Museum of Science

Education

TemporaryGifts&GrantsManager

$36–41k Boston, Massachusetts, United States TEMPORARY
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Temporary Gifts & Grants Manager at Museum of Science. Skills: Gifts management, Grants management, Fund accounting, Financial oversight. Manage full lifecycle of gifts and grants. Support proposal development”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Problem Solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Experience managing grants, Experience with grant proposal development, Knowledge of restricted fund accounting, Knowledge of GAAP, Knowledge of Uniform Guidance

What You'll Do.

Manage full lifecycle of gifts and grants

Support proposal development

Support financial tracking

Partner with Advancement

Develop grant proposals

Submit grant proposals

Prepare grant budgets

Prepare required documentation

Ensure budgetary information accuracy

Ensure financial information accuracy

Ensure budgetary information completeness

Ensure financial information completeness

Ensure budgetary information timeliness

Ensure financial information timeliness

Ensure compliance with donor restrictions

Ensure compliance with grant agreements

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations

Monitor expenditures against gifts

Monitor expenditures against grants

Identify expenditure issues

Resolve expenditure issues

Maintain accurate records of restricted fund activity

Support month-end close processes

Support year-end close processes

Prepare journal entries

Prepare reconciliations

Prepare financial reporting

Prepare audit schedules

Prepare supporting documentation

Respond to auditor requests

Process payment requests

Review payment requests

Provide guidance on allowable spending

Provide guidance on restrictions

Provide guidance on fund availability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Across Finance; Across Advancement; Across program teams

Communication Scope

Explain grant requirements; Explain financial requirements

Full Job Description

Museum of Science, Boston www.mos.org Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective. Who We Are As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping pace with change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institutions, we engage nearly five million people each year—at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online. The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge places us at the intersection of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are uniquely positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and help advance our vision of a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us. Why We Need You We are seeking a temporary, full-time Supervisor, Gifts & Grants to ensure continuity of critical grant and restricted fund operations during a high-demand period, including year-end close and audit activities. This role provides hands-on, end-to-end management of gifts and grants, supporting both proposal development and post-award financial oversight to maintain compliance and service levels across the Museum. This is a temporary position expected to continue through October 31, 2026. What You'll Accomplish Manage the full lifecycle of gifts and grants, including proposal support, award setup, financial tracking, reporting, and closeout. Partner with Advancement and internal stakeholders to develop and submit grant proposals, including budgets and required documentation. Ensure budgetary and financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with donor restrictions, grant agr

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