Grants Writer & Program Development Specialist

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians; Suttons Bay (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is seeking a Grant Writer to support compliance and program development across tribal departments. The role will help define needs, gaps, and strengths while coordinating grant procurement and planning activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Compliance and departmental staff, preparing proposals, and ensuring adherence to funding timelines and tribal policy. A valid driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or related field (must produce degree).
• Certificate in Grant writing (must produce degree).
• Three (3) years of proven grant writing experience with successful federal/state/local/tribal funders.
• Experience managing/state or federal grants.
• Experience with evaluation, strategic planning, and data collection/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue grant funding opportunities aligned with tribal priorities.
• Prepare and submit grant applications and budgets to funders.
• Develop relationships with funders and coordinate communications.
• Draft program descriptions, work plans, and timelines for grants.

Skills

Grant writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field

Certificate in Grant writing

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet Explorer

Adobe/PDF

Job description

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is seeking a Grant Writer to support compliance and program development across tribal departments. The role will help define needs, gaps, and strengths while coordinating grant procurement and planning activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Compliance and departmental staff, preparing proposals, and ensuring adherence to funding timelines and tribal policy. A valid driver license is required.