[Hiring] Senior Associate, Development @Elevate Energy

Role Description

The Senior Associate, Development supports the Director, Government Partnerships in identifying, tracking, pursuing, and managing federal, state, and local funding opportunities. This position is responsible for:

• Research
• Proposal coordination
• Grants administration
• CRM management
• Pre-award compliance support
• Cross-functional communication to ensure timely and successful public-sector fundraising efforts

This role directly supports government revenue growth and organizational partnerships. The Senior Associate, Development reports to the Director, Government Partnerships. This position is currently based in Chicago and is remote, but there may be instances in which onsite visits and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, non-profit management, finance, accounting, political science, communications, or relevant lived experience
• At least four (4) years demonstrated experience developing and writing competitive proposals and grant applications
• Experience collaborating with or working within public sector or government agencies
• Knowledge of government grant and contract procurement processes and requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing and proposal development
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and managing project budgets
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple projects and maintaining a project pipeline
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, evaluation and monitoring plans, and the application of relevant regulations and policies
• Understanding of departmental initiatives and programs aligned with Elevate’s primary focus areas
• Broad knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability, and related public-sector programs
• Strategic planning experience, with the ability to support organizational and programmatic goals
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities while meeting tight deadlines
• Experience working in municipal, county, state, or federal government environments
• Experience managing, administering, or overseeing municipal, county, state, or federal grant programs

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution)
• Professional development
• Generous paid time off policies
• Flexible schedule
• Salary range of $65,000 - $75,000, based on experience

Company Description

We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.