Agreements Officer

About Multiplier:

Multiplier’s mission is to accelerate impact for initiatives focused on protecting and fostering a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. Growing threats to our planet and its people require holistic solutions, both locally and globally. The projects in our portfolio span a broad array of cross-sector strategies in land and ocean conservation, public health, education and leadership, economic development, clean energy, climate resilience, sustainable food systems, energy efficiency, social and environmental equity, and more.

With $66 million in revenue in 2024, Multiplier is seeking a colleague to join our team in the position of Agreements Officer, and we are poised to hire immediately. The Agreements Officer will play a key role in advising and supporting our portfolio of 50 projects in key contracting functions ranging from professional services agreements to complex funding and collaboration contracts. This role will directly support the organization in ensuring compliance with organizational policies, streamlining the contract management processes, and providing prompt assistance to our projects in efficiently executing contracts to maximize their impact. The Agreements Officer will also collaborate closely with the Director of Grants Stewardship and the Senior Manager for Government Grants & Compliance.

Position Summary:

Multiplier’s Agreements Officer will be the first point of contact for project team inquiries related to agreements and will be responsible for ensuring that related timelines, requirements, and processes are met. The Agreements Officer will draft, review, negotiate and provide guidance on agreements, ensuring that they are clear in terms and in alignment with project goals and organizational standards.

While initially focused on agreements for services, the Agreements Officer will also have the opportunity to cross-train to support a broader range of agreements, including those related to incoming revenue and outgoing grant agreements. This role will be pivotal in ensuring consistency across all agreement review related activities of the organization.

The Agreements Officer will support the Director of Contracts in ensuring that Multiplier’s contract lifecycle management is streamlined, secure, and capable of supporting the organization’s continued growth. The role requires a proactive and collaborative mindset, positioning the team as a trusted partner to Multiplier’s leadership and project teams in moving their operational success and impactful outcomes forward.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Team Support & Guidance

• Serve as the first point of contact for project teams concerning the review and drafting of agreements, compliance requirements, and other appliable agreement policies and procedures; use judgement to advance questions for direction or discussion with the Director of Contracts.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative relationship with project teams by ensuring timely and clear communication throughout the agreement lifecycle, including with the project teams’ external contractual partners, as necessary, and by supporting with administrative tasks and by providing resources on best practices for project teams’ agreement management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, providing customized agreement advice and developing solutions tailored to specific programmatic and operational needs. Ensure all contractual arrangements align with project goals and organizational standards.

Agreement Lifecycle & Process Management

• Continuously assess and refine Multiplier’s agreement review processes to enhance efficiency, adapt to evolving project needs, and integrate feedback from project teams.
• Evaluate, research, and implement improvements to the contract management system, with a focus on optimizing functionality and efficiency.
• Maintain and update the agreements database with the most current information, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of agreement templates, including proactively determining the appropriate template for each situation.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support project team members in negotiating agreements by offering expert guidance on agreement interpretation and compliance. Guarantee that agreements are structured to support project objectives, manage risks, and protect organizational interests.
• Ensure due diligence is completed for agreements, as applicable, including independent contractor assessments in line with applicable laws and regulations (including California AB-5).

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Maintain awareness of funding sources and collaborate closely with Multiplier’s Core team to ensure funder requirements and budget considerations are taken into account in the agreement review process.
• Support agreement-related functions of other Core team members at Multiplier as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a strong understanding of agreements and contracts. While a deep understanding of contract law is essential, a law degree is not required; instead, strong practical experience in contract management, procurement, and legal negotiation is essential to thrive in this role.

You are highly collaborative and possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to liaise effectively with project teams and other Multiplier departments while providing clear, actionable advice. You excel in building strong relationships and are known for your consultative approach, focused on fostering trust and mutual respect. You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively, managing multiple tasks and priorities with a high level of organization. A curious mindset and eagerness to expand your knowledge and expertise in other types of agreements, such as those related to incoming revenue and outgoing grants, sets you apart.

As a key member of the team, you thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment where project needs and structures are complex and may vary, requiring an adaptive and solutions-oriented approach. You excel in navigating complex scenarios involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring that Multiplier’s agreement processes remain agile and effective, while upholding high standards of operational excellence.

Your passion for our mission is evident in your dedication to advancing our goals and addressing the diverse needs of our projects. You are deeply committed to making a positive impact on both our organization and the world at large, demonstrating a profound care for people and the planet in every aspect of your work.

Specific Experience Requested:

We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position, shaping the trajectory of the Agreements Officer role. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:

• 4-5 years of experience in agreement review, including the drafting, negotiating and executing of agreements, preferably in a nonprofit, public sector, or other mission-driven environment.
• Experience in providing tailored agreement advice and support to diverse project teams, including navigating relationships with a focus on collaboration and fairness.
• Experience in managing a high volume of requests and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in creating agreement templates and additional resources for project teams’ guidance
• Experience in using a Contract Lifecycle Management system (e.g. Conga, Salesforce or others)
• Exceptional attention to detail and project management skills with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams to accomplish mission
• Excellent communications skills
• Orientation toward customer service

Workplace, Compensation & Application:

Workplace: All employees work from home offices with occasional travel (1-2 times per year) for all-team in-person meetings.

Compensation: Multiplier provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary ($85,000-95,000 annual salary), excellent medical and dental benefits, retirement savings, and generous vacation and sick leave policy.

How to Apply: To apply, please visit our Applicant Portal. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received on or before Monday, March 31, 2025. Please include a cover letter in your application materials describing your relevant experience and qualifications. We respectfully request no follow-up calls or emails.

Applicants should be aware that this position is subject to background checks. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that these checks will be part of the final hiring process.

EEO Statement:

Multiplier celebrates diversity and are committed to building teams and partnerships that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Multiplier is also committed to providing an environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment. Multiplier prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a protected veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance, or for any other non-merit based factor.