Entry Level Grant Writer

Job Summary

The Grants & Contracts - Entry Level Grant Writer will assist the Grants & Contracts Department with drafting grants for various Tribal Government departments, which may include research to identify potential funding sources and/or identify and develop funding resources for established, new or proposed departmental programs and/or services.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Access the internet to research and review available federal, state and local government and/or private foundation grant fund resources to help expand the Tribe's potential funding resources

Provide assistance in the preparation of draft grants.

Assist with determining of the Tribe is eligible to apply to various grant opportunities

Assist with determining if a specific department is a good fit for the funding opportunity/opportunities that are available

Bring research to the attention of the Grants & Contracts manager and Director

Draft grant applications for review, edit and submittal and assist with the preparation of quarterly or annual reports as required by granting agencies;

May write and/or submit grant funding applications, when directed by management.

Assist in the development of grant budgets, which may include or exclude direct or indirect costs.

Other grant-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

English language, grammar, and punctuation for drafting, contributing to and/or preparing grant applications;

Internet research principles researching and identifying grant resources and funding opportunities;

Basic/Fundamental knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;

Ability and eagerness to learn grant application processes and how to prepare grants for government applications;

Ability to learn and assimilate knowledge about various grant opportunities and how those opportunities may support the Tribe's departments and/or programs;

Ability to learn and assimilate knowledge about the specifics of various grants (like unique reporting requirements and/or other variables that may be different or inconsistent from one grant funder or grant opportunity to the next) and assist in determining if the opportunity is a good "fit" for the Tribe to apply;

Willingness to learn;

Willingness to be part of a dynamic team and;

Willingness to learn about the Pascua Yaqui culture, customs, resources, and traditions.Skills and Abilities:

Ability pay attention to instructions and details;

Ability to write at an Associate's Degree level;

Ability to take direction;

Ability to think outside the box;

Polite, professional and respectful interactions with peers and management.

Customer service focused (the Tribe or its various departments will be the "customer" in most instances);

Draft, prepare and proofread a variety of documents;

May require the ability to work under pressure to meet grant deadlines;

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;

Good interpersonal and communication skills regarding interactions with peers, co-workers, supervisor and/or management as we; as Council members, from time to time.

Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Adaptability to changing work environments and/or changing work direction.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing or field related to position.

Alternatively, a Grantsmanship Certificate (or comparable grant writing certification) for accomplished grant writing coursework, or three (3) years of related governmental writing experience.

Special Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;

Must have a current Level 1 Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.