RRS is a mission orientated company dedicated to community-centered sustainability, materials management, and climate solutions since incorporating in 1986. In that time, we have grown to nearly 70 employees in four countries and have conducted over 1,000+ projects around the globe. RRS is composed of strategists, planners, engineers, economists, technical analysts, businesspeople, and communications specialists. Our experts operate confidently across the materials management supply chain, identifying the best opportunities to effect change, and developing pathways to long-term value. 

RRS has grown with the industry, developed new solutions for waste and recycling operations and paved the way for clients, both public and private, to develop waste diversion and recycling operations that are aligned with client context and grounded in technology, proven metrics, and decades of experience. Our breadth of experience includes stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, program planning, and project execution in areas such as assessments, facility audits, system design and optimization, high-diversion program implementation, packaging recovery, communications/outreach, financial and data analysis modeling, extended producer responsibility, and circular economy practices.

Our company is scaling for growth. We want top performers that can strengthen relationships, build and grow the business, all while having a positive environmental impact. Sometimes that takes flexibility. RRS understands that normal office hours may not be M-F, 9-5. 

RRS is seeking applications for a Part-Time Grant Administrator who will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of grants on behalf of multiple grant programs and clients, from planning and launch of grant programs to facilitating and overseeing grant agreements, reporting and expense reimbursements. This position involves working closely with administrative staff, funders and external partners to ensure the effective use of grant resources.  

The position is part-time with the potential to increase to full-time depending on client needs.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Ability to manage multiple grant programs for a variety of clients. 

• Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from initial planning and intake to the final contracting, administration and management stages.  

• Coordinate the intake and review of grant applications, ensuring that all required documentation is complete, accurate and submitted on time.  

• Become well-versed in the specifics of the grant program and regularly host office hours to answer program questions, provide guidance and assist applicants throughout the process. Monitor general email and provide timely responses to grant applicants throughout the process. 

• Perform thorough due diligence on applicants, ensuring compliance with program requirements, verifying eligibility and assisting with the grant selection process.  

• Manage the creation, execution and ongoing administration of grant contracts, ensuring compliance with all terms, timelines and reporting.  

• Prepare and maintain detailed records of grant activities, including data, financial reports, and progress updates. 

• Assist grant applicants with grant application/contract management through the online software portal. 

• Review, provide due diligence and assist with submission of grant funding expense reimbursements. 

• Collaborate with grant applicants and team members to assess the effectiveness of the grant programs and suggest improvements for future rounds.  

Key Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of the grant application processes and funding sources.  

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to easily manage and coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines. 

• High level of professionalism in communicating with external clients. 

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with applicants, grantees and internal teams.  

• Savvy with online platforms, digital tools, and/or grant management software.  

• Knowledge of relevant regulations, compliance requirements and best practices in grant management is desirable.  

• Knowledge of and past grant writing experience is desirable. 

• Knowledge and experience in natural resources, sustainable systems, environmental sciences, environmental policy, recycling, solid waste, or related field is a plus 

• Ability to travel 5%-10% on average.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Four-year degree in Public or Business Administration, Business, Accounting, or Finance or related field, or  

• Two-year degree in Public or Business Administration, Business, Accounting, or related field plus two years of work experience in administration of grants.  

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and list of references. Cover letters should address the candidate’s professional goals and interests, ability to meet key and minimal qualifications (as described above) as well as their experience and interest in this position.? Submit online via Pinpoint. 

About RRS

RRS isn’t your average consulting firm. Sure we have databases and hi-tech gadgets and fancy degrees, but we also get our hands dirty. Our people don Tyvek suits instead of power suits, and sort through waste to provide a realistic assessment of a waste stream. We lace up our work boots instead of slipping on a pair of high heels, and research the flow of a particular type of packaging through a material recovery facility (MRF). We’re not afraid to ask the tough questions, especially if it leads to the right solution for sustainability. That’s not to say we don’t clean up well. We can go from the sorting room to the board room to provide actionable solutions that are based on science and real-world application. We’re even one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch. We build infrastructure, expand recovery, enhance product design, improve business practices and solve issues across the supply chain. All in a day’s work. We have an in-house communications team that delivers compelling messages to reach the ops manager, the CEO, the mayor, or the public at large. Industry knowledge and the means to communicate it – that’s a powerful combination. With over 500 years of combined... experience and more than 900 projects under our belt, we’ve been around the block, a few times. Our experts include cutting-edge industry professionals, engineers, economists, technical analysts, and communication specialists who possess core strengths in materials and recovery, life cycle management and applied sustainable design. We are called upon by industry publications, organizations and conferences to lead the conversation and drive change. We get sustainability, organics and recovery, but we also get people. We want top performers that can strengthen relationships, build and grow the business, all while having a positive environmental impact. Sometimes that takes flexibility. RRS understands that normal office hours may not be M-F, 9-5. We also understand that geography is not a limitation to greatness – a virtual office can be as agile, efficient and productive as a brick and mortar office. Flexibility with an expectation of strong, smart work yields the best results for all involved. Did we mention RRS isn’t your average consulting firm?

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