Workforce Grantmaking Field Partner

World Education Services

Field Partner at WES responsible for grantmaking and initiatives to support economic mobility for immigrants. Managing projects that advance quality jobs and equitable workforce outcomes in the U.S.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a day-to-day program manager for Career Pathways and Skills grantmaking initiatives
Establish and manage trust-based relationships with the WES’ existing grantee partners
Support sourcing of potential grant opportunities, including outreach to potential grantees
Maintain a deep understanding of American workforce trends, policies, and practices
Implement streamlined, relationship-centered, trust-based processes
Prepare program and grants-related reports, memos, and presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, business, international relations, or other relevant degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
6-7+ years of relevant work experience with grantmaking including managing post-award activities at a funder or other relevant entity
Experience with and/or deep interest in issues affecting the economic mobility of immigrants & refugees in the United States
Exceptional project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivers high-quality work, is comfortable managing up, and enjoys juggling dynamic priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills that convey complex information to stakeholders in compelling formats, including via PowerPoint slides.
Demonstrated analytical skills to assess situations, break down complex problems, identify strategic tradeoffs, and apply learnings in a larger context.
Good interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility, and demonstrated experience building trust with diverse stakeholder groups.
Strong command of technology tools, including Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive), Salesforce or other CRM systems, and Google Apps.
Able to travel, attend, and represent WES at internal and external meetings, which would take place throughout the year in both the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the freedom of remote work
Comprehensive wellness programs
Competitive compensation
Professional Growth and Development
Rewards and Recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

Grant ManagementPost-Award ActivitiesAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementEconomic Mobility Issues

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTactDiplomacyFlexibility