Grant Writer

Pueblo Of San Felipe - Algodones, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Algodones, NM

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Grant Writer will play a crucial role in identifying and developing funding sources to support the Pueblo of San Felipe's existing and planned program activities. This position involves leading the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to various funding agencies, ensuring alignment with the Pueblo's objectives. The Grant Writer will also be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of funded program activities.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to match Pueblo priorities.
• Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to solicitations.
• Generate revenues for the POSF programs through timely submission of well-researched and well-documented grant proposals.
• Maintain primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
• Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations.
• Work with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.
• Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.
• Develop and maintain a master file on pending grants.
• Remain up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals.
• Meet regularly with Program Directors and staff to discuss current and new funding needs.
• Inform Program Directors and staff regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to specific grants.
• Inform Tribal Administrators on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years experience as a successful grant writer.
• Prefer a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes.
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data.
• Knowledge of federal grant portals.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel), and database management.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous grant budget development and management experience.
• A proven record of securing major grants with certifiable references.
• Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria, and funding cycles.
• Previous federal grant application, submission, approval, and management of funds.

Nice-to-haves

• San Felipe Preference
• Veteran's Preference

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance