Foundation Administrator - SLC, UT - #114195

POWER YOUR GREATNESS!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

The Foundation Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of the PacifiCorp Foundation, operating as the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation in communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and the Pacific Power Foundation in communities served by Pacific Power. This role oversees grant administration, financial management, stakeholder engagement, strategic support and employee matching programs. The Foundation Administrator ensures the Foundation operates efficiently, transparently and in alignment with its mission to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by PacifiCorp.

Responsibilities

​Grant Administration & Compliance

• Oversee the full grant lifecycle, including application intake, review, approval, disbursement and reporting.
• Conduct research and analysis to evaluate grant proposals for alignment with the Foundation’s mission and assess community impact.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and Foundation policies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all grants and contributions; manage the grants database.
• Maintain and update grant administration policies and procedures to ensure clarity, consistency and compliance.

Program & Strategy Support

• Support implementation of strategic initiatives and funding priorities established by Foundation leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate funded programs to assess impact and effectiveness.
• Manage employee matching and volunteer programs to support the charitable efforts of PacifiCorp employees.

Financial & Budget Oversight

• Manage the Foundation’s financial operations, including developing budgets, printing and distributing grant checks, maintaining financial records and reconciling expenditures.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursements and support transparent, compliant financial practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between the Foundation and nonprofit partners, community organizations and other stakeholders regarding application procedures, grant-making guidelines, communications and reporting.
• Collaborate with PacifiCorp community managers on grant requests, recommendations, funding distribution and communications.
• Interface with internal departments including finance, tax, legal and treasury to support financial reports, tax documents and legal filings across multiple states.

Communications & Reporting

• In collaboration with corporate communications, develop and refine materials that highlight the Foundation’s impact and initiatives.
• Provide grant-related content for internal and external communications; review and edit news releases, website content, newsletter articles and social media posts to ensure accuracy and alignment with the Foundation’s voice and mission.
• Provide comprehensive support to the Foundation’s board, including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing board materials, presenting funding priorities and grant recommendations and delivering updates during board meetings.
• Prepare detailed reports on Foundation financials, grant distributions, program outcomes, funding recipient and media coverage to inform internal stakeholders, board members and external partners.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the Foundation’s mission and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or a combination of education and work experience that contributes to the development of proven skills and knowledge necessary to perform the functions of this position.
• A minimum of two years of prior experience in a foundation, corporate social responsibility, community relations or nonprofit organization setting or demonstrated experience in a role requiring the following functions: administrative coordination, financial tracking or budgeting, stakeholder engagement, external relations, grant or donation processing, compliance monitoring, reporting and/or project management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nonprofit and philanthropic landscape, gained through professional experience, volunteerism or other relevant involvement.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize work activities, competing priorities, effectively manage projects and work cycles and complete responsibilities with limited oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to draft professional correspondence, reports and presentations and work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to align activities with broader goals, identify opportunities for impact and contribute to long-term planning and evaluation.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and workflows that support compliance, transparency and operational efficiency.
• High level of integrity, discretion and dependability in handling sensitive information and representing the organization externally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Preferences

• Demonstrated experience in or understanding of grant administration, nonprofit governance structures, funding mechanisms, IRS regulations for charitable giving and philanthropic best practices.
• Experience with grant management software programs such as Fluxx or a similar platform.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114195
Company Code: PacifiCorp 
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Human Resources
Schedule: Full-Time - On-site
Personnel Subarea: Exempt  
Hiring Range: $78,500 - $101,500 
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.