Grants Administrator (Hybrid)
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.
Based in Denver, Colorado GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 500 and growing!
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 be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
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.
The Opportunity...
The ideal candidate sees philanthropy as a vehicle for community engagement and empowerment. The Grants Administrator reports to the Director, Programs and Partnerships and is responsible for managing and monitoring all grants.
What you need to bring to this role...
• Bachelor’s degree and/or work experience in grants administration, accounting, or related field.
• Experience with non-profit organizations preferred.
• Advanced systems skills, especially experience with donor and grantmaking software (Raiser’s Edge, Foundant, Fluxx, FIMS, and/or SalesForce, as examples) and Excel.
• Experience in implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to implement effective workflow processes and procedures.
• Diligent and able to efficiently organize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity and a passion for innovation.
• Ability to think critically, act decisively, and synthesize program and operational issues.
• Willingness to take initiative, high level of self-motivation, and ease working independently or as part of a team.
• Skilled in managing up and across and building resilient collegial relationships.
• Ability to objectively analyze a situation and evaluate pros and cons of any course of action.
• Ability to draw connections between what we do and how we do it and concern with the impact of the foundation’s work.
• Consistently demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and discretion in their work.
Let's Talk Money!
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($46k- $86k annually), plus the benefits 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?
Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!
