Development Associate-Government Relations

Position Title:

Development Associate-Government Relations

Date:
September 10, 2026

Department:
Development

Reporting to the Manager of Grants and Planned Giving, the Development Associate is responsible for preparing, submitting and reporting on all government grants/contracts for the organization and maintaining the government grants calendar. The Associate will also work with finance staff on contract/grant budget creation, budget revisions, coordination of audits, and audit responses.

• Works with program staff to submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual programmatic reports to government funders.
• Responsible for ensuring that reporting requirements for all government grants and contracts are being met and we are in compliance with grant commitments.
• Completes and executes government contract renewals.
• Works with finance staff on all contract/grant budget creation and budget revisions.
• Assist with the preparation of program related budgets and proposals, including identifying and completing Requests for Proposals and contract amendments for government grants.
• Maintains data on existing government grants (contract numbers, amounts, etc)
• Meet regularly with program staff to give updates on funding requirements, obtain information for program reports, ensure appropriate contact staff attend funder meetings.

• Works with finance staff on coordination of audits, and audit responses.
• Support the grants team on foundation and grant materials as needed.
• Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes information from program staff.
• Inputs general Development data entry.
• Research and write a broad range of documents including, proposals, reports, evaluations, and correspondence.
• Explore new opportunities for grant funding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

1-2 years of non-profit development or relevant experience, government contract experience a plus. First-hand experience with disability preferred. Excellent writing, organizational, communication and research skills; ability to work independently with efficiency and accuracy; ability to deal effectively with people; basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Nothing unusual.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Word processing, excel spreadsheets, and government portals.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Access Living operates in a hybrid work environment, with staff expected to work in the office at least two days per week, including mandatory in-office Coordinated Days for all staff, departments, and teams.

SALARY RANGE: $61,000-$64,000 plus benefits

SUPERVISED BY:
Manager of Grants and Planned Giving

People with disabilities, members of other minority communities, and those with personal experience with disability are highly encouraged to apply.