Grants & Compliance Coordinator

Jena Choctaw Pines; Trout (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians in Trout, Louisiana seeks a Grants Manager to research funding sources, coordinate grant proposals, and ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and funder requirements. The role supports program staff, prepares budgets, and manages post-award activities in a fast-paced office environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of grant development or administration experience, with the ability to work independently and meet strict

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed in the minimum qualifications.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in grant development, grant administration, compliance monitoring, program management, or similar work.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and researches corporate, foundation, and government sources of funding.
• Coordinates planning and preparation of grant proposals according to established proposal requirements and submission deadlines.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to staff in grant proposals and interpretation of funding agency regulations.
• Maintains complete and accurate database of grant program requirements.
• Provides monthly grant reporting to CFO for Tribal Council reports.
• Monitors grant-funded programs for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Regularly executes the drawdown of funds from grant portals.
• Assists departments in developing procedures and internal controls to support grant compliance and accountability.

Skills

Grant research

Grant writing

Compliance monitoring

Budget interpretation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, nonprofit management, or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians in Trout, Louisiana seeks a Grants Manager to research funding sources, coordinate grant proposals, and ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and funder requirements. The role supports program staff, prepares budgets, and manages post-award activities in a fast-paced office environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of grant development or administration experience, with the ability to work independently and meet strict