Grants Strategist for Community Programs

Kodiak Area Native Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Gym membership

EAP

Tuition assistance

Loan repayment

Relocation housing

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) in Kodiak, Alaska, is seeking a Grants Specialist responsible for identifying, pursuing, and securing funding to support program priorities. This role manages the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to submission and post-award administration.

You will collaborate with program staff, write narratives and budgets, ensure compliance with guidelines, and maintain organized documentation to support timely proposals and effective grant

Qualifications

• Two years of grant writing or grant management experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure grant funding aligned with priorities.
• Manage full grant lifecycle: research, proposals, submission, and post‑award administration.
• Collaborate with program staff to write narratives and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and deadlines for all submissions.
• Maintain organized records, files, and documentation for grants.
• Draft letters of support, résumés, and required supplemental materials.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Budget tracking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) in Kodiak, Alaska, is seeking a Grants Specialist responsible for identifying, pursuing, and securing funding to support program priorities. This role manages the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to submission and post-award administration.

You will collaborate with program staff, write narratives and budgets, ensure compliance with guidelines, and maintain organized documentation to support timely proposals and effective grant