Senior Grants and Operations Associate supporting super pollutant reduction initiatives within a philanthropic organization. Overseeing grants lifecycle and ensuring operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Serve as an administrative point of contact stakeholders such as governments, funding partners, and grantees.
Arrange and support external facing meetings, calendar invites, agendas and follow up emails and actions.
Draft correspondence and agendas for a variety of SPAA’s stakeholder engagements
Support relationship stewardship activities with funders
Support the full grants administration lifecycle, including tracking grant applications, monitoring deliverables and reporting deadlines, and maintaining organized grant records and documentation
Screen grant applications and reporting materials for completeness and accuracy, following up with applicants and grantees as needed
Assist with grantee and funder reporting obligations, ensuring programmatic and financial compliance with all grant requirements
Oversee the timely processing of approved grants, including preparing cover letters, grant agreements, and payment documentation
Track and review grantee payments and reports due, sending proactive reminders to grantees and program staff to ensure timely submission
Maintain and update the grants management system with funder information, grantee applications, grant details, and associated contact records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across the organization
Support the installation, build-out, and ongoing optimization of the online grants management system
Maintain and update grantmaking procedure manuals, grant cycle timelines, and other internal documentation to support organizational efficiency
Troubleshoot operational issues related to grants administration and provide solutions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Ensure all contracts and agreements are executed in a timely manner, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to obtain necessary signatures
Manage contracts administration with venues and service providers for convenings and events
Coordinate operational logistics for convenings and events
Coordinate travel arrangements for stakeholders and SPAA’s team members
Ensure all logistical details are handled efficiently to support successful events
Support with team retreat planning
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in grants administration, operations, or related fields
Demonstrated experience with budget management, financial tracking, and reporting
Proficiency with grants management software or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Fluxx, or similar platforms)
Strong project management and organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordinating events, meetings, or convenings
Experience working with funders or in philanthropic organizations is strongly preferred
Eagerness to learn and develop new operational skills, mindsets, and ways of working
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