Grants & Funding Specialist for Community Impact

Kodiak Area Native Association; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Parental leave

Medical coverage 80%

OPM plan options

Life insurance 2.5x salary

AD&D & disability

PTO & holidays

Gym membership

EAP

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Loan repayment programs

Relocation housing support

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is seeking a Grants Specialist to identify, pursue, and secure grant funding for community programs. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle from research to post-award administration, requiring strong organization and advanced written/verbal communication skills.

The position focuses on developing competitive proposals, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with program staff.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2+ years in grant writing/management or related work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission, goals, and quality standards while upholding core values.
• Builds and maintains relationships with funding agencies, Tribal councils, and partners.
• Monitors grant portals and opportunities aligned with priorities; shares with staff.
• Facilitates pre-application planning meetings to establish timelines and roles.
• Collaborates with staff to write and edit high-quality grant proposals.
• Ensures proposals are accurate, responsive to scoring, and compliant with guidelines.
• Prepares supporting documentation and letters of support as needed.
• Maintains records to support grant management and compliance.
• Supports post-award activities, reporting, and close-out tasks.
• Works with federal/state/tribal partners to support grant administration.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant management

Proposal development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is seeking a Grants Specialist to identify, pursue, and secure grant funding for community programs. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle from research to post-award administration, requiring strong organization and advanced written/verbal communication skills.

The position focuses on developing competitive proposals, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with program staff.