Agreements Manager

🕒 March 20

🦞 Maine, New Mexico, +2 more states – Remote

🦞 Maine – Remote 🌶️ New Mexico – Remote 🌲 North Carolina – Remote ❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $33 - $35 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👔 Manager

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Forest Stewards Guild

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11 - 50 employees

The Forest Stewards Guild's mission is to promote ecologically, economically, and socially responsible forestry as a means of sustaining the integrity of forest ecosystems and the human communities dependent upon them. We are a professional organization of forest stewards and affiliates who are passionate about sustaining and restoring the integrity of our forests while meeting the needs of the communities that rely on them. Our members’ work provides tangible examples of forestry that is ecologically, economically, and socially responsible. The common bond of Guild members is a passion for forests and land stewardship. The practice of excellent forestry, promotion of a stewardship ethic, and adherence to our membership principles are the heart and soul of the Guild. Our members practice imaginative silviculture that respects the complexity of natural forests. We value the importance of field observation, experience, science, and continuous learning. We seek opportunities to collaborate, share our knowledge, and learn from others.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and manage the lifecycle of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with Guild policies and applicable federal regulations. • Work simultaneously on multiple projects within defined timelines and budgets. • Track key deadlines, deliverables, payment schedules, and amendments while ensuring compliance with Guild policies and external funder requirements. • Lead the process for developing and disseminating requests for proposals (RFP). • Present an assessment of contractors’ RFP responses to Guild program staff. • Negotiate with contractors on agreements. • Track payments to project contractors. • Initiate and manage contract amendments when scope, budget, or timelines change. • Support field verification of project implementation and completion. • Confirm deliverables are met; final payments are processed and close agreements.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, non-profit management, or related field. • At least two years of experience reading, interpreting, drafting, negotiating, and implementing contracts and agreements. • A Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification or willingness to become certified within 18 months of hire and maintain certification. • Experience collaborating with government agencies, nonprofit partners, vendors, and consultants. • Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills. • Attention to detail and accuracy, with skill in working in a timely and well-organized fashion. • Commitment to the mission of the Forest Stewards Guild to both practice and promote stewardship for a healthy future for people and forests. • Experience with forestry, restoration, or natural resource management is preferred. • Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off and sick leave • Employer-sponsored comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage paid at 80% • Short and long-term disability policies • Accidental death/dismemberment and life insurance • Paid and unpaid family leave and unpaid medical leave • Flexible Spending Accounts • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match