Program Manager
About the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI)
The Center for Sustainable Infrastructure is a Pacific Northwest non-profit organization dedicated to building a thriving future for northwest communities through sustainable, multi-benefit solutions to infrastructure challenges.
CSI and its partners work with PNW communities and experts in Industrial Symbiosis to implement durable, symbiotic solutions to inherently expensive and often disruptive infrastructure challenges. These sustainable solutions increase the value of taxpayer and private sector investments while reducing the impact of these large-scale projects on our environment and local communities.
Position Description
The Program Coordinator reports to CSI's Program Manager. They perform a variety of complex duties to support CSI's grant-funded programs. This role involves program planning and tracking, financial and budget management, reporting and administration, and grant documentation support. The Program Coordinator ensures that grant-funded programs and subcontractor deliverables, invoices, reporting materials, and program records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Performs related duties as required
Program Operations
Manages operational tasks under the direction of the Program manager
Leads program management workflow
Assists the Program Manager in assessing the operational needs of programs and recommends new programs or changes to existing programs based on observed needs.
Tracking & Deliverable Management
Maintain a master tracking system for all program, grant and contract scopes, deliverables, and deadlines
Log and monitor submission of reports, invoices, and required documentation
Follows up on deliverables including shepherding missing or incomplete materials
Maintain organized digital files for contracts, amendments, and compliance documentation
Proactively flag schedule or documentation risks to the Program Manager
Budget & Invoice Documentation Support
Maintain internal budget tracking spreadsheets aligned with approved grant categories
Organize, reconcile, and log invoices against scopes of work and budget allocations
Coordinate documentation with the Operations Manager for payment processing
Track budget burn rate and prepare summary tables for review
Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation
Grant Reporting & Compliance Support
Maintain reporting calendars and compliance checklists
Compile documentation needed for progress reports to granting agencies
Draft reports and assemble supporting materials for review
Ensure all required documentation is properly filed and accessible
Support preparation for audits or grant reviews
Draft safety plans and protocols for site and facility visits
Track program risks and flag to the Program Manager
Organize shared file systems and maintain document version control
Ability to
Foster a positive and productive work environment, establish and maintain team-oriented working relationships inside and outside of the department.
Be attentive to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
Maintain confidentiality as required and ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.
Plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments. Work effectively in a multi-task environment with deadlines and constantly shifting priorities. Take appropriate initiative.
Apply sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills to make reasoned, timely and consistent decisions. Facilitate effective problem resolution. Present ideas in a comprehensive manner.
Listen attentively and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups in clear, concise language appropriate for the purpose and parties addressed, including preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Understand and apply appropriately regulatory requirements, terminology, policies and procedures.
Develop ways to identify, improve and promote efficient systems and processes.
Maintain current knowledge and adapt to new technologies, keeping technical skills up to date.
Why Work for CSI?
We're betting that working for CSI will be the most enjoyable and fulfilling job you've ever had.
We specialize in bringing people together to collaborate on clean, sustainable industry and infrastructure projects to benefit our communities, our local economies, and our planet together.
Working for CSI, you will help diverse Pacific Northwest leaders and innovators bridge our political, geographic, and cultural divides to learn from each other, explore breakthrough solutions, and spearhead sustainable infrastructure projects that serve as durable community
assets. You'll help them work together to build a thriving, inclusive, sustainable future of broadly shared prosperity for all our people and communities.
Required Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in program coordination, administrative operations, or grants support
Experience managing multiple concurrent workflows
Strong spreadsheet and documentation management skills
Experience with invoice tracking or financial documentation
Strong written communication skills (especially meeting summaries and reports)
High attention to detail and organizational rigor
Salary and benefits
Salary range: $70,000--$90,000
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision + 401K with 6% employer match
PTO: 4 weeks of paid vacation + paid holidays and sick time
Locations: Olympia, WA or Wenatchee, WA
Remote work: in-person is preferred, hybrid is negotiable
Equal Opportunity
CSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, or termination.
Applications will be accepted through July 12th. The expected start date is August 2026.
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