Contracts Specialist (Contractor Opportunity)
About the position The National Park Foundation (NPF) is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the Corporate Partnerships team. This contractor position will focus on managing the contracting process for corporate partnership agreements, including sponsorships and licensing, from January 2025 to September 2025. The role involves close collaboration with the Senior Director of Operations & Licensing and various internal teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in contract management. 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 • Prepare regular status updates, update and maintain contract templates, and perform additional tasks as assigned Requirements • 3+ years of experience in legal, administrative, project management, or similar area of work • Relevant experience drafting, managing, or negotiating contracts • Understanding of non-profit/corporate partnership structures, such as sponsorship, cause-marketing, licensing, and thorough knowledge of related contract requirements • Familiarity with legal, business, finance and accounting terminology • Experience managing and implementing multiple projects • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities • Ability to communicate effectively • Strong attention to detail and a high level of diplomacy • Experience in customer/client/donor service a plus • Negotiation and mediation skills a plus • Experience using Raiser's Edge and general non-profit database operations a plus • Experience with brand licensing and partnerships, IP rights and usage a plus • Strong computer skills using MS Office Nice-to-haves • Experience in customer/client/donor service • Negotiation and mediation skills • Experience using Raiser's Edge and general non-profit database operations • Experience with brand licensing and partnerships, IP rights and usage Benefits • Compensation of $55/hour based on an estimated 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday • Hybrid work schedule for applicants residing in the DC Metro Area • Remote work schedule may be considered for applicants in specified states Apply tot his job