The National Park Foundation
Senior Coordinator, Grants Administration
The National Park Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position
Overview:
As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America's national parks for present and future generations. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is rooted in a legacy that began more than a century ago, when private citizens from all walks of life took action to establish and protect our national parks. Today, the National Park Foundation carries on that tradition as the only national charitable nonprofit whose mission is to directly support the National Park Service.
Situated within the National Park Foundation's Programs and Partnerships department, the Senior Coordinator, Grants Administration reports to the Vice President, Grants Administration, and supports NPF's grantmaking to the nation's national parks and nonprofit park partners, which totals over $100 million annually. This position will support the Programs and Partnership department's internal grants management processes and help ensure the effective distribution of grant funds. They will also help to maintain and improve NPF grants data integrity and partner with stakeholders across NPF, NPS, and other grantee organizations.
Essential
Functions/Duties/Tasks:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Support the administration and execution of NPF's day-to-day grantmaking operations to ensure smooth and efficient grantee application, review, award, payment, and reporting processes. Ensure integrity of grant data and coding, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as NPF's processes and requirements. Support overall grants budgeting, reforecasting, and tracking as well as quarterly grants reconciliation process. Assist with onboarding of new users and development and delivery of education and training for staff and external users. Utilize grants data to create reports and data visualizations for a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Serve as point of contact for applicants, grantees, and NPF colleagues which may involve troubleshooting technical difficulties and providing guidance on NPF's grants management system, Fluxx, or the grantmaking process Provide administrative support to the Vice President, Grants Administration, and manage the team's invoicing and purchase orders Undertake special projects as assigned or needed. Essential
Functions/Duties/Tasks:
College undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 3 years nonprofit work experience, including 1-2 years in a grants management or administrative role for a grantmaking organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular) and within a relational database with preference for proficiency in a grants management system (e.g. Fluxx). Strong administrative and project management skills and the ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and dependability Ability to effectively synthesize and analyze data Keen on optimizing systems and processes that contribute to meeting organizational goals and priorities. Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for being a flexible team player, working collaboratively within and across teams and with a passion for customer service. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to be creative in reaching innovative solutions and exercise good judgment in making sound decisions. Sense of humor and perspective. Personal passion for our national parks.
Location:
This position is located in the Washington, DC, offices of the National Park Foundation.
To Apply:
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter in your application.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $73,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
NPF offers a highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) savings plan, tuition assistance, and generous paid time-off.
Overview:
As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America's national parks for present and future generations. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is rooted in a legacy that began more than a century ago, when private citizens from all walks of life took action to establish and protect our national parks. Today, the National Park Foundation carries on that tradition as the only national charitable nonprofit whose mission is to directly support the National Park Service.
Situated within the National Park Foundation's Programs and Partnerships department, the Senior Coordinator, Grants Administration reports to the Vice President, Grants Administration, and supports NPF's grantmaking to the nation's national parks and nonprofit park partners, which totals over $100 million annually. This position will support the Programs and Partnership department's internal grants management processes and help ensure the effective distribution of grant funds. They will also help to maintain and improve NPF grants data integrity and partner with stakeholders across NPF, NPS, and other grantee organizations.
Essential
Functions/Duties/Tasks:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Support the administration and execution of NPF's day-to-day grantmaking operations to ensure smooth and efficient grantee application, review, award, payment, and reporting processes. Ensure integrity of grant data and coding, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as NPF's processes and requirements. Support overall grants budgeting, reforecasting, and tracking as well as quarterly grants reconciliation process. Assist with onboarding of new users and development and delivery of education and training for staff and external users. Utilize grants data to create reports and data visualizations for a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Serve as point of contact for applicants, grantees, and NPF colleagues which may involve troubleshooting technical difficulties and providing guidance on NPF's grants management system, Fluxx, or the grantmaking process Provide administrative support to the Vice President, Grants Administration, and manage the team's invoicing and purchase orders Undertake special projects as assigned or needed. Essential
Functions/Duties/Tasks:
College undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 3 years nonprofit work experience, including 1-2 years in a grants management or administrative role for a grantmaking organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular) and within a relational database with preference for proficiency in a grants management system (e.g. Fluxx). Strong administrative and project management skills and the ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and dependability Ability to effectively synthesize and analyze data Keen on optimizing systems and processes that contribute to meeting organizational goals and priorities. Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for being a flexible team player, working collaboratively within and across teams and with a passion for customer service. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to be creative in reaching innovative solutions and exercise good judgment in making sound decisions. Sense of humor and perspective. Personal passion for our national parks.
Location:
This position is located in the Washington, DC, offices of the National Park Foundation.
To Apply:
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter in your application.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $73,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
NPF offers a highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) savings plan, tuition assistance, and generous paid time-off.