Grant Program Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. SCSP scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
As Grant Program Associate, you’ll help shape how 11th Hour Racing opens doors to the ocean, from expanding gender equity and leadership in sailing to building more equitable pathways from education into ocean science, marine trades, and related careers. You’ll work closely with grantees and partners across our focus areas, help turn strategy into funded projects, and see that work up close through site visits and events. This is a hands-on role with real opportunity to influence our impact on ocean health.
Key responsibilities for this role include the following:
Strategy
Help develop and refine 11th Hour Racing’s Grant Program strategy with the President and Senior Grant Program Manager, with a particular focus on Equity & Access and Experiential Education & Ocean Career Pathways. This includes articulating and evolving a theory of change, logic model, tactics, measurable outcomes, and learning agendas.
Stay current on and share developments in gender equity in sailing and ocean education-to-career pathways, as well as other focus areas such as ocean literacy, coastal restoration, marine industry sustainability, and soil and water health.
Present grantmaking recommendations and strategy to 11th Hour Racing leadership and the Schmidt Family Foundation Board.
Grantmaking
Identify grantmaking opportunities with potential for transformational change and develop recommendations to achieve our strategic objectives, such as expanding gender equity and leadership in sailing and building stronger, more equitable education-to-career pathways into ocean science, marine trades, and related fields.
Solicit, review, and analyze grant proposals and evaluate final reports.
Evaluate partner and grantee organizations, including through site visits.
Work closely with grants administration and finance to ensure grants are processed in a timely, accurate, and compliant way.
Maintain grant files and manage grant information in our online database.
Partnerships & Representation
Represent 11th Hour Racing at conferences, events, and meetings.
Build strategic relationships with other foundations and organizations.
Collaborate across Sponsorships, Ambassadors, and Communications teams to connect grantees’ work with the organization’s broader initiatives.
Communications
Develop and coordinate grantee stories and program content for our website, blog, and social media.
Other projects and activities as assigned by the Senior Grant Program Manager.
What You'll Bring:
A genuine passion for 11th Hour Racing’s mission
Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills in English
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of partners, vendors, and colleagues
A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for working on a small, close-knit team
The ability to juggle multiple projects at once, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Keen attention to detail, including with administrative processes
Experience & Education
College degree or equivalent education in marine science or policy, environmental studies, sustainability, education, or a related field
Demonstrated commitment to or experience in diversity, inclusion, access, or education-to-career pathway work, ideally in sport or another field where women and other groups have been historically underrepresented
Proficiency in Google Workspace
3-7 years of experience in equity and access program management, philanthropy, or nonprofit program management
Knowledge of the ocean and marine industries (strongly preferred)
Experience with Salesforce
Required
Preferred
Additional Requirements
Authorization to work in the United States
Ability to work on-site in Newport, Rhode Island
Ability to travel as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have direct reports but may supervise interns, consultants, and other administrative support staff.