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Grants Administrator
Wilburforce Foundation is a private, philanthropic foundation that empowers conservation leaders to protect the irreplaceable lands, waters, and wildlife of western North America.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application Open Until Filled. This position will remain open for candidates to apply until an applicant is offered the position and has accepted the offer. Applications screened beginning June 5th and then evaluated until the position is filled.
Please submit a cover letter and resume combined into one document, either in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Email your application to employment@wilburforce.org, and use “Grants Administrator” in the subject line.
Anticipated process:
• First-round interviews by Zoom or phone for selected applicants.
• Second-round interviews for those who advance. Interviews will be in person at our office unless other accommodation is requested.
• Reference checks and hiring decision.
• We hope to have a new employee start as soon as possible after that.
We maintain a hybrid work environment for both in-office and remote work. All Employees are expected to reside in the Puget Sound region within commuting distance of Wilburforce’s office in north Seattle.
Wilburforce Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Foundation does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other classification protected by local, state or federal law.
For more information about the Foundation and its priorities, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.wilburforce.org.
Thank you!
Jeanne Cragin
Grants Officer
Grants Administrator
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Grants Officer
Salary Range: $90,000- $130,000
Classification: Non-exempt
Benefits: We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and long-term disability insurance, retirement, a minimum of 120 hours paid vacation, sick leave, and paid Federally recognized holidays, plus the Friday following Thanksgiving and year-end (December 25-31), professional development budget, and more.
Location: This position is based in the dog friendly Wilburforce offices in the Greenfire Campus in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. No relocation budget is associated with this position, and employees are expected to reside in the Puget Sound region at the time of employment.
The Grants Administrator (GA) supports the mission of the Wilburforce Foundation by managing grant transactions and providing grantee support throughout the entire grantmaking lifecycle, including invitation, application, due diligence, approval, payment, and reporting. The GA collaborates across the Foundation’s program areas to ensure consistent implementation of our grantmaking processes and policies, maintaining compliance with IRS regulations, while creating straightforward and inclusive procedures that effectively support our grantee partners.
Additionally, the GA works to support the day-to-day grantmaking process, maintain and enhance grantmaking procedures, and provide high-quality service to grantees and the Foundation’s staff and board.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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