Open Wing Alliance Grant Specialist

Who we are:

​The Humane League is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. THL UK are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.

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The position:

We are seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented individual with previous grant making and/or grant writing experience to drive progressive change for millions of farmed animals.

This is a full time, remote position based in the United Kingdom or the United States. Full-time hours equate to 40 hours/ week if based in the US and 37.5 hours/ week if based in the UK. This position requires domestic and international travel.

We will be recording a webinar hosted by Alex Suchy, VP of Global Programs and Alexandria Beck, Director of Open Wing Alliance. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role and The Humane League via this form here. Please submit any questions by 6th June 2022 . The webinar will be available to watch here after 8th June 2022.

Who you are:

As the Open Wing Alliance (OWA) Grant Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the OWA grant and travel award programs. This position reports directly to the Head of OWA.

​You will be the point of contact for all grant recipients within the Open Wing Alliance (OWA) for work on chicken welfare. Encouraging applications, sorting them, seeking relevant feedback on them and preparing them for review by the Grant Review Board. You will work closely with OWA regional coordinators in this role as well as with THL legal and finance team to ensure we are compliant and grantees have a smooth experience. At times you will represent the OWA grantee program internally and externally.

Core Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Developing a sustainable structure for the grant program from assessing applications to determining grantees and maintaining a clear system for reporting and assessing progress
• Reviewing and adjusting OWA’s application forms and evaluation criteria for program grants and Travel Awards as needed
• Building tailored questions for applicants that advance to the interview stage and conduct detailed interviews as needed
• Serve as a member of the Grant Review Board and share grant recommendations with the Head of the OWA and the President of THL for approval
• Review and maintain all relevant grant information and data within the grant management system and in accordance with THL’s data privacy policy
• Develop clear templates and guidelines for grantee progress and financial reporting using the grant management system and grantee portal
• Collaboration with General Counsel and Operations staff to ensure that administration of program grants and Travel Awards is completed in a legal, efficient, and timely manner
• Collaboration with the legal department to tailor a written contract for each recipient of a program grant or Travel Award to ensure The Humane League is legally protected and that grantees are required to meet certain criteria
• Maintain efficient systems to process and manage all payments (program grants, Travel Awards, THL international reimbursements)
• Schedule and lead bi-annual video meetings with the recipients of program grants to develop clear goals and ensure accountability
• Assist the development team in writing grant proposals based on OWA’s current needs
• Liaison with OWA’s funders and supporters by providing updates on progress and our decision-making process
• Develop an annual report on each grant recipient's progress, feedback, and overall success upon the termination of a grant period
• Communicate all grant-related information to OWA member groups in a clear and timely manner
• Promote an inclusive and welcoming program with clear and transparent guidelines, prioritizing equitable access to OWA’s financial resources
• Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with other farm animal welfare funders

In addition:

• Attend events and protests as required.
• Participate in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation.
• Attend in-person workshops several times a year.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of OWA.
  
  

Requirements:

Two years of relevant grantmaking and/or grant writing experience

Key competencies:

Time management: Excellent time management and organisational skills

Technology: Advanced computer skills and familiarity with using a CRM

Cooperative: Ability to work independently and as a cross-functional team player

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Professional, diplomatic, and culturally sensitive

Attention to detail: Possess strong attention to detail


Salary, benefits and location:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.

This role is open to candidates based in both the United Kingdom and the United States and as such the specific benefits related to the position will vary depending on your location.

UK benefits include:

You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

UK based Salary: Starting salary of £34,000 or £37,400 for Inner London Weighting

​US benefits include:

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, optional pet insurance, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time and professional development. For full US employee benefits click here.

US based salary: Starting salary $60,000 or salary to commensurate with experience.

Please note: The gross salary across the two locations is not a direct conversion but is calculated by each hiring organisation using their own independent pay framework, with consideration of local working conditions, statutory rights and additional contributions when applicable.

Good to know:

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds -

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All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English.
2. ​Live and have the right to work in the UK or possess United States work authorisation.
3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
   
   

Closing date: 19th June 2022

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and when we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route:

• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• First Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

For full details of our recruitment process click here.

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