Grants Administrator (Remote)

Energy Vault; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GRID Alternatives is seeking a Grants Administrator for remote work within the U.S. This full-time position involves supporting grant initiatives, ensuring compliance, and aiding in proposal development within the organization focused on workforce development and clean energy equity. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and have experience with grants administration.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

5 weeks paid time off (PTO)

403b Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of or interest in workforce development and economic justice.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining organized records of active grants.
• Support tracking of reporting timelines and grant compliance.
• Coordinate documentation across departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

2+ years of experience in grants coordination

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

Position: Grants Administrator (Remote)

Grants Administrator, Remote within the U.S.

Why you want to work here...
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.

Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

What it's like at GRID…
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must participate in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.

The Opportunity...
The Grant Administrator– Workforce Development supports the Grant Manager and the Government Development Team in implementing, tracking, and administering grant initiatives across GRID’s national and regional programs. This role ensures seamless coordination between internal departments, supports timely and accurate submissions, and contributes to the success of workforce development and clean energy Equity programs.
All responsibilities are carried out under the direction and guidance of the Grant Manager.

Responsibilities:
Grant Administration & Tracking

• Assist with maintaining organized and up-to-date records of active grants, including deadlines, deliverables, and correspondence with funders.
• Support the tracking of reporting timelines, grant spending, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate across departments (program, finance, development) to collect accurate documentation and ensure reporting compliance.
• Attend internal team meetings and contribute to planning discussions as directed by the Grant Manager.

Proposal & Reporting Support

• Assist in researching new funding opportunities and preparing grant reports and renewals.
• Gather narratives, metrics, and supporting documentation to support strong, funder-aligned proposals.
• Work with the Grant Manager to ensure applications and reports meet guidelines and deadlines.

Compliance & Monitoring

• Help to support by ensuring adherence to grant requirements, including cost allowability and documentation standards.
• Support audits, monitoring visits, and other funder or internal compliance activities as needed.
• Support the Grant Manager with budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking to ensure accurate and timely grant reporting and a balanced programmatic budget.
• Assist in preparing detailed reports for funders and internal stakeholders while contributing to the development of more efficient grant management processes.

General programmatic support

• Draft and organize materials for internal and external meetings.
• Create agendas, take notes, and follow up on action items to ensure effective management.
• Utilize tools such as Salesforce, Asana, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office to streamline workflow and communication.
• Assist with integrated initiatives that involve development, workforce, operations, and external stakeholders.
• Support event planning, coordination, and execution.

What you need to bring to this role...

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, identify and resolve problems promptly, and gather and analyze information skillfully
• 2+ years of experience in grants coordination, administration, or development.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of or interest in workforce development, clean energy, or economic justice.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce, Canva, and Asana is a plus.
• Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Environmental Justice.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity at all times.

It would be great if you also had...

• Experience supporting government grants and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of workforce development best practices.
• Background or interest in HR or workforce training is a plus.

*Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.

Where you will sit & the places you may go…
This position may require 10%-25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required.
GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Let's Talk Money!
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($29- $35 per hour), plus the benefits listed below.

How we take care of you...
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance.

Ready to Apply?
Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.