Grants and Contracts Associate

LHH; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Grants and Contracts Associate to assist with finance and grants operations in California. This remote role requires strong organizational skills and detail-oriented candidates with experience in grants administration and database management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience maintaining a database.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date grant and contract records.
• Execute no-cost extension requests.
• Troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

Database management

Grants administration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Grants and Contracts Associate (Remote – Sacramento, CA)

LHH is teaming up with a mission-driven organization in California to find a Grants and Contracts Associate to support their finance and grants operations.

This organization is focused on impactful work and offers a collaborative, inclusive environment. The role is part of a dynamic team that manages financial and grantmaking processes, and works cross-functionally across departments. The associate will play a key role in ensuring smooth administration of grants and contracts, contributing to operational efficiency and data integrity.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. They bring experience in database management, grants and contracts administration, and are comfortable juggling multiple priorities. A background in the nonprofit sector is preferred, and familiarity with tools like Salesforce and Asana is a plus.

• Key Responsibilities:Maintain up-to-date grant and contract records and organized electronic files
• Execute no-cost extension requests and draft/send award letters and contracts
• Coordinate with accounting and contract leads on closures and modifications
• Run status reports and monitor processing queues
• Troubleshoot system issues and support cross-team communication
• Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience maintaining a database
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in nonprofit, Salesforce, or Asana is a plus

Job Type: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote (PST hours, candidates who sit in the San Francisco/Bay Area or Sacramento, CA are preferred.)

Hours: Full-time, regular hours

Pay Rate: $25-$35/hour, depending on experience and location

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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