Organization Summary 

The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact (CNHI) is a nonprofit research institute providing expertise in measurement and evaluation to help develop, enhance and expand programs focused on healthy eating and active living, improving food security and healthy food access, promoting local food systems, while applying a health equity lens. With expertise in public health nutrition, CNHI is dedicated to building measurement strategies to assess the impact of innovative health-related programs. We work nationally and internationally, partnering with other nonprofits, academia, government and private foundations to conduct research, evaluation and scientific strategic planning. For more information about CNHI, please visit www.centerfornutrition.org.

Job Summary

The Finance and Operations Associate will support the administrative team with tasks related to subrecipient monitoring, proposal submission, HR practices, financial reconciliations, and other operational matters. This position will work directly with the Finance & Operations Team and Associate Director.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support subrecipient monitoring through invoice tracking.
• Serve as a permanent member on the Team Engagement Committee and Retreat Committee to support in the planning and execution of the annual staff retreat, various team building activities, and wellness initiatives.
• Contribute to the operation of the Human Resources Information System, including payroll and timesheet support.
• Initiate monthly AP/AR transactions, including credit card reconciliation and project costing.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships in Bill.com, ensuring timely processing of invoices, effective communication, and troubleshooting any software issues to maintain seamless operation within the system.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as staff meeting prep and note-taking, organizing SharePoint folders.
• Create and implement SOP’s for internal accounting and HR procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and implement improvements to internal processes, enhancing staff efficiency and streamlining remote operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in administration, nonprofit management, finance or a related field.
• At least one year of work experience.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with remote team members.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of discretion and maintain confidential information. 
• Ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Experience planning and implementing in-person and virtual meetings and convenings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; skilled at proofreading and editing.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).  

Work Requirements

• Maintain a productive, comfortable, and distraction free remote work environment.
• Comply with the CNHI work schedule.
• Follow care and security standards for CNHI-issued equipment.
• Supply your own Internet connection, allowing for seamless communication for video conferencing.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described 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 the essential functions. Listed below are the physical requirements required while performing the duties of this job.

• The employee is regularly required to: stand; sit; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and reach, stoop and/or kneel to install computer equipment for periods of time throughout the day.
• The employee must have the specific vision ability to complete close vision requirements due to computer work.
• The employee is required to be able to complete light to moderate lifting.

Salary $58,000-$61,000 (Level 2), $62,000-65,000 (Level 3), and $66,000-69,000 (Level 4). Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.   

Job Type This is a full-time, remote position.

Travel This position may include travel for the annual all-staff retreat, meeting attendance, and other promotional or networking activities.

How to Apply To apply, please send a statement of interest and resume/CV to Finance & Operations Manager, Cory Barrett at recruitment@centerfornutrition.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.