Grant Writing & Program Development Assistant

Ponca City Development Authority; Kaw City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Development Authority is seeking an Assistant Program Development/Grant Writing Specialist for Kaw City, OK. The role focuses on grant writing, researching funding sources, and maintaining reports while meeting deadlines and handling information confidentially. Strong verbal and written communication and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the Program Development team and assist the Director with policies and documentation for grant projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with at least one year of grant writing/ development experience.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Business, Accounting, or Office Administration.
• Experience may substitute education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiar with funding research, identifying funding opportunities, federal grant programs, and reporting methods.
• Must disseminate information to Program Development Specialists and Director.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proofread grant applications before submission and suggest changes to the Director.
• Research potential funding sources.
• Maintain statistical information to support grant applications and progress reports.
• Maintain the Grant Status Report spreadsheet.
• Assist the Director in developing/maintaining the grants and contracts policies and procedures manual.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding the Nation.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Grant writing

Funding research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Associates Degree in Business/Accounting/Office Administration

High School diploma

Job description

Ponca City Development Authority is seeking an Assistant Program Development/Grant Writing Specialist for Kaw City, OK. The role focuses on grant writing, researching funding sources, and maintaining reports while meeting deadlines and handling information confidentially. Strong verbal and written communication and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the Program Development team and assist the Director with policies and documentation for grant projects.