Contracts Manager - Sustainability Nonprofit

We are seeking a Contracts Manager to support SEI’s sustainability-focused education and workforce development programs.  The Contracts Manager position will play an integral role across SEI, working closely with program leaders to efficiently manage our contracting process with a diverse set of partners, clients, and funders many of whom have complex contracting processes and requirements.  SEI is located in Marin County, CA, and operates on a hybrid work schedule for those located in the Bay Area; however, this position is open to candidates anywhere in California or the Pacific Northwest region for remote work. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of all contracts and professional services agreements across all of SEI’s departments.
• Lead contract negotiations with funders and implementing partners.
• Review contracts and finalize or formalize all partner and funder agreements. 
• Develop and champion the systems and processes that enable efficient, effective contract management.
• Work closely with the Finance team to produce required reporting for CPA and Board of Directors
• Procure insurance certificates for contracts; negotiate insurance clauses in contracts as needed. 
• In consultation with legal counsel as needed, ensure all contracts meet all compliance and other legal requirements and that SEI’s IP ownership interests are represented in all contracts.

Requirements

• AA/AS or BA/BS Degree in relevant fields is a plus.
• 3 + years of experience in contracting and compliance measures, relationship building, and project management. 
• Proven track record of managing multiple initiatives successfully, with the ability to prioritize and de-prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in contract negotiation and development with large corporations and government agencies. 
• Understand intellectual property rights and has experience refining IP language in contracts.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with and interest in various technologies as well as competency across the Google and Microsoft suites of software. Aptitude and willingness to quickly learn industry or project-specific software.
• Ability to work under direct supervision, collaboratively in teams/partners, or independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to empathize with others. 
• Experience and aptitude for rapport-building & working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, & clients.
• Commitment to being part of creating, maintaining, and improving a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace with a desire to continue education and training in the broader fields of inclusion and workplace diversity across all dimensions of equity.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We seek candidates that share SEI’s commitment to equity and environmental justice, who share a commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.  SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices.