Grants Specialist 55829-IL - The Nature Conservancy
Chicago, IL
About the Job
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12318749
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
This position is flexible within the US with the option for a home
office or an established TNC office. This position is not eligible for
sponsorship or relocation costs.
#PDN
#LI-Remote
#LI-Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work
is guided by our values, which include a[commitment to
diversity](https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/)and
respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission
to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to
love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our[TNC Talent
playlist on
YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-o5jtJniubZjnNuR4zpvmTBaiC-ZiSbJ)to
hear stories from staff or
visit[Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Overview/Working-at-The-Nature-Conservancy-EI_IE14686.11,33.htm).
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work
environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging
and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only
achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects
the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent
and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take
a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in
addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please
apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,
"you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Grants Specialist provides highly specialized public awards
administration and finance/accounting- related services to the Western
Grants team. The Grants Service Network (GSN) within the Conservancy,
provides guidance and administrative support for awards of funds to the
Conservancy from United States federal, state, and local government
agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local
governments. The GSN also administers the Conservancy's grants of funds
to other entities, including those funded by a government agency,
multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private
foundation, or private donor.
Position location is flexible within the US with the option for a home
office or an established TNC office.
The Grants Specialist is directly responsible for the administration of
all aspects of publicly funded awards from pre-award to award
implementation and closeout. Their duties include review of funder
solicitations, review of proposals and budgets, agreement and amendment
negotiation, agreement set-up in the Conservancy's finance system,
review of agreement financial data for accuracy and compliance, and
maintenance of agreement auditable files. They work closely with award
managers to ensure that the terms and conditions of agreements are met
and properly documented and communicates directly with the agency
contracting officers. The Grants Specialist is also directly responsible
for the due diligence and administrative aspects of grants out to
grantee organizations. Additionally, they assist staff in their
specialty area and respond to moderately complex employee/management
questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Administers public awards.
- Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures,
financial standards and legal requirements are me and managed for
compliance.
- Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and
procedures and provides support and training related to award
administration.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody
a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you
are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with
strong experience in working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and
collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and
reports of a business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and
shaping the work of our team!
The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you
don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your
skills and experience:
Experience administering public awards.
Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attenti
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12318749
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
This position is flexible within the US with the option for a home
office or an established TNC office. This position is not eligible for
sponsorship or relocation costs.
#PDN
#LI-Remote
#LI-Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work
is guided by our values, which include a[commitment to
diversity](https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/)and
respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission
to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to
love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our[TNC Talent
playlist on
YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-o5jtJniubZjnNuR4zpvmTBaiC-ZiSbJ)to
hear stories from staff or
visit[Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Overview/Working-at-The-Nature-Conservancy-EI_IE14686.11,33.htm).
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work
environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging
and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only
achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects
the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent
and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take
a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in
addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please
apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,
"you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Grants Specialist provides highly specialized public awards
administration and finance/accounting- related services to the Western
Grants team. The Grants Service Network (GSN) within the Conservancy,
provides guidance and administrative support for awards of funds to the
Conservancy from United States federal, state, and local government
agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local
governments. The GSN also administers the Conservancy's grants of funds
to other entities, including those funded by a government agency,
multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private
foundation, or private donor.
Position location is flexible within the US with the option for a home
office or an established TNC office.
The Grants Specialist is directly responsible for the administration of
all aspects of publicly funded awards from pre-award to award
implementation and closeout. Their duties include review of funder
solicitations, review of proposals and budgets, agreement and amendment
negotiation, agreement set-up in the Conservancy's finance system,
review of agreement financial data for accuracy and compliance, and
maintenance of agreement auditable files. They work closely with award
managers to ensure that the terms and conditions of agreements are met
and properly documented and communicates directly with the agency
contracting officers. The Grants Specialist is also directly responsible
for the due diligence and administrative aspects of grants out to
grantee organizations. Additionally, they assist staff in their
specialty area and respond to moderately complex employee/management
questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Administers public awards.
- Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures,
financial standards and legal requirements are me and managed for
compliance.
- Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and
procedures and provides support and training related to award
administration.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody
a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you
are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with
strong experience in working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and
collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and
reports of a business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and
shaping the work of our team!
The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you
don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your
skills and experience:
Experience administering public awards.
Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attenti
Source : The Nature Conservancy