Grants Administration and Contract Associate

EPIP; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grants Administration and Contract Associate to support its impactful grantmaking initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with community-driven projects and deepen your understanding of philanthropic systems. You'll be at the forefront of administering grant funds, evaluating applications, and communicating the success stories of funded initiatives. If you're passionate about social justice and environmental stewardship, this position is designed for you. Join a dedicated team that is making a real difference in BIPOC communities and beyond, and help drive meaningful change through effective grant administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Experience in grant administration and community outreach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of grantmaking programs.
• Administer logistics of multiple grantmaking funds and evaluate applications.

Skills

Grant Administration

Communication Skills

Project Management

Community Outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Grants Administration and Contract Associate

Posted on May 03, 2023

For 30 years, the Rose Foundation has supported grassroots initiatives that inspire community action to protect the environment, community health, and people’s rights. Our community-based grantmaking approach has earned national recognition for building grassroots power for conservation and social justice causes, and our New Voices Are Rising youth leadership and environmental stewardship program works to uplift and prioritize youth leadership in BIPOC communities that have been most impacted by social and environmental injustice.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Supervised by the Mitigation Funds Director, the Grants Administration and Contract Associate will support the development and implementation of grantmaking programs enabled by legal settlement funds and governmental agency partnerships. They will play a core role in the administration and logistics of multiple grantmaking funds, as well as playing a vital role with application evaluation and grantee communications. The Grants Administration and Contract Associate will support various grant staff related to grants funds within the Foundation’s environmental grants portfolio across California and throughout the Pacific Northwest, and also assist with funds in the national-scope consumer protection portfolio. They will also work closely with the Development and Communications team to conduct applicant outreach and tell the impact stories of our grantmaking. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in growing and deepening their understanding of backbone philanthropic systems and grant contract administration.

COMPENSATION

$29 to $38 per hour (equivalent to $60,320-$79,040 annual salary)