Job Title: Grants & Agreements Specialist

Closing Date: The position will remain open until filled

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Old Fort, NC

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Camp Grier is seeking a Grants & Agreements Specialist to develop, coordinate, and administer

agreements between Camp Grier and state, federal, and foundation partners. This position will

coordinate contract negotiations and amendments as appropriate and will serve as the primary point of

contact with all agreement stakeholders. The Grants & Agreements Specialists will play a critical role in a

variety of financial partnerships and serve as a vital connection between Camp Grier and the many

organizations doing work that benefits the organization and the region. The ideal candidate will be

detail-oriented, familiar with government financial processes, able to work well with people both inside

and outside of government, and comfortable with understanding and making sure others follow

regulations and other requirements. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following.

Responsibilities Include:

● Communicates regularly with internal staff and external parties on required information and proper

documentation regarding all agreements, to expedite development, review, execution, administration,

and enforcement.

● Manages agreement execution through all lifecycle stages (draft, revision, approval, filing, and

distribution), ensuring that all agency requirements are met and internal processes and records are

maintained.

● Coordinates with legal, compliance, and accounting professions to ensure internal and/or third-party

performance to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, agency, and/or contractual obligations;

analyzes price proposals, budgets, financial reports, invoices, supporting documentation, and other data

to determine allowability.

● Works with agreement partners to interpret contract language provisions to ensure compliance with

statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements; determines necessity for amendments or extensions of

contracts, and recommends appropriate remedial actions as necessary.

● Serves as a primary liaison with agreement representatives to facilitate resolution of problems and

issues, as they arise; arbitrates claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts, and approves

or rejects deviations from agreement specifications and schedules.

● Facilitates procurement for professional and general services: RFQ, RFP , and Invitation to Bid

processes; scheduling; noticing; assembling bid documents; pre-bid meetings and bid openings; and

preparation of agreements contracts.● Maintain complete, orderly, accurate, and accessible working files and archives. Evaluate records for

retention in compliance with Board-approved policies.

Requirements Include:

● Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required skills,

knowledge, and technical abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would

be a bachelor's degree in finance, business, urban planning, or a related field.

● Minimum one year of experience with preparing a variety of contract documents; writing,

administering, and enforcing contracts, grants, and legal agreements.

● Knowledge of contract and grant administration; Contractual records management; formal and

informal competitive bidding principles and processes and legal requirements; records management

principles and procedures and maintenance of files and file systems.

● Knowledge of federal cost principles and acquisition rules described in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR).

Ability and Skill In:

● Developing and/or managing contracts, including tracking documents through the contracting lifecycle,

contract compliance items, and keeping organized records.

● Researching, reading, drafting, and comprehending complex contract documents.

● Organizing and completing a variety of contract-related responsibilities for complex and visible public

projects.

● Interpreting, applying, and explaining to others policies, procedures, instructions, contract

requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

● Reviewing invoices for accuracy and compliance;

● Comprehending and following verbal and written instructions in technical and non-technical language;

understandably explaining complex issues.

● Preparing detailed, complete, and timely reports and related documentation; demonstrating excellent

verbal and written English language skills; communicating effectively and establishing working

relationships with agency staff, appointed commissioners, the general public, other government

agencies, businesses, consultants, contractors, and developers.

● Applying logical and team-based problem-solving techniques that build collaboration and ensure

efficient use of resources.

● Managing a variety of competing tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.

● Taking initiative, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining momentum on assignments.

● Anticipating questions, issues, and concerns and acting as an effective troubleshooter.

● Administering records management protocols; applying records retention policies.

● Working independently with general guidance from the supervisor.

● Making decisions and exercising good judgment; demonstrating political astuteness.● Maintaining poise while dealing with people in difficult situations; exercising tact and diplomacy;

interacting professionally and courteously at all times.

● Maintaining confidentiality of all matters.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary ranges from $55,000 - $65,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is

a full-time exempt position. MAPA reserves the right to hire at an appropriate level.

MAPA offers generous employee benefits including but not limited to:

● Paid Annual Leave and Sick Leave

● 15 Paid Federal Holidays

● Employer Contributions to Retirement

● Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development

● Flexible Scheduling

About Camp Grier:

Camp Grier is an established nonprofit located in Old Fort, North Carolina, whose mission is to provide

opportunities for connection, service, celebration, and renewal in nature. In furtherance of this mission,

Camp Grier operates summer camps, group retreats, and events out of our 700-acre campus in Old Fort

and the Worx Project on our 50-acre campus in Fairview. Camp Grier also operates the following

programs and initiatives;

● The G5 Trail Collective- Partnership and Cost Share agreement with the USFS Grandfather Ranger

District to build and maintain trails on public lands.

●Tanawha Adventures- Trail running race production company

● Pisgah Productions- Mountain bike race production company

To Apply

Send resume to:

admin@campgrier .org

Please reference the position name in your email.