Development Associate-Government Relations

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Development Associate-Government Relations to manage government grants and contracts, coordinate budgets, and support audits. The role reports to the Manager of Grants and Planned Giving and requires collaboration with program and finance staff to ensure timely reports and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in nonprofit development, strong writing and research skills, and comfort navigating government portals.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nonprofit development or relevant experience; government contract experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and report on government grants/ contracts; maintain grants calendar.
• Coordinate budgets for contracts/grants and support audits.
• Assist with budget preparation, proposals, and contract amendments for government grants.
• Maintain data on existing government grants and funder communications.
• Research and write proposals, reports, evaluations, and correspondence.

Skills

Writing

Organization

Communication

Research

Tools

Word Processing

Excel

Government portals

Job description

Position Title: Development Associate-Government Relations

Date: September 10, 2026

Department: Development

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Manager of Grants and Planned Giving, the Development Associate is responsible for preparing, submitting and reporting on all government grants/contracts for the organization and maintaining the government grants calendar. The Associate will also work with finance staff on contract/grant budget creation, budget revisions, coordination of audits, and audit responses.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: Government Grant/Contract Related Duties

• Works with program staff to submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual programmatic reports to government funders.
• Responsible for ensuring that reporting requirements for all government grants and contracts are being met and we are in compliance with grant commitments.
• Completes and executes government contract renewals.
• Works with finance staff on all contract/grant budget creation and budget revisions.
• Assist with the preparation of program related budgets and proposals, including identifying and completing Requests for Proposals and contract amendments for government grants.
• Maintains data on existing government grants (contract numbers, amounts, etc)
• Meet regularly with program staff to give updates on funding requirements, obtain information for program reports, ensure appropriate contact staff attend funder meetings.

Additional Duties

• Works with finance staff on coordination of audits, and audit responses.
• Support the grants team on foundation and grant materials as needed.
• Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes information from program staff.
• Inputs general Development data entry.
• Research and write a broad range of documents including, proposals, reports, evaluations, and correspondence.
• Explore new opportunities for grant funding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

1-2 years of non-profit development or relevant experience, government contract experience a plus. First-hand experience with disability preferred. Excellent writing, organizational, communication and research skills; ability to work independently with efficiency and accuracy; ability to deal effectively with people; basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Nothing unusual.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Word processing, excel spreadsheets, and government portals.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Access Living operates in a hybrid work environment, with staff expected to work in the office at least two days per week, including mandatory in-office Coordinated Days for all staff, departments, and teams.

SALARY RANGE: $61,000-$64,000 plus benefits

SUPERVISED BY: Manager of Grants and Planned Giving

OTHER:

People with disabilities, members of other minority communities, and those with personal experience with disability are highly encouraged to apply.