Grants Coordinator

Job Announcement: Grant Coordinator

About Us: The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to promote healthy and productive forests while supporting the people that depend upon them. We do this work by working with forestland managers and conservation educators using the most current science and best practices. We enjoy interacting in nature and with people. We measure our performance to national standards of excellence and are dedicated to continuous improvement. Our leadership believes that aligning staff strengths with responsibilities supports a happy, healthy, and productive environment enabling small teams to accomplish large goals.

Grant Coordinator Responsibilities:

Pre-Award Duties:

• Assist team in research of grant opportunities from federal, state, and private sources that align with the organization’s mission and programs
• Assist in the development of grant proposals, reviewing narratives, and budgets, ensuring financial accuracy
• Collaborate with teams such as finance and programs to gather necessary data and align projects with funding requirements
• Maintain a grants calendar and database to track deadlines, submission schedules, and eligibility criteria

Post-Award Duties:

• Administer awarded grants, monitoring expenditures against approved budgets and ensuring compliance with funder regulations, including federal standards like 2 CFR Part 200 for procurement and personnel documentation
• Prepare and submit programmatic and financial reports to funders on a quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and funding agencies, addressing questions, reporting changes, and managing communications
• Monitor project progress to ensure activities remain within scope and budget, flagging potential issues early to prevent compliance or financial problems
• Maintaining accurate records for audits

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills to manage multiple grants simultaneously
• Financial literacy to develop budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with funder requirements
• Attention to detail for accurate reporting and adherence to deadlines
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external funders

Benefits:

·        Salary is commensurate with experience

·        Insurance includes health, dental and vision

·        401(k)

·        Paid holidays and vacation

Application: Please submit a cover letter addressing your interest in a mission driven nonprofit organization focused on forests and include your resume to the point of contact for this position.

Point of Contact:

Chris Erwin, Executive Vice President

555 Alabama Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

cerwin@alaforestry.org