Senior Grants Specialist

Who We Are:

Mem Global is where Jewish young adults in their 20s and early 30s come to connect, explore, and create meaningful Jewish experiences with their peers (yes, there’s probably food involved). As the umbrella brand for our global suite of programs, Mem Global supports young adults as they bring Judaism to life through thousands of peer-driven gatherings across 25+ countries each year. We’re all about creating spaces where Jewish young adults can learn, lead, and build the kind of community that feels like family. 

Mem Global is seeking a Sr. Grants Specialist to write and edit various grant submissions for funders, including grant LOIs, proposals, reports and budgets. This role will also manage and track grant opportunities for the grants team via internal processes and log the team’s grant submissions in our internal Salesforce CRM. This position reports to the Associate Director, Development Operations, based in our Charlotte, NC Hub office.  

All voices are needed at Mem Global (please see our  identity statements for more detail). Every new member of the Mem Global team is an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our workforce and our communities. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences to join our team located in the United States, South America, Europe, Israel, and Canada. Our vision, in part, is for a fair and equitable workplace, where diversity is celebrated and can truly flourish!

Who You Are and What You'll Do: 

• You believe in our mission and bring creativity, innovation, and hard work to our team.
• You have a passion for serving others, place high value in being part of a strong team, and want to be part of a dynamic, inspirational organization. 
• You exemplify our Mem Mindset to those you work with and meet throughout your journey at Mem Global. 
• You’ll play a key role in our grant-writing process, including:  
  • Leading 8-10 grant submissions per month: researching, drafting, editing and polishing narratives for grant LOIs, reports and proposals (60%)
  • Preparing financial reports and budgets for grant submissions (20%)  
  • Working with the Development Operations team to manage and track grant opportunities, the grants team calendar and record submissions in Salesforce (MH’s internal CRM database) (15%) 
  • Reviewing and editing other grant submissions as part of the grants team (5%) 
• You have a bachelor's degree; four years’ additional relevant full-time work experience may be substituted for the degree. 
• You have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant full-time professional experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, including experience with grant writing and researching, tracking metrics, and working in donor databases. 
• You're bringing experience in creating high quality and grammatically correct written materials, such as grants, presentations, manuals, or papers, with demonstrated exceptional persuasive writing skills. 
• You have strong critical reasoning skills, and ability to incorporate data-driven arguments into written work product. 
• You've familiarity and comfort with creating budgets and financial reports, including direct user experience with budgets and financial reports.  
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail. 
• You're able to effectively multitask and monitor several projects at all times, to work well under pressure, and to manage time effectively. 
• You bring proven intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other office management tools (MS Excel proficiency will be assessed). Experience with Salesforce or other donor database preferred. 
• You're able to work across various teams and time zones.
• You embrace and demonstrate the Mem Mindset: Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It!, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun!
• You are eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

The Fine Print:

The Senior Grants Specialist position is a full-time role works a hybrid schedule while being based in one of our hub office locations in either: Charlotte, NC (preferred); NYC; Washington, D.C.; Encinitas, CA; or Chicago, IL. The Senior Grants Specialist reports into the Associate Director, Development Operations (who is based in our Charlotte Hub Office).  

Our team works a hybrid schedule at our hub offices, where employees can choose to work remotely 2 days per week and collaborate in-person with coworkers the rest of the week. 

How Mem Global Takes Care of You:

• Healthcare: Health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits ($0 employee contribution option available)
• Time off: 15 days paid time off (PTO) per year that increases with continued employment (additional benefits for former Hillel and BBYO employees through the Talent Alliance) PLUS 5 Personal WellBeing Days, in addition to office closures, and up to 7 floating holidays for Jewish and US holidays
• 401(k): up to 3% matching after one year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly paid day of service (to give back to your community!)
• Highly qualified, creative, and go-getter teammates and a dedicated supervisor
• Schedule options to accommodate your work and lifestyle  
• Opportunity to work in one of our Mem Global Hub offices

How Mem Global Pays You:

Mem Global’s starting salary ranges are based on education, experience, location, and skillset required for each role. 

• The starting annual salary range for this full-time exempt position is:
  • Encinitas or NYC or D.C.: $64,000 - $69,000
  • Chicago: $59,000 - $64,000
  • Charlotte, NC: $54,000 - $64,000
  • If you have more experience than the minimum required and/or are targeting a different salary range, let's talk!
• Annual merit-based salary increases

How Mem Global Invests in You:

• $750 USD annual professional development fund
• Jewish Learning Collaborative (JLC): One-on-one Jewish learning with an approved educator of your choice!
• Local and in-house professional learning opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement through career pathing planning

Mem Global is a dynamic organization that recognizes and supports individuals from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Possible Steps in Our Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply with your resume, and cover letter, and you'll hear back from us!
Step 2: Video interview using a web-based platform
Step 3: Skills assessment, and interview(s) with the hiring manager(s)
Step 4: We'll check your references to hear about your past experience
Step 5: Get an offer letter, sign it, start your Mem Global journey!