Grants Associate

General Info on SAGE:

SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competence training through SAGECare. SAGE supports a growing network of 70+ SAGECollab Partners across the country.

What we need:

SAGE’s Finance Department is seeking a Grants Associate who is eager to grow and develop their career in nonprofit grants management while supporting our mission to advocate for and serve LGBTQ+ older adults. The Grants Associate will be part of a grants management team of three within a larger finance department of eight and will manage a portfolio of government and private grants while providing general grants management support to the department.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide general support for the contract enrollment process: Gather certificates of insurance, route documents/forms for signature via Docusign, and submit documents via various government contract management platforms.
• Manage a specific portfolio of government contracts and private grants: Prepare monthly grant spending reports in Excel, disseminate monthly reports to team members within SAGE, and respond to questions and support requests related to grant spending.
• Assist with the preparation of government invoices: Gather and collate expense documentation, prepare required forms, and maintain complete and well-organized records of supporting documentation.
• Support the Sr. Director of Grants, Contracts and Compliance and the Contracts and Grant Manager with grant management and other finance department tasks as needed.
• Provide support to the Sr. Director of Grants, Contracts, and Compliance on sensitive matters related to workforce planning.

Who You Are:

While no one person embodies all the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences. Please consider applying, even if you do not have *all* the “need-to-haves!”

Experience and expertise:

• Some relevant work experience in accounting or grants management, or a bachelors degree in a related subject, with a strong desire to build skills and grow in this field.
• Strong organizational skills – the ability to manage, prioritize and follow-through on multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong fluency in MS Excel, plus ability to learn Intacct, Salesforce, or other pertinent software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and SharePoint/One Drive.

Values Alignment:

We are seeking a candidate who will bring the following approaches and mindset to their work at SAGE:

• Passion for advancing dignity, belonging, and justice for LGBTQ+ elders and communities of color.
• Flexibility – the ability to adjust to shifting priorities
• Commitment to the SAGE Finance and Administration core competencies of: effective communication, accountability, problem-solving and critical thinking, relationship management, technical proficiency and a growth mindset, safety and sustainability, and maintaining a “customer service” orientation.
• Commitment to the SAGE Finance and Administration values of: Compassion and empathy, belonging, integrity, adaptability, and cultivating joy.

What we offer:

• The status: This is a permanent, full-time, regular, non-exempt position
• The location and work schedule: ~35 hours per week, M-F 9:30-5:30 and can work 100% remotely or in-person at SAGE’s NY headquarters
• The salary: $60,000-$65,000
• The benefits: SAGE offers a rich benefits package including -
  • Two medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premium subsidies
  • An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance
  • Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies
  • A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%
  • Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)
  • 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks
  • Sabbatical leave for staff after 7 years of service
  • 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents
  • Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues
  • A really terrific team! An opportunity to build from the ground up and make significant positive impact on SAGE staff and culture! A chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!

Are you interested? (We hope so!): Please apply through our careers page: https://www.sageusa.org/about-us/careers/.

Got Questions?: Email careers@sageusa.org with questions about the application process.

Just a Reminder:

SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.

SAGE offers a rich benefits package including -

• Two Cigna medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premium subsidies
• An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies
• A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%
• Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!)
• 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks
• Sabbatical leave for staff after 7 years of service
• 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents
• Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues
• A really terrific team! An opportunity to build from the ground up and make significant positive impact on SAGE staff and culture! A chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!