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Grants and Agreements Specialist


New Energy Nexus


Location

Berkeley, CA | United States


Job description

ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS

New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.

ABOUT THE ROLE & OPPORTUNITY

New Energy Nexus California (NEX CA) is seeking a Grants and Agreements Specialist to be responsible for organizing, drafting and finalizing agreement packages and amendments in compliance to donor rules and regulations and specifically, the contractual terms and conditions of the California Energy Commission (CEC). The person in this role will also support the compliance review of invoices before approval and payout.

This role will support the Grants Management Team in ensuring sound due-diligence practices, clear documentation of changes and updates to program contracts, agreements, and amendments, as well as timely implementation of program deliverables in line with donor expectations. Responsibilities include, ensuring administrative compliance, overseeing the final release of funds for awardees and collaborating with program and finance staff to monitor active grants and ensure adequate reporting and appropriate usage of donor issued funds.

A TYPICAL DAY

A day in the life of the Grants and Agreements Specialist could include reviewing contracts in process, coordinating contract tracking, processing amendments, facilitating calls with contracting staff at campuses or contacting awardees on issues related to grants compliance, liaising with other Grants Management teammates and Program staff, and participating in working groups at NEX. There will also be opportunities to attend program events, visit technology development, testing, or demonstration sites of awardees and clean energy entrepreneurs.

WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS

Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.

This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in Oakland/Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Agreements and Compliance

Invoicing

Program Quality and Administration

Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THE ROLE

Benefits

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation of $75k-$85k annually plus generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)

TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS

New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.


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