Grants Associate (HSF)

The Grants Associate is an entry-level, but key role that provides administrative support to the grants management team, the Foundation, and its affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, the Heising-Simons Action Fund. This full-time (37.5 hours per week) nonexempt position reports to the Director of Grants Management and will be part of a team that currently consists of five people. The position is based in either our Los Altos or San Francisco office. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Heising-Simons Foundation staff are working remotely. When our offices do re-open, returns will be flexible and gradual to accommodate staff needs.

The Grants Management team ensures scalable, effective, and efficient grantmaking systems and processes and works closely with all departments across the Foundation, especially grantmaking teams, legal counsel, IT, finance, and the executive staff. The Grants Associate is often the first point of contact for the grants management team with grantees and grantmaking staff. In 2020, the Grants Management team processed over $140M in over 600 transactions. It is anticipated that the volume and award amount will be about the same for 2021. This position is an opportunity to learn about the field of philanthropy, grants management, and tools like Salesforce, DocuSign, and Box. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas listed in the job description.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. We conduct an annual review of our salary ranges and make adjustments based on data from our peer organizations.

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, long-term disability, business travel, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and child care expenses, a 401(k) plan (with a matching contribution of up to 16%), commuting assistance, an employee assistance program (EAP), tuition reimbursement and a generous professional development budget, matching gifts, fitness reimbursements, fertility assistance, mental health counseling, and identity theft protection. In addition, we allow schedule flexibility and telecommuting, with manager’s approval.