Foundations Grants Administrator

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is hiring a new Foundations Grants Administrator in our Charlottesville, VA headquarters office. It is an exciting time to join SELC’s Development team, which is currently going through a strategic refresh and expansion to support the organization’s long-term goals. Reporting to SELC’s Director of Foundations, this new team member will play a key role in preparing and stewarding financial support for SELC from funders. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized organization that is effectively addressing some of the most pressing and challenging environmental issues throughout the South and the nation.

This is a full-time, exempt position. SELC currently has a hybrid work model that offers employees the flexibility to work at home up to two days a week. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check. All employees must reside in our region. SELC will provide relocation reimbursement for those relocating for an SELC position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops budgets and financial reports for proposals and reports for foundations and other funders. Provides financial analysis as needed.
• Serves as the project manager for the preparation of grant proposals and reports for funders and ensures timely submission.
• Coordinates and facilitates internal concept meetings including fundraisers, attorneys, and writers.
• Partners with development and finance colleagues to ensure that information related to grants is well-documented and entered appropriately into the development database and accounting system.
• Prepares state and programmatic budgets in partnership with the Program Director and HR colleagues. Responds to internal and external requests for financial information.

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of accounting, fundraising, grants administration, financial management, and/or related experience. Preference for experience with accounting, financial reporting, and project management.
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office software. Preference for experience working with accounting software.
• A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. You engage in ongoing learning and are eager to contribute to our organizational efforts in this area.

About SELC:

The Southern Environmental Law Center is one of the nation’s most powerful defenders of the environment, rooted in the South. With a long track record, SELC takes on the toughest environmental challenges in court, in government, and in our communities to protect our region’s air, water, climate, wildlife, lands, and people. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the organization has a staff of over 200, including more than 130 legal and policy experts, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, with offices in Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chapel Hill, Charleston, Nashville, Richmond, and Washington, DC.

At our core, we are place-based, rooted in our region, and connected with the communities and clients we serve. We believe in an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region and allows diverse perspectives to come to the forefront. We approach our work with the highest level of integrity, holding ourselves to high standards with an emphasis on honesty, accountability, and thoughtfulness. We value collaboration and camaraderie, realizing we are strongest when we work together and knowing that everyone has a critical role to play. We strive for impact through a strategic, bold, pragmatic, and ambitious outlook that is dedicated to achieving powerful results. We believe in these values and in the power of SELC. We hope you consider joining us. Learn more at https://www.southernenvironment.org/.

Compensation & Benefits:

SELC offers salaries competitive with other leading environmental nonprofits nationally and provides an excellent benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000. For more details about our benefits package, please visit our Careers page.

SELC is a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligible employer.

SELC will also provide relocation reimbursement for those relocating for an SELC position, up to a specific dollar amount and contingent on the move being at least 50 miles from the current primary address.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your application materials. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample. The initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is 12/24/2024. However, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We are eager to welcome new team members who share this commitment. We still have much progress to make, but our goal is to create and maintain a staff that, at every level, reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of the communities where we work and the clients that we serve. Persons of all backgrounds—including people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ candidates—are strongly encouraged to apply.