Grants Officer

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA, Washington, D.C., Remote FULL/PART TIME: Full-time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Head of Grants POSITION SUMMARY The Grants Officer works closely with the Grants Team to implement and improve grants management policies and procedures. This position will lead grantmaking compliance and quality assurance standards and train program staff on appropriate procedure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Grants Management: Lead grantmaking compliance: identify process improvements; develop policies and procedures, trainings, and materials to ensure grant applications and reports comply with foundation standards and IRS regulationsEducate staff on compliance and grants management procedures; develop and conduct training presentations; identify and develop tools and resources Stay abreast of current IRS regulations and any laws or rulings that may impact foundation grantmakingOversee grant reporting and closure protocols, ensuring reports are on-track and submitted materials are compliant prior to closeContribute to Grants Team development, execution, and evaluation of strategic grants management plan to meet and support the needs of multiple stakeholders including CI leadership, staff, and granteesConduct an extensive review of grant application materials to ensure items meet foundation standards and are compliant; advise stakeholders on grant structure and language, consulting with legal counsel as neededReview, draft, and finalize grant agreements, working in partnership with legal counsel, Grants Manager, and Initiative Directors to ensure new and complex grantmaking scenarios are addressed with appropriate language Ensure data integrity and accuracy within all grants and contracts management systems, reports, and toolsSupport general grants management processes as needed, including but not limited to, answer stakeholder questions, generate reports, provide grants status updates, share grant deadlines, and manage grants data and documents in appropriate systems Grants Team Cross-Coverage and Support:Provide backup support for team projects and processes such as managing the grants inbox, responding to grant information requests, and updating grants and contract information in appropriate systemsContribute to the development of the Grants Team, generating and implementing ideas and materials, and managing team projects and timelines as an integral member of the teamLead and mentor a Grants Associate on the grants management process by providing regular guidance and feedback SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 5+ years of experience in a grants management or philanthropic/legal operations role, including 2 years as a grants officer or grants managerExperience developing policies and procedures for grant compliance throughout the grants lifecycle (application to reporting), preferably in a complex, multifaceted, nonprofit environmentAdvanced knowledge of IRS regulations that apply to 501(c)3 public charity and private foundation grantmaking; experience reviewing a high volume of grant applications and reports for completeness and compliant languageExperience working with legal counsel advising program staff on grant structure, language, and budgetsDeveloped and led trainings on grantmaking and compliance standards both 1:1 and in groupsExperience leading or managing a small team with demonstrated leadership and project management skills; ability to effectively manage direct reports and stakeholders through a processAbility to understand complex processes and procedures, and disseminate information Effective and flexible interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skillsTechnical skills: intermediate or advanced skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, familiarity with Dropbox, Zoom, and Slack preferredExperience developing and managing customized grants management systems, Salesforce experience strongly preferredTeam player, with a commitment to working on a diverse team, respecting cultural sensitivity and differences Deep interest, passion, and commitment to mitigating climate change WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This role is done primarily in an office environment. An employee must be able to satisfy the following physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation:Remain in a stationary position (at a desk) for at least 75% of the day Use hand and fingers to type Frequently communicate via phone or video and email and must be able to communicate using those methods. This description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. SALARY We provide a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The target national salary range is $100,000 to $110,000 with adjustments made for people in higher-expense markets, i.e. the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and Washington D.C. Equity is incredibly important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually. BENEFITSWe provide a comprehensive benefits package to all U.S.-based employees. If a specific position is open to international employees, benefits will vary based on geographical location. The U.S. benefits include:Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and visionShort term and long term disability insuranceCompany sponsored life insurance and voluntary lifeCarrot fertility and family planning benefitsStudent loan repayment assistance401k retirement plan with a company match contributionAnnual professional development budgetInternet, cell phone, and health & wellness reimbursement14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)Paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavementPublic transportation benefit options for office staffRegular staff lunches and team building activitiesSF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beveragesAn innovative, collaborative, welcoming work cultureOUR COMMITMENT Climate Imperative is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to an accessible employee experience. If at any time you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact jobs@. ABOUT USClimate change is governed by physical facts-about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing, and more importantly, about solutions that work. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries. To address these issues, Climate Imperative was founded to provide resources to the field of climate policy in this decisive decade.Climate Imperative is a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on solving the climate crisis at speed and scale by providing funding, technical support, and expertise to win the world's most significant emissions reduction policy decisions this decade.Climate Imperative operates from two office locations in San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC. Employees based in those areas work from the office one to three days per week. We support a hybrid work environment and bring the full team together in person one to two times per year for organization-wide collaboration.

Created: 2026-04-02