grantmaking surveys • Represent Foundation in local and national grants management affinity groups • Develop and maintain expertise in the use of MicroEdge Gifts database and provide training to other staff on use of software • Prepare all grant-related correspondence, including grant agreements • Prepare reports on grantmaking activities for use by staff and Trustees • Create and maintain grantee files • Maintain historical and current grant records in MicroEdge Gifts database • Prepare materials for board meetings (three per year) • Respond to audit requests from grantees • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director Qualifications: • Experience working for a grantmaking organization • Experience working as a grants manager/administrator • Experience with databases (preferably MicroEdge Gifts) and Microsoft Office suite • Interest in working with a family and comfort working at a small-staffed organization • Attention to detail • Excellent communication skills • Bachelor’s degree Compensation: JFF is committed to offering a competitive salary commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. How to Apply: Applications (which must include a cover letter, resume, three professional references and compensation history) should be sent to the attention of Andrew Lane, Executive Director at jffsearch@gmail.com by no later than April 30, 2008. Applications that omit compensation history will not be considered. Please do not submit materials by fax, mail or in person and do not call or e-mail to check on the status of your candidacy.