Administrator wanted at Good Jobs First

Good Jobs First, a growing non-profit based in Washington, DC, seeks an administrator to join its team! This non-profit was founded in 1998 and has since fought for reforms to increase transparency around using public money in the name of economic development. It has revealed how corporations – many receiving subsidies – violate civil and criminal regulations and laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee receivables, payables, and vendor relationships.

• Manage data-subscription and data-licensing agreements, billing through Stripe, and vendor portals.

• Coordinate financial records with an outside accounting firm.

• Assist the executive director with fundraising proposals, budgets, and compliance.

• Assist the deputy executive director with HR functions, including staff onboarding and personnel policy orientation.

• Administer email setups, software purchases, and data storage systems.

• Ensure staff has necessary technology and equipment.

• Administer payroll, benefits payments, and state payroll tax obligations across several states.

• Assist with annual audits, travel arrangements, and biannual in-person staff retreats.

• Coordinate scheduling for board meetings and assist with recruitment tasks like posting new jobs and managing resumes.

• Manage data subscription and customer service inquiries one day per week.

• Create a policies and procedures manual, including onboarding and offboarding checklists, and to-do lists for various time frames.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a nonprofit administrator, especially in remote work settings.

• Strong proficiency in nonprofit 501(c)(3) records, accounting, and grant proposals.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

• Familiarity with Stripe or other customer-facing payment platforms and customer service requests.

• Experience with state employment portals and remote work logistics.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Dropbox, and similar tools.

• Highly organized, proactive in identifying opportunities for internal organizational improvements.

Compensation & Location:

• Salary: $60,000 - $72,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

• Benefits: PPO healthcare plan (80% employer-paid premium), 403B retirement plan with generous contributions, federal holidays, vacation days, and the week between Christmas and New Year's off.

• Location: Virtual position, with preference for candidates based in or near Washington, DC.

To Apply:

Submit a résumé, answers to the following questions (150 words max each), and three references in a single PDF:

• Example of a Microsoft 365/Teams problem you resolved.

• A systems or process challenge in a remote work environment and how you addressed it.

• Your experience with Stripe or customer-facing payment platforms and handling customer service requests.

Please put your résumé, the answers, and three references in a single PDF and send to Greg LeRoy, executive director, at [email protected] with the subject line “GJF Administrator Applicant.”