Grants Associate

Services and Advocacy For

1d•$60,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

SAGE’s Finance Department is seeking a Grants Associate who is eager to grow and develop their career in nonprofit grants management while supporting our mission to advocate for and serve LGBTQ+ older adults. The Grants Associate will be part of a grants management team of three within a larger finance department of eight and will manage a portfolio of government and private grants while providing general grants management support to the department.

Requirements

Some relevant work experience in accounting or grants management, or a bachelors degree in a related subject, with a strong desire to build skills and grow in this field.
Strong organizational skills – the ability to manage, prioritize and follow-through on multiple tasks
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Strong fluency in MS Excel, plus ability to learn Intacct, Salesforce, or other pertinent software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and SharePoint/One Drive.
Passion for advancing dignity, belonging, and justice for LGBTQ+ elders and communities of color.
Flexibility – the ability to adjust to shifting priorities
Commitment to the SAGE Finance and Administration core competencies of: effective communication, accountability, problem-solving and critical thinking, relationship management, technical proficiency and a growth mindset, safety and sustainability, and maintaining a “customer service” orientation.
Commitment to the SAGE Finance and Administration values of: Compassion and empathy, belonging, integrity, adaptability, and cultivating joy.

Responsibilities

Provide general support for the contract enrollment process: Gather certificates of insurance, route documents/forms for signature via Docusign, and submit documents via various government contract management platforms.
Manage a specific portfolio of government contracts and private grants: Prepare monthly grant spending reports in Excel, disseminate monthly reports to team members within SAGE, and respond to questions and support requests related to grant spending.
Assist with the preparation of government invoices: Gather and collate expense documentation, prepare required forms, and maintain complete and well-organized records of supporting documentation.
Support the Sr. Director of Grants, Contracts and Compliance and the Contracts and Grant Manager with grant management and other finance department tasks as needed.
Provide support to the Sr. Director of Grants, Contracts, and Compliance on sensitive matters related to workforce planning.

Benefits

Two medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premium subsidies
An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance
Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies
A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%
Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)
100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks
Sabbatical leave for staff after 7 years of service
100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents
Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues
A really terrific team! An opportunity to build from the ground up and make significant positive impact on SAGE staff and culture! A chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!