Contracts Specialist

The Choice is managing a search for a Contract Specialist for our nonprofit client- a prominent environmental advocacy organization.

This position is currently a temporary need through September 2025. The organization is going through an exciting growth period and they are evaluating this role during this fiscal year to determine long-term needs. There could be a possibility of a temporary to hire scenario next year, however it will just be temporary through September 2025 for now.

The Contract Specialist will support the critical day-to-day needs for the contracting process for corporate partnership-related agreements. This includes sponsorship, commercial co-venture, and licensing agreements.

The ideal candidate will have/will be:

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Previous experience with drafting, managing, and negotiating contracts within a nonprofit organization specifically highly preferred. Adjacent experience in a legal or government setting could also be a fit. Understanding of non-profit/corporate partnership structures, such as sponsorship, cause-marketing, licensing, and thorough knowledge of related contract requirements
• Experience with brand licensing and partnerships, IP rights and usage a plus
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge and general non-profit database operations a plus
• Familiarity with legal, business, finance and accounting terminology

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track, review, and prioritize incoming contract review requests
• Direct and respond to inquiries regarding contract drafts and related internal processes, requirements, best practices, etc.
• Ensure contracts are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and include all necessary clauses and details, in coordination with Senior Director
• Support creation and dissemination of standard operating procedures to assist staff in making decisions, problem-solving and improving workflow efficiencies
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and additional third-party stakeholders as necessary
• Work closely with members of the Corporate Partnerships, Finance and Database teams
• Other administrative activities: preparing regular status updates, updating and maintaining contract templates, and additional tasks as assigned

The office is located in downtown DC. Strong preference for candidates based in DC area, who would be interested in a hybrid schedule. There could be more remote flexibility for the right candidate.

Candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19.