Planner/Grant writer-Closes on 11/11/2026

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians; Siletz (OR); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Siletz, Oregon, seeks a Planner/Grant Writer to assist Tribal Departments with grant proposals, budgets, evaluations and reporting. Proficient with NOFAs and diverse funding sources, the role includes researching opportunities and tracking grant cycles.

Responsibilities include coordinating grant writing, preparing narratives and budgets, collecting data, maintaining an annual grants calendar, conducting prospect research, and monitoring proposals and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two years' grant writing experience.
• Experience with grant research and NOFAs and funding cycles.
• Knowledge of tribal programs and grant processes.

Responsabilidades

• Develop grant proposals narratives, budgets, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate grant-writing activities between Tribal programs.
• Collect, analyze data and prepare required reports.
• Identify funding sources and conduct prospect research.
• Maintain an annual grants proposal calendar.
• Monitor progress of submitted proposals and awards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Grant writing

Research

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Communications, Public Administration, Business, or related field

Herramientas

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Presentation software

Descripción del empleo

Opening Date: 10/28/2026

Closing Date: 11/11/2026

Job Title: Planner Grant Writer

Salary/Wage: $68,078/Annually

Tribal Level: 120.1

Location: Siletz, OR

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Job Posting Number: 4622258

INTRODUCTION:

The Planner/Grant Writer provides grant writing support to all Tribal Departments and supports staff in the development of fundable grant proposals that include narratives, budgets, evaluations and reporting. The Planner/Grant Writer is familiar with NOFAs, and a wide range of Federal, State, Tribal and foundation types of funding. The Planner/Grant Writer researches funding opportunities and provides that information to the appropriate Tribal staff; maintains a database of grants, NOFA cycles, and grant reporting cycles.

DUTIES:

• Work with management staff in development of grant applications, including advising and coordinating the completion of high-quality grant proposals narratives, applications and supporting documents.
• Coordinate grant-writing activities for, and between Tribal programs. This includes locating funding sources, preparing or assisting with preparation and submission of grant applications, and budget preparation. Also includes providing technical assistance and final review of grant applications submitted by Program staff.
• Collect, assembles, and analyzes data and prepares appropriate reports as required within the individual grant funding projects.
• Identify problems; participate in Tribal meetings to identity funding sources for innovative new programs that will improve economic and living standards for the Siletz Tribe and its members.
• Develops and maintains an annual grants proposal calendar.
• Monitors, coordinates, and follows up on the progress of submitted proposals and awards.
• Conducts prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Communications, Public Administration, Business, or related field, and two years' experience conducting research and grant writing functions for a similar sized organization, - OR - an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

• Siletz tribal programs including goals and objectives.
• Research, writing and coordination of the grant application process for a tribal government.
• Computer word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

Experience in:

• Tribal Grant writing experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals.
• Analytical skills and creative ability.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively using both verbal and written skills.
• Draft descriptive factual background memorandum or summaries, including technical writing and editing skills, with ability to apply those skills to a wide variety of projects.
• Effectively coordinate people and projects.
• Identify goals, objectives, and resources.
• Formulate and evaluate plans to reach goals and objectives.
• Relate the effect of planning decisions on the mission and goals of the Tribe.

Other:

• Must possess a current, valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance coverage, and eligible to operate a GSA vehicle.