Point Blue Conservation Science seeks an experienced grants administrator to oversee the management, budgeting, and compliance of $75 million+ in federal, state and local grants and contracts. Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 4, this position will manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and drive for quality results. In addition, this role fosters and maintains clear communication and effective working relationships with external funders and internal colleagues. This is a hybrid remote position, with a starting salary range of $140,000 to $165,000 depending on qualifications.
Point Blue works to reduce the impact of climate change, habitat loss, and other environmental threats, developing nature-based solutions to benefit wildlife and people. We are a growing nonprofit with over 160 staff and scientists who partner with land and water managers, fishers, farmers, ranchers, cities and counties to improve the health of our planet. Our warm and inviting headquarters is located adjacent to the wetlands of Shollenberger Park in Petaluma, CA.
As the lead for the management and operations of Point Blue’s grant agreements, this position supervises three Grants & Contracts Managers and an Accounting Administrator. This position collaborates as an equal business partner with the Program leads on proposal development, budgeting and setting financial and strategic priorities.
As Finance Director for Grants & Contracts, you will:
Point Blue is a growing, collaborative team of scientists and professional staff committed to making a real difference through our shared work. We provide a hybrid work environment and beautiful in-office work settings. Our benefits include a generous healthcare plan, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 8 holidays and 3 personal days. Insurance benefits include long-term care, disability, vision, life, and dental insurance. Our 401(k) retirement plan includes discretionary matching contributions from Point Blue.
We recognize that increasing racial, gender, cultural, and other diversity, equity, and inclusion factors at Point Blue and in our partnerships is essential for the success of our mission, vision, and strategy. We are actively engaging in a process to create lasting organizational change. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. We strongly encourage applications from people with backgrounds that are under-represented in the conservation community.
Point Blue is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, disability status of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in an uniformed service, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to complete the application and/or participate in the interview process.
Point Blue Conservation Science is working exclusively with Castlerock Consulting on this recruitment process. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: DrewStarr@CastlerockHR.com.