Agreements Manager
Forest Stewards Guild
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Maine • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $34 - $36 per hour
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementnegotiationproject managementcomplianceRFP developmentbudget managementdeadline trackingdeliverable assessmentfield verificationcontract amendment
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsadministrative skillsattention to detailtimelinesscollaboration
Certifications
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)