Grant Specialist: Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance

National Audubon Society; Audubon (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Grant Specialist to support pre- and post-award activities, monitor budgets, and ensure grant compliance across programs. The role requires working with program managers, leadership, and finance to manage proposals and reporting in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in grant management, familiarity with Uniform Guidance, and strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in grant management and administration including budgeting, financial management, reporting and compliance.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and non-profit regulatory standards is expected.
• Experience with international grants is a plus and bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant proposals with a focus on budget accuracy.
• Monitor grant progress and budget alignment with spend down; advise on modifications.
• Coordinate with state and project staff for reporting and compliance.
• Develop monthly grant status reports for leadership and directors.
• Ensure invoicing, funding closeouts and document control are managed efficiently.

Skills

Grant lifecycle

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Compliance

Nonprofit regulations

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Grant Specialist to support pre- and post-award activities, monitor budgets, and ensure grant compliance across programs. The role requires working with program managers, leadership, and finance to manage proposals and reporting in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in grant management, familiarity with Uniform Guidance, and strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills to drive