Grants Associate (Part-Time)

How to Apply

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Please email the following materials in PDF format to careers@chhayacdc.org:

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• Cover letter detailing your direct experience

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• Resume

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• Two professional references

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Subject line: “Managing Associate – Application”

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Applications will be accepted through September 17, 2026, or until the position is filled. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Grants Associate — Part-Time

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Location: New York City

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Schedule: 20–25 hours per week

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Compensation: $35 per hour

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Reports to: Managing Director

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Overview of the Organization

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Chhaya is the only South Asian and Indo-Caribbean Community Development Corporation in the nation. Our mission is to build inclusive and equitable neighborhoods by fostering the self-determination, housing stability, and economic well-being of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities across New York City.

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Since our founding in 2000, Chhaya has helped prevent hundreds of foreclosures, assisted first-time homebuyers in obtaining down-payment assistance, led New York City’s basement legalization campaign, provided vital immigration services, empowered families with financial-management tools and skills, and fostered the civic engagement of thousands of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean New Yorkers.

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As a leader in New York City’s housing and economic justice sector, Chhaya is poised for significant organizational growth and development. Chhaya has a main office in Jackson Heights and a second location in Richmond Hill—two neighborhoods with vibrant South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities.

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Summary of the Position

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Chhaya CDC seeks a passionate, accountable, and self-directed Grants Associate to assist with the organization’s growing government grants portfolio and support the Managing Director with grants-related systems and platforms.

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The Grants Associate will work primarily with the Operations and Development teams, collaborating with the Programs team as needed. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 20–25 hours per week at $35 per hour.

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Key Responsibilities

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Government Grants Management and Administration

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• In collaboration with the Managing Director, manage and maintain Chhaya’s government grantmaking processes to ensure the proper authorization, funding, and timely payment of grants.

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• Oversee day-to-day grant processing, workflows, and staff capacity, escalating matters to the Managing Director as needed.

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• Maintain city, state, and federal grant databases, including NYC PASSPort, the Statewide Financial System, and the Disaster Recovery Grants Reporting System.

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• Work closely with program staff to maintain compliance with government contracts, including completing contract-registration processes and maintaining insurance and other required documentation.

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• Oversee annual maintenance reports and registrations, including prequalification applications, SAM registration, and state vendor questionnaires.

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• Develop internal systems and platforms for managing Chhaya’s government grants for capital projects and operations.

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• Support the Development team with foundation and corporate grants as needed.

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• Perform other administrative and finance-related tasks as needed.

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As a member of Chhaya’s staff, the Grants Associate may receive additional responsibilities related to special events, critical initiatives, and other circumstances requiring full staff participation, including occasional evenings and weekends.

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Every Chhaya employee shares responsibility for advancing the organization’s mission and building a workplace culture centered on ownership, accountability, fairness, inclusiveness, and fun.

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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a field related to the nonprofit sector.

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• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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• Familiarity with nonprofit government funding systems and associated grantmaking processes is preferred.

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• Strong project-management, organizational, planning, and attention-to-detail skills.

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• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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• A high level of integrity, honesty, and ethical judgment.

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• Proactive, self-directed, punctual, and reliable.

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• Creative thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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• Flexible, responsive, and collaborative working style.

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• Strong personal commitment to housing, economic, and social justice.

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• A sense of humor is a plus.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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Chhaya CDC is an equal opportunity organization that celebrates and embraces diversity. Chhaya does not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other identity protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need.

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How to Apply

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Please email the following materials in PDF format to careers@chhayacdc.org:

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• Cover letter detailing your direct experience

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• Resume

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• Two professional references

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Subject line: “Managing Associate – Application”

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Applications will be accepted through September 17, 2026, or until the position is filled. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.