Grants Coordinator

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International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-2 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: USD 2,350 USD-USD 2,500 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Deadline: 31/07/2026
  • Location: United States 
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Are you passionate about making positive impacts through your work?
The International Women’s Media Foundation is seeking a part-time grants coordinator to support the programs team (20 hours a week). The team is responsible for implementing the organization’s portfolio of safety, opportunity, recognition, and equity initiatives that advance the IWMF’s mission through direct support to women and gender diverse journalists.

A successful candidate will have a proven ability to meet deadlines and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, committed to continual improvement and driven to perform at the highest level.

Who We Are
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is the only global non-profit organization that offers emergency support, safety training, global reporting opportunities, and funding for both staff reporters and freelancers, all specifically tailored for women and gender diverse journalists. Our mission is to ensure more opportunities, bylines, and recognition of women and nonbinary journalists and create a greater diversity of voices in journalism.


What You’ll Do
The grants coordinator will work directly with the Executive Director and Director of Programs and will be responsible for supporting a new investigative anti-hate reporting fund. This program is funded for three years.


Who You Are
Experience: One to three years of work experience in project management, journalism, grantmaking, or international affairs/development. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., media development, international relations, public affairs, etc.)

Skills: Excellent interpersonal communications and relationship-building skills, to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities including journalists, grantees, reporting fellows, board members, volunteers, peers, donors, and consultants. In addition:

  • Self-starter who is organized, flexible, able to successfully manage multiple complex projects, programs and priorities simultaneously.
  • Positive, solutions-oriented approach a must.
  • Effectively manages up to anticipate the needs of your supervisor.
  • Fluency in English, including excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Passion for IWMF’s mission; exemplifies the values and culture of the organization, upholding current policies and procedures.
  • Exhibits enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit; ability to motivate others and a sense of humor required.
  • Familiarity with Survey Monkey, Asana, Canva, Mailchimp, Submittable, WordPress and Zoom desired.
  • Knowledge of the news media and development industry a plus.

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