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The Tribal Hydroponic Trainee will participate in a comprehensive training program designed to develop expertise in hydroponic farming techniques and sustainable agricultural practices. This role aims to support the tribal community’s efforts in achieving food sovereignty and promoting environmental stewardship.

Primary Duties:

• Participate in all project training activities.
• Work directly with CRRC and the project’s training consultant to learn to operate hydroponic equipment located in the tribal community.
• Progress to efficiently operate hydroponic equipment in accordance with farm planning developed with the project’s technical consultant.
• Work with the project’s technical consultant to develop a farm safety plan for the operating of the hydroponic equipment. Grow and harvest in accordance with that plan.
• Coordinate farm growing and harvesting plan with the tribe’s outreach and selling plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in local food production.
• Willingness to learn and participate in all project training activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to CRRCs project goal of establishing a network of tribally owned farms that operate year-round.
• Enrolled tribal member preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiasm for food sovereignty.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Physical ability to perform farm tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

  Employee is expected to embrace, support, and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality which align with CRRC’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all staff and partners.

The Finance Director leads CRRC’s accounting and grants and contract team to manage grants and contracts from federal, state, and local granting agencies and private contracts. This position works closely with the Executive Director and Mariculture Director to maintain effective finance, grant, and administrative processes. The position is responsible for providing financial expertise, managing the full grants and contracts process, and human resources support to our mission programs. The Finance Director builds and maintains internal controls and processes for the organization through a collaborative team effort.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor employees in the accounting, grant and contracts, & human resources departments, fostering their growth and development.
• In coordination with the accounting staff and others, maintain the accounting records to ensure the integrity and accuracy of CRRC’s financial data in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of payroll, quarterly and annual payroll tax reports (941 and ESC), and the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Review or perform reconciliations of financial accounts and project budgets monthly.
• Prepare and/or review monthly financial reports to the Executive Director and program managers.
• Develop and ensure approval of Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRA) with Federal oversight agencies.
• Prepare annual, audit, Single Audit and Form 990 with external auditor.
• Assist the Executive Director in the preparation and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Work with the accounting department to organize, streamline, and maintain processes for maximum efficiency.
• Oversee human resources administration to ensure the performance of payroll, benefits enrollment, insurance claims, 403b contributions and compliance, and other employee benefits are efficiently and effectively administered.
• Maintain business accounts, insurance, and other policies related to CRRC.
• Prepare and present quarterly financials to the Board of Directors.
• Manage the end-to-end contract and grant administration process to ensure grant reporting is submitted accurately and timely and within funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance), organizational policies and procedures, and internal controls.
• Educate staff and act as resource on grant compliance matters.
• Oversight of all aspects of grant specific audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of financial management function of CRRC.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor’s in business, accounting, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in the accounting/bookkeeping field
• Knowledge of federal purchasing and procurement procedures.
• Proficient in accounting software management and standard office software/equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, as well as effective practices for records retention.
• Experience organizing, coding, and tracking classifications for projects that utilize multiple grant and donor funds.
• Experience building, monitoring, and consistently reporting on budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines and fulfill responsibilities.
• Highly organized, efficient, solutions and detail oriented.
• Pro-active and strategic mindset that enjoys improving existing systems collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with partners of different backgrounds and experiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with federal grant budgets and regulations.
• Experience in nonprofit audit processes. Employees are expected to embrace, support, and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with CRRC’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all staff, and partners.

Reporting to the Finance Director the Grant Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate accounting of all grants and contracts of CRRC/APMI. The Grant Accountant provides financial reports funding partners and performs drawdowns and/or invoicing, and supervises the Grants & Contracts Administrator.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and ensure the timely and accurate fiscal submission and reporting of federal, state, and other grants in accordance with applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a system for tracking restrictions on contributions.
• Review grant expenses and verify compliance with contract and grant requirements.
• Work collaboratively to allocate expenses among grants and recommend costing improvements.
• Prepare monthly statements of activity for each fund and provide them to principal investigators.
• Prepare financial reports for reimbursement requests, quarterly reporting, and annual audits.
• Develop reports to meet grant reporting objectives, including SF-425 and federal cash transaction reporting requirements.
• Provide financial reports to external funding partners.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and surveys, as required.
• Prepare invoices for contracts in accordance with funder requirements.
• Perform grant and contract drawdowns and invoicing using government or other grantor-required systems, including the Payment Management System, ASAP, Grants Online, IPP, and GrantSolutions.
• Prepare grant receivable financial information for the Finance Director to post to the accounting records.
• Complete the financial closeout process for all grants and contracts.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to the Grants & Contracts Administrator.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, feedback, and performance evaluations to support employee development, recognize successes, and promote successful job performance, in coordination with the Finance Director and in accordance with CRRC policies and procedures.
• Support effective communication, collaboration, and coordination among the finance, grants, and program teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field.
• At least three years of related experience.
• Experience in grant management, non-profit accounting and federal grant management.
• Ability to work independently, submit accurate documentation, and seek guidance when needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment, have the capacity to problem solve and work independently and share the enthusiasm of the current staff.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff and provide leadership when appropriate.
• Ability to meet heavy deadlines and juggle multiple demands.
• Knowledge of federal purchasing and procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 215 (A-110), 2 CFR Part 230 (A-122) and OMB Circular A-133, FAR.
• Experience organizing, coding, and tracking classifications for projects that utilize multiple grant and donor funds.
• Experience building, monitoring, and consistently reporting on budgets.
• Highly organized, efficient, solutions- and detail-oriented with excellent administrative and time management skills.
• Pro-active and strategic mindset that enjoys improving existing systems collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with partners of different backgrounds and experiences.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with accounting software, AccuFund, is preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conducts self in a professional and ethical manner.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team player.
• Exhibits a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member with multiple tasks at hand and with set timeframes.
• High attention to detail with ability to demonstrate sound judgment.
• Self-driven and flexible to change.