OCDI Program and Grants Associate

• Administer grantmaking processes, including maintaining the grants database and tracking grants through the full lifecycle.
• Coordinate OCDI's engagement across the ORCA funder community, including regular check-ins and information tracking.
• Manage the OCDI Advisory Committee and key external meetings and events, including scheduling, materials preparation, and logistics.

This role supports the Ocean-Climate Diplomacy Initiative (OCDI) in elevating the role of the ocean within the global climate agenda, helping to turn ocean-climate ambition into international agreements and national climate plans, thereby contributing to marine conservation and climate solutions.

• Minimum two years of experience in nonprofit administration, operations, logistics, executive assistance, and/or grants management.
• Demonstrated experience managing committee or board logistics and planning events, including international contexts.
• Proven experience administering databases and grantmaking processes; familiarity with Monday.com, Fluxx, or similar platforms.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation commensurate with experience; for US-based candidates, salary range $65,000–$80,000. Competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Oceans 5 is an international funders’ collaborative dedicated to stopping overfishing, establishing marine protected areas, and advancing ocean-based climate solutions. It has provided over $200 million in grants and engages more than 150 organizations globally.