About Us
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is a NYS Certified Women-Owned Business that has provided comprehensive grants development services since 1989. We serve municipalities, school districts, non-profit organizations, and individuals throughout New York State. Our clients include schools, educational organizations, local governments, health and human services organizations, libraries, religious organizations, and fire departments and emergency service agencies, among others.
Our Team
Join the Team!
Grants Administrator and Marketing Assistant
Part-Time: 20 hours per week
Hourly: $22 per hour
The Grants Administrator and Marketing Assistant is responsible for managing post-award grant administration for municipal and nonprofit clients while supporting the company's marketing, communications, and business development efforts. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Submit a cover letter and resume to Katelyn Kerker at kkerker@grantsareus.com. Priority will be given to applications received by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Jean K. O'Connell, Owner and President
Jean K. O’Connell has been meeting the grant development needs of municipalities, school districts, and non-profit organizations since 1986. A certified New York State teacher, Jean brings a strong educational background and a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm. Before becoming a full-time grants consultant, Jean taught in area school districts and then served as the Executive Director of the Clarence Senior Citizens Center, Inc. As Executive Director, Jean became aware of the financial and program needs of nonprofits. This recognized need led her to the field of grants consulting. Over the last 36 years, Jean has consulted with municipalities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations and has been awarded over $200 million in funding to clients from federal, state, and foundation sources. Jean specializes in federal and state funding opportunities and is extremely familiar with the NYS Consolidated Funding Application and State and Municipal (SAM) Facilities grants.
Business First has honored Jean and her business multiple times throughout the years. In 2001, Business First honored Jean in its “Who’s Who Corporate Yearbook”, in 2002 in “Who’s Who Among Executive Women”, in 2003 as a “Woman of Influence”, in 2005 she received Business First’s “Women Who Mean Business” Award and in 2012, J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. was named one of the ‘Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in Western New York’. Jean is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), WNY Chapter, and holds a Master of Science Degree in Education from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
