Senior Grant Writer

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe seeks a Senior Grant Writer to oversee the preparation of grant proposals and funding documents. This full-time position involves supervising Grant Writers and coordinating with various stakeholders to secure funding from agencies and foundations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in writing or related fields, along with 3-5 years of grant writing experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is a must, and a valid Alaska driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of grant writing experience preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills – writing sample required.
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for funding opportunities.
• Supervise and support Grant Writers on staff.
• Write and coordinate documents for grant applications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Writing and communication skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English or related field

Job description

Senior Grant Writer

Department: Finance

Program: Finance

Reports To: Grant Services Manager

Revision Date: 10/29/2021

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

This position is responsible for preparing proposals and related documents required to apply for funding opportunities from government agencies and private foundations, researching and coordinating data collected by Kenaitze programs and other reputable sources, supervising and supporting the Grant Writers on staff, and assisting the Grant Services Manager and other administrative, programmatic, and executive staff in resource development, needs assessment, data coordination and research, and technical writing to support the mission of the Tribe.

Essential Functions

• Hire, mentor, develop, and delegate writing and research tasks to Grant Writers. Ad funding opportunity solicitations for the critical details required to submit a complete grant application, and clearly communicate those requirements to programs interested in fielding a grant application.
• Work closely, effectively, and professionally with programmatic, administrative, and executive staff to transform their ideas into funding proposals.
• Write each proposal in the style and format that most effectively responds to the solicitation requirements.
• Draft proposals, budgets, resolutions, letters, agreements, and other documents required for a complete application in a timely manner, allowing sufficient time for proofing and quality review ahead of deadlines.
• Respond effectively, appropriately, and professionally to inquiries and/or suggestions from a variety of stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment, both in person and in writing.
• Analyze funding solicitations to identify competition parameters and complete a Kickoff form used to schedule the Kickoff meeting where invitees discuss whether to pursue those opportunities.
• Identify, locate, select, organize, interpret, and properly cite data and/or research for use in grant applications.
• Support Grant Services Manager and Grants Team activities as needed with materials used to present at director, committee, Tribal Council and/or other stakeholder meetings regularly and as requested.
• Work with Tribal Council and programmatic, administrative, and executive staff to translate strategic planning, needs assessment, and other enterprise-level meetings into technical documents needed for accreditation, certification, and other purposes.

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Push or Pull
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category III – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

Equipment and Tools

Computer, copier, fax, scanner, and other office equipment.

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in English, creative or technical writing, or related field where research and/or writing is a primary epistemic tool.

Experience

• Three to five years of grant writing experience preferred.

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable).

Special Skills

• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills – writing sample required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel when required for research and training.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Preferred

• Grant writing experience for a tribal entity.
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.