Grants Administrator

Who We Are

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), founded in 1991, is a climate organization with a mission to create equitable climate change solutions worldwide. We do this by forming collaborative, people-focused partnerships that support communities disproportionately impacted by the global climate crisis. For over 30 years, ISC has utilized a unique, bottom-up approach to ensure solutions emerge from within communities rather than being imposed outside. Our projects focus on disinvested communities throughout the world, with specific attention paid to the impact systemic racism and gender inequity have had in communities, workforces, and industrial sectors as they move toward a just transition.

Through a deep understanding of and commitment to communities that are the least likely to cause global climate change yet face the highest impacts, ISC develops creative and inclusive solutions, demonstrated in our work in the US and Asia. We seek resiliency for our partners and the communities in which they lead. We actively partner with frontline organizations, subnational governments, and the private sector to co-create programs that support disinvested communities, women, and people experiencing poverty who comprise the global majority. ISC remains cognizant of communities' varying needs, and we tailor our approach to support those needs. We believe equity and inclusion are fundamental to building healthy, prosperous, and peaceful communities and are committed to furthering equitable climate action. Learn more at sustain.org.

Grants Administrator

The Grants Administrator is responsible for coordinating the development, administrative management, reporting, and closeout/extension of grants, sub-grants, and other programmatic investments made by ISC. They will be the central liaison for all grant-related tasks and assignments between the grant writers, Development Team, Program Team, and Finance & Operations. They will ensure that the organization’s grant management and related processes, documents, procedures, and implementation are executed professionally, efficiently, on schedule, and in a manner consistent with best practices.

What You’ll Do:

• Supports the grant process throughout all stages, including reviewing applications, approval notices, compliance, modifications, and close-out.
• Receives, assesses, and tracks payment requests, assuring that submitted documentation meets all organizational and legal requirements; and maintaining accurate and timely records of organizational grant-making and other programmatic activities.
• Provides technical assistance to subgrantees as it relates to their award compliance and reporting.
• Assists with required research pertinent to grant due diligence, ongoing review, and close-out analyses.
• Coordinates sub-granting processes, including, but not limited to, payments, preparing sub-awards, reviewing budgets and financial reports, and conducting compliance reviews.

What You’ll Bring:

• A minimum of three years of grant administration experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in government and bilateral funding is required; experience with foundations, nonprofits, or the private sector is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with USG and fiscal compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Passion for ISC’s mission and values.

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is $61,681 - $72,475. We identify where the candidate falls within this range, based on many factors including experience and qualifications.
• A friendly, open work environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a difference in communities around the world.
• Benefits for eligible US-based staff include:
• Medical Plan with HRA
• Dental & Vision plan, 100% paid for employee and family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan, with an automatic 2% ISC contribution and up to 4% matching contribution
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Casual and Flexible Work Environment
• Appreciation of Work-Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

ISC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and ability, to apply.