This role is remote.
We prioritize the following locations for hiring: CA, CT, DC, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, but we welcome candidates from other states to apply as well.
About the Roosevelt Institute
The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.
The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.
Our Culture
At Roosevelt, we recognize that the culture of the workplace and opportunities for career growth and development are important to all. We believe that diversity of background and experience among our people make our work to rewrite the rules of our social and economic realities stronger. Roosevelt is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to consider all applications in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people with diverse work and life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, and diverse cultures to apply.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Contracts Associate is an internal liaison between departments. They will manage two functions: contract management and organization compliance. The Associate should have a detailed understanding of the compliance liability, billing, invoice, and contracts process at the Roosevelt Institute as well as the ability to disseminate finance policies and procedures to the Roosevelt staff.. Their role is largely to serve as a liaison for the department’s contractual needs within the confines of financial auditory processes, to identify and strategize improvements to operational policies and processes, and to utilize tracking systems to manage workload.
The Senior Contracts Associate reports to the Director of Systems. This is a nonmanagement, unionized, individual contributor role.
Contract Management and Invoice Processing:
- Process contracts and invoices for 2–3 departments across the organization
- Provide support and training on protocols and procedures to staff requesting contracts
- Develop, implement, and maintain new policies and processes for improvement to the contract management process, as needed
- Manage data tracking systems related to the contract lifecycle: files in shared Google drive, contract requests ticketing system, agreement records in Salesforce, and invoices in a payment processing tool
Compliance and Liability Responsibilities:
- Serve as liaison to communicate liability risks identified by outside legal counsel to ensure internal staff have a comprehensive understanding of contractual agreements
- Ensure contractual agreements, where necessary, are covered by insurance provider and communicate recommendations for additional coverage to internal staff, as needed
- Serve as liaison between internal staff and external vendors responsible for managing state registration requirements
- Assist with performing tasks related to managed IT support, as needed
General Operations Responsibilities:
- Maintain the organization’s intranet, the communication channel for financial, operational, and overall organizational policies and benefits
- Support staff by providing navigation training on suite of tools that will ensure a successful employee experience, including intranet and workplace management software
What You’ll Have
- 2–3 years experience working in a professional setting, nonprofit experience a plus
- Attention to detail and proactive attitude, with exceptional organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with teams across the organization
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong computer skills and experience with MS Office and Google Docs
- Experience working with a donor database is preferred, but not required
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Please apply!
We know talent comes in many forms. Join our team and help envision a new equitable future for all.
The salary range for this role is $62,000 – $72,000 annually. The Roosevelt Institute offers excellent benefits that include 100 percent paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and 80 percent paid for dependents; life insurance; vacation; personal and sick time; paid parental leave; professional development; healthcare, dependent care, and commuter FSA; and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4 percent contribution.