The American Battlefield Trust, the nation's premier historic land preservation nonprofit, seeks a Grants Assistant to support efforts to obtain funding from federal, state and local grant programs to preserve and steward important land throughout the U.S. associated with the Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Office)
Department: Land Preservation
Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting the preparation of government grant applications, including completing application forms, drafting application narratives, and compiling supporting documentation in a timely manner. 

• Working with Trust staff and non-profit and government partners to assemble historic significance information, maps, support letters, and other documents necessary for each grant application.
• Assisting with the preparation of required documentation for grant reporting and grant close-outs.
• Occasionally traveling to project sites and out-of-town meetings related to grant funding.

The Grants Assistant will primarily support the work of the Trust’s Grants Managers and may also be assigned various duties in support of internal land preservation projects, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• B.A./B.S. degree is required
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience is required
• Grant administration or other administrative experience is a plus 
• Ability to establish excellent working relationships, be detail-oriented, meet project deadlines, and have superior research and writing skills
• Experience working with Adobe Acrobat and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in the preservation of American historic sites and land conservation

At the American Battlefield Trust, we build parks and tell stories — the narrative threads that make up the rich tapestry of our nation. Our culture calls for hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals that take calculated, intelligent risks and are always looking for opportunities to learn and improve. Our staff is united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for keeping American history alive.

Since 1987, the Trust has saved more than 63,000 acres of hallowed battlefield land from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We have reached millions of students and other life-long learners through our education programs. As our nation heads toward the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we are looking to grow even more and build upon our previous successes.