Job Description

Grants Administrator

Summary

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Grants Administrator to join our team, reporting to the Grants Manager. As the Grants Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration of Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) grants, and for supporting the WMF grant programs in the areas of program development, communications, relationship-building, compliance, and community engagement. In this role, you will join the Grants Administration team and will work closely with grant Program Officers, Grantees, and the Legal and Accounting teams to evaluate funding eligibility for new requests, process new grants, and update grant records in Fluxx Grants Management Software System (Fluxx Grantmaker). This role will play a key role across all grants processes throughout the lifecycle of each grant request. It is an exciting moment as in July 2021, Wikimedia Foundation launched their new grants strategy. The new programs are centered in the Wikimedia Movement Strategy and the principles of trust-based philanthropy, decentralization of decision making and supporting underrepresented groups to move towards knowledge equity.

You are responsible for:

Advisory on grants admin practices for the foundation

• Partnering with the Grants Manager, accounting team, and Program Officers in developing and designing policies, processes and systems related to grants.
• Providing domain expertise in the area of Grants Administration to members of the Community Resources team and other WMF teams with grant programs, including supporting them in integrating good practices into their workflows and program design.

Grants Administration

• Serving as co-administrator within the Grants Administration team including being responsible for grants administration at times when the Grant Manager is unavailable.
• The administration of a portfolio or group of grants, at the discretion of the Grants Manager, for which you are the primary point of contact.
• Assessing whether or not grantees are fulfilling the terms of their agreements adequately through submission of financial reports and documentation. Be aware of the status of individual grants, and be able to provide program officers with advice and support in resolving compliance issues.
• Supporting compliance and eligibility workflows across all grant programs, including partnering with Program Officers to make final decisions regarding applicant and grant request eligibility.
• Preparing, executing, and filing agreements, payments, and approvals, as part of administering each grant from eligibility to completion, including troubleshooting challenging situations with applicants, grantees, Program Officers, and the accounting team.

Fluxx Grantmaker (Grants Management System)

• Providing support in the preparation and sending of all weekly payment requests to accounting.
• Exercising superuser or oversight permissions in Fluxx Grantmaker, including the ability to add, change, or remove information as necessary, and make changes in the grant management system.
• Processing new registrations in Fluxx Grantmaker and providing account support to Fluxx Grantmaker users.
• Preparing reports on information included in Fluxx Grantmaker for the use of other teams.
• Assisting with training other staff in using Fluxx Grantmaker.
• Participating actively in team-level discussions in areas like strategy, diversity equity & inclusion, and ways of working together more efficiently within Grants Administration and interdepartmentally.

Skills and Experience:

• At least one year of experience in a similar role and are knowledgeable of basic grants administration.
• Committed to engaging and supporting our community of volunteers, applicants, and grantees.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including giving and getting good information.
• Able to hold and value multiple perspectives while also understanding and defining clear boundaries and expectations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to quality.
• Able to effectively prioritize a large number of tasks with set deadlines, in order to consistently meet commitments to team members, the Community Resources and other grant teams, grantees, applicants, and other stakeholders.

Qualities that are important to us:

• You enjoy collaborating with a range of stakeholders, and you value knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
• You can communicate complex technical concepts in simple ways, tailored to each audience, to ensure everyone can engage, contribute and successfully adopt the practice.
• You believe in the mission of the Foundation and are excited to contribute to support that mission.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and are able to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
• You are highly organized and meticulous with an ability to anticipate needs.
• You are a proactive problem solver and a self-starting individual.
• You are a flexible and creative individual capable of managing multiple priorities and projects in a diverse environment.
• You excel at both working collaboratively and independently.
• You appreciate diversity, especially of our community, and are mindful of our differences, ensuring that interactions are equitable and inclusive.

Additionally, we’d love it if you have:

• Have some familiarity with Fluxx Grantmaker and Grantee Portal.
• Can communicate in languages beyond English.
• Have experience with international grantmaking.
• Have experience with grantmaking to individuals

About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.

The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@wikimedia.org or +1 (415) 839-6885.

U.S. Benefits & Perks*

• Health Care Benefits Covered at 100%: We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental and vision plans for all full time employees and eligible dependents
• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Up to 1,800.00 USD per year for reimbursement for staff wellness expenses, such as gym fees, educational expenses, and more
• Technology and Equipment Stipend: In addition to receiving a brand new laptop, monitor, & docking station, all new hires receive 600.00 USD stipend to set up their space for working virtually
• Professional Development Program: Up to 750.00 USD reimbursement per year to encourage continuous learning through attending conferences, courses, workshops and the purchase of educational materials
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match of up to 4% of employee contributions dollar for dollar with no vesting period
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policy of over 45 days, which includes: vacation days, at least one observed holiday a month, sick leave, and volunteer days
• Flexible Schedules: Options available to balance your personal and remote-work life
• Silent Fridays: No scheduled meetings so you can get caught up at the end of each week
• New Parent Leave: Fully paid new parent leave for seven weeks plus an additional five weeks for pregnancy, and flexible options as you embark on your return to work
• Fertility and Adoption Reimbursement Plan: Reimburses staff up to 5,000.00 USD in expenses per year, with a lifetime maximum of 10,000.00 USD
• Assistance for those unexpected life events: Long and short term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program
• Pre-tax Savings Plans: Generously funded health savings accounts (HSAs), pre-tax contribution options for health care, child care & elder care, public transportation and parking expenses

*Please note that for remote roles located outside of the U.S., we defer to our PEO (Professional Employee Organization) to ensure alignment with local labor laws.

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