Environmental Grants Administrator

JOB TITLE: Environmental Grants Administrator

DEPARTMENT:  Environmental

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Compliance Section works to strategically maximize the Tribe’s use of external funds according to Senate priorities to support the Tribe’s program and project planning and development. 
Grants Administrator provides support to departmental program development efforts including: fund search, development of funding strategies, grant writing, project coordination, and program development services. Works with project proponents to develop and maintain strong working relationships with current and potential funders

Job Duties:

•    Provide customized grant writing support to departments seeking new grants, as assigned.
•    Provide programmatic support to departments, as assigned. To include grant writing, program design, program development, development of policy and procedure manuals, development of forms, and ongoing data collection to inform reporting and future decision making by Tribal leadership.
•    Support departmental staff in programmatic communication with funders.
•    Support the tribes funding forecast process and assist departments in strategically planning funding, including consideration of external funds as part of the tribe’s annual budgeting process.
•    Monitor and review new federal, state, and other funding packages for potentially relevant funding and identify potential funding opportunities for inclusion in funding outlook.

•    Maintain a calendar of financial assistance renewals, continuation and new applications.
•    Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of relevant funding opportunities; communicate updated outlook information to tribal staff; and be available to advise management on funding forecast development.
•    Other duties may include administrative tasks to support grants department operations, advising, and related tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Master’s Degree or equivalent
•    Minimum ten years of related experience 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•    Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including 2 CFR 200
•    Strong written and oral communication skills relevant to federal, state, private, and tribal contexts
•    Culturally appropriate social skills to successfully coordinate with tribal staff to plan/design grant-funded program development and secure funding needed for program implementation
•    Experience with grants.gov, FEMA GO, and other grant submission portals preferred

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

POLICIES AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Tribe complies with the Tribal Preference policy outlined in the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO), STC Title 14, Chapter 1, Subsection 14.01.120(A)(2) of the Swinomish Tribal Code.

1. The Tribe strives for a drug-free workplace environment. Drug and alcohol screening at time of hire is mandatory in sensitive and hazardous positions and where required by the job announcement/description or positions working with Tribal youth.
2. Read the job announcement and position description carefully.
3. Complete all requested information on the application. Do not write "see resume."
4. Read the information in the signature area carefully, then sign and date the application.