Grants & Contracts Associate

Description Program/Role : Grants and Contracts Associate Location : WFH Flexible. Candidate should be located in or near the Minneapolis, MN metro area. GPI’s headquarters are based at 2801 21st Avenue South, Suite 220 in Minneapolis, MN. Reports to : Grants and Contracts Manager Type of Position : Full-time position Ideal start date : As soon as available, position will be open until filled Compensation : Salary range: $52K-$62K, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, LTD, STD, life, vision, dental, FSA/HSA, paid time off, professional development allowance, and a communication stipend. ABOUT THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Institute (GPI) is accelerating the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for the benefit of people, the economy, and the environment.

Increased demand for GPI’s unique blend of energy expertise and consensus-derived solutions has driven organizational and programmatic growth. With headquarters in Minnesota, GPI’s operations are national in scope while retaining a core competency in the Midcontinent region. GPI is powered by more than 70 professionals and is supported by some of the nation’s most respected philanthropies. The following values inform the way we work both inside and outside of GPI.

It is important to us to be trusted, inclusive, equitable, pragmatic, and transformative: Trusted. We base our approach and actions on trust, mutual respect, and accountability. Inclusive. We achieve impact through inclusive and deliberate collaboration with a diversity of interests. Equitable. We strive for equity in our approach and outcomes. Pragmatic. We take a clear-eyed view of the world as it is, even as we seek to improve it.

Transformative. We are a bold and passionate catalyst for change. THIS POSITION GPI seeks a bright, organized and highly motivated individual to join our grants and contracts administrative team. The primary focus of this position is to assist staff with the organizational aspects of proposal submissions, to process staff contract requests, to keep tracking systems up to date, and to provide general administrative support.

The skills needed and that will help you succeed in this role are to have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, be process-oriented, thorough, self-motivated, and enjoy being a team player. Our work is fast-paced, and our hardworking staff is passionate about GPI’s mission and the environment in general. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

JOB DUTIES GPI engages in a significant amount of grant and contract relationships: 1) we submit applications to be considered for grants and contracts (“they hire us”), and 2) “we hire others” to do project work. Following are typical activities: Provide grants and revenue contracts support: Proposal creation stage: Assist program staff through the proposal lead up and submission process: Communicate with program staff at outset of proposal creation to understand tasks required.

Ensure tracking elements are created and updated: SharePoint folder, Salesforce record, etc. Compile organizational and financial components of proposals (i.e., recent IRS 990 and audit, 501c3 certificate, staff bios, etc.). Collaborate with finance team for organization-related financial requirements. Upload final proposal documents to funder portal and fully complete submission transaction. Record progress in tracking systems.

Update database records as grant/contract progresses throughout the cycle. Process grants/contracts received: Work with grants & contracts manager and finance personnel from the point of receipt of award agreements and ensure document is reviewed, signature requests are obtained and ensure final signed versions are electronically filed on SharePoint for record-keeping. Record incoming donations/funds in SF and send acknowledgements where applicab