In partnership with USDA Rural Development, the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (Community Loan Fund) is administering the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, Phase II (MPPEP), a grant program intended to support additional processing capacity at independent meat processing businesses across the country. As part of this effort, the Community Loan Fund will conduct both award and post-award management of approximately 30 MPPEP projects over the course of four years.

The Grants Management Analyst will implement MPPEP administration with support from the Director of the Sustainable Food Systems Program and other Community Loan Fund staff. They will be experienced in implementing federal awards and familiar with food systems, meat processing, and/or construction management.

Reports to: Director of Sustainability Food Systems  

Program FLSA status: Exempt 

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Administrative Review: Review MPPEP applications and assess a project’s suitability for federal funding.
• Sub-Awardee Training and Coordination: Lead in the onboarding and ongoing coordination of and communication with successful MPPEP sub-awardees as it relates to reporting, financial management, performance monitoring, and conformance.
• Post Award Administration: Oversee sub-awardee reporting and performance, including the coordination of quarterly site visits.

• Sustainable Food Systems Program Development: Contribute to the Community Loan Fund’s long-term development of the sustainable food systems program through active participation in organizational activities and long-term strategic Planning.

   

Education and Experience

• Record of 5+ years managing or administering federal grants, preferably construction awards, including financial management or oversight.
• Direct responsibility for program development and people leadership.
• Demonstrated awareness of food systems frameworks and domestic supply chains; leadership experience working to improve the economic, social, and/or environmental elements within a systems framework.
• Experience in or adjacent to a meat or poultry processing setting, such as within a processing facility or as an advisor to a processing enterprise.
• Familiarity with commercial construction practices and management.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Detailed knowledge of federal grant regulations, including administrative requirements, cost principles, and procurement procedures.
• Robust understanding of grant administration policies and practices, ideally within USDA Rural Development.
• Well-organized and attentive to process, including data management, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Stellar listening and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of partners on complex issues.
• Passionate personal alignment with the Community Loan Fund’s mission and core values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required in this job include the ability to adjust focus between near and far.

• Ability to answer telephones and use standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
• Ability to read, write, and understand and speak English clearly.
• Ability to use a computer for Community Loan Fund business.
• Ability to drive for extended periods, both day and night.
• Ability to walk for extended periods on various terrains.
• Ability to lift at least five pounds.

Employment Details

• Location: This position can be either hybrid or fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in or near New Hampshire.
• Salary: Range starts at $85,000 with comprehensive benefits.

2024 Benefits

• Vacation: 15 days
• Sick Leave: 15 days
• Healthcare: Community Loan Fund’s benefit package includes medical and dental coverage, group life and disability options, health, and Flexible Spending Accounts and our 401(k) Plan. More details available upon request.

Work Environment

We are a team of creative thinkers and problem solvers. We love creating new opportunities and solutions for our neighbors to succeed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an environment with a noise level that is usually moderate.

About New Hampshire Community Loan Fund

We believe in a Neighbors-Investing-in-Neighbors philosophy. Since 1983, we have provided systematically excluded people and communities with loans, coaching, and guidance that enables them to become economically secure.

From helping people purchase manufactured homes, to strengthening small businesses and nonprofits, and supporting entire towns as they work to secure financing, our services support the security and growth of people and communities. We focus on five areas of community development finance:

• Affordable Homes
• Resident-Owned Communities
• Small Businesses & Nonprofits
• Small Towns & Municipalities

Our neighbors-investing-in-neighbors model is aimed at building stronger, resilient, and more self-reliant communities, improving the lives of people throughout New Hampshire, and serving as a model across the US. We specialize in seven service areas:

• Manufactured-Home Loans 
• Manufactured-home Owners: Buy Your Park
• Resident-Owned Community Support
• Small Business  and Nonprofit Loans
• Small Town and Municipal Grant Writing
• Affordable Housing Development Loans
• Energy Efficiency Solutions

If the description above is a good fit for your skills, abilities, and interests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us a resume with a cover letter. 

No phone calls, please.