Position Description:

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is looking to hire a dedicated grant writer who can write coherent, organized, and compelling proposals for federal, state, local and philanthropic granting agencies. The Grant Writer will work closely with executive staff to identify and apply for grants that align with the organization’s strategic direction. The incumbent will apply their knowledge of fundraising methods and plans to reach income goals by writing coherent, organized, and compelling grant proposals.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain regular and open communication with coworkers, Tribal Council, Tribal members, and partner organizations.
• Conduct work through the lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion on behalf of Qawalangin Tribal members.
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other factfinding actions and meetings.
• Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements.
• Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters.
• Completes all documents, forms, or reports required by the grant.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Must be able to build and maintain positive relationships with Tribal, community and staff members
• Must have strong verbal and written communication
• Must be sensitive to community cultural values.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects

Native Preference:

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is an equal opportunity employer and, in accordance with P.L. 93-638, will give preference to qualified Alaska Native and Native American candidates.

Internal Preference:

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska gives preference to internal candidates.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer.

Compensation: This position is term regular full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory with a salary range of $67,579 to $104,069, DOE. Benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disabilities, life insurance; 2% employer contribution to an IRA; paid time off accrued at .10 per hour worked; Holidays as outlined in the Policies and Procedures; Holidays as outlined in the Policies and Procedures.

How to Apply:

Complete application packet must include the following and be completed online or submitted in person by the posted closing date and time. For more information about this position, please contact Chief Operations Officer, Tanaya Horne tanaya@qawalangin.com.

Application for employment must include the following to be considered:

Cover letter highlighting your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired strengths listed in the job description.

Resume outlining relevant education and work experience as outlined in the minimum job qualifications.

Application for Employment. Available at www.qawalangin.com/employment.

Three professional references (including names, email address, and telephone numbers).