Foundation for Americas Public Lands - Grants Administrator
Foundation for Americas Public Lands - Grants Administrator
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4-5years
$ $ 65000 - 85000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
What We Do
The Foundation for America s Public Lands is a pioneering startup on a mission to support the sustainability of our public lands and waters. Chartered by Congress we are the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management with a pivotal mission: to connect us to our public lands and waters and sustain these special places for the benefit of present and future generations.
Standing on the cusp of an exciting chapter we are set to become a cornerstone institution working in close partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and a strong network of local to national stakeholders who share our vision. Our work is ambitious impactful and essential and we are building the inaugural team who will be critical to shaping the Foundation s future. With coheadquarters in Grand Junction CO and Washington DC the Foundation is poised for growth and to have a substantial impact on the future of our nation s public lands and waters. Discover more about our mission and how you can contribute to this groundbreaking journey at .
What We re Looking For
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Grants Administrator to manage and oversee our portfolio of funding awards including federal subawards private grants and sponsorships. As a crucial member of our finance team you will lead the entire grant award lifecycle including invitations proposal review and selection award execution compliance documentation budget tracking disbursements and monitoring reporting. Under the VP of Finance and Operations supervision you will also serve as a liaison between the Finance and Program departments ensuring seamless coordination and communication.
What You ll Do
As the Grants Administrator you will manage and oversee the complete lifecycle of grants and subawards ensuring seamless execution and compliance across all funding streams. This role is pivotal to building and scaling the grant management function to support our rapid growth. Key responsibilities include:
Adapt to a Growing Organization: As a rapidly growing startup with evolving processes this position requires flexibility to scale alongside the organization.
Grant Lifecycle Management: Develop and maintain systems for managing the entire award process to support a $5M program from proposal review and selection to disbursement and reporting. Serve as the primary point of contact for grantees ensuring a seamless experience.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to federal grant regulations including compliance with 2 CFR 200 standards and maintain auditready documentation for all awards and subawards.
Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets expenses and financial reports for grants to ensure allowable costs and accurate reconciliations.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams including Programs Finance and Development to support reporting requirements develop systems and manage grantrelated processes effectively.
Process Improvement: Design and refine scalable grant management systems to support the organization s rapid growth and evolving needs.
Other Tasks as Needed: Assist with basic accounting and operations tasks such as reviewing expense reimbursements for compliance with federal regulations tracking grant receivables preparing schedules and information for the annual single audit and communicating with thirdparty stakeholders including vendors and state and government agencies.
Requirements
What You ll Bring
We re looking for a detailoriented professional with the expertise and drive to build impactful grant processes. The ideal candidate will have:
Experience and Expertise: 3 5 years in nonprofit grant administration ideally a $5M program that includes managing federal subawards cooperative agreements and compliance with 2 CFR 200 regulations. Familiarity with Salesforce or other grant management platforms is a plus.
Financial Acumen: Proven ability to manage budgets monitor spending and ensure compliance with funding guidelines. A strong understanding of finance accounting and bookkeeping principles is preferred.
ProblemSolving Skills: A proactive innovative approach to overcoming challenges especially in unstructured or startuplike environments.
Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust with team members stakeholders and grant recipients. Strong written and verbal communication for technical and nontechnical audiences.
MissionDriven Mindset: A passion for supporting public land sustainability and a dedication to upholding the Foundation s values of respect trust and collaboration.
Ability to Travel: Up to 20% based on needs of the organization.
What Success Looks Like
Your first year as a Grants Administrator will focus on building foundational processes and achieving operational excellence. Success in this role means:
Immediate Impact: Establishing a scalable grant management system to ensure 100% compliance with federal and organizational standards.
Operational Excellence: Maintaining accurate uptodate records in the grants database enabling timely reporting and disbursement.
Strong Relationships: Building trust and collaboration with grantees internal teams and external stakeholders to streamline processes and communication.
Growth Preparedness: Developing systems capable of supporting the organization s anticipated growth from $5M in annual grants.
Benefits
Why Join Us
Benefits:
To Apply:
The Foundation for America s Public Lands is an equalopportunity employer. The above job description is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
We re looking for a detail-oriented professional with the expertise and drive to build impactful grant processes. The ideal candidate will have: Experience and Expertise: 3 5 years in nonprofit grant administration, ideally a $5M+ program that includes managing federal sub-awards, cooperative agreements, and compliance with 2 CFR 200 regulations. Familiarity with Salesforce or other grant management platforms is a plus. Financial Acumen: Proven ability to manage budgets, monitor spending, and ensure compliance with funding guidelines. A strong understanding of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping principles is preferred. Problem-Solving Skills: A proactive, innovative approach to overcoming challenges, especially in unstructured or startup-like environments. Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust with team members, stakeholders, and grant recipients. Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences. Mission-Driven Mindset: A passion for supporting public land sustainability and a dedication to upholding the Foundation s values of respect, trust, and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Civic and Social Organizations / Non-profit Organizations / Community Services
