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Grants Administrator (On-site)

GRID Alternatives
Fresno, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2025
Grants Administrator 
 

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 Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, 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 400 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.

 

**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.

 
The Opportunity…
The Grants Administrator is responsible for the administration and reporting for multi-year government, philanthropic and corporate awards that have a significant on the-ground impact for families and individuals that need it most, all while addressing our planet’s pressing climate crisis. The Grants Administrator will be joining a fast-paced, values-based organization to help secure millions of dollars of revenue from an array of funding sources. 
 
The Grants Administrator will work to oversee a large portfolio of grant awards and manage all aspects of the post-award grant process, including managing contract review and negotiations in coordination with GRID staff, budgeting and invoicing, grant progress reporting, and data tracking. This also includes:
  • Maintain progress and momentum across various grant projects, within and across different departments of the organization
  • Serve as a resource to staff in interpreting notices of funding requests and guidelines during proposal development, and provide support as needed to staff leading funded programs and projects during contractual discussions and negotiations
  • Monitor and complete grant agreements and contracts, monthly grant reporting/invoicing and other related paperwork and deliverables connected with funded programs and projects
  • Manage all grant and contract data to ensure all contacts, funding records, prospective opportunities, paperwork and deliverables are entered into and maintained in GRID’s Salesforce CRM database
What you need to bring to this role…​
  • 3 years experience successfully preparing and implementing grant and/or contract proposals at City, State and/or Federal levels and managing active contracts/grants, preferably in the energy, environmental or sustainability sectors
  • Written communication skills: ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals and reports
  • Highly organized with acute attention to detail
  • Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and to lead and work within diverse teams, with a high degree of independence
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat to fulfill technical and formatting proposal requirements 
  • Experience preferred using Salesforce.com CRM or similar database systems
 

Where you will sit and the places you may go…

This position may rarely require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely 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 ($20-$37 per hour), 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!

 
 

Salary : $20 - $37

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