What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Writer position at BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Planning Manager, the Grant Writer is responsible for researching, preparing and producing, in draft and final form, grant proposals and requests from new funding sources. The Grant Writer will work with the various program managers and governmental entities, to seek out new funding opportunities and to maintain existing grants.
The Grant Writer will meet academic and professional qualifications, demonstrate dedication to excellent employee service, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Indian Community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain and oversee the continued submissions for ongoing grants and contracts.
2. The Grant Writer will gather documentation and fulfill the necessary requirements of various government agencies to seek funding on behalf of the Bay Mills Indian Community;
3. The Grant Writer will maintain a calendar of grant proposals, due dates, submissions and other deadlines;
4. Persuasively communicates the organization’s mission and program goals to potential funders;
5. Maintains submission documents in the Grants drive;
6. Facilitates Executive Council approval process for Grants Department and inter-departmental grant applications and acceptance of funds;
7. The Grant Writer will interact with the Tribal Manager, Planning Manager, and Department managers to identify funding needs and potential projects.
8. Upon identifying specific projects, the Grant Writer will research available grant opportunities.
9. Similarly, he or she is responsible for obtaining relevant data needed for grant opportunities, in conjunction with department managers.
10. The Grant Writer has the responsibility to prepare, review, and submit submissions in compliance with appropriate deadlines.
11. If review is needed by accounting, legal, or others before submission, the Grant Writer is required to ensure that the process is complete and the documents are submitted on time.
12. Provide support and review for other departments writing and submitting grants.
13. The Grant Writer must keep track of all submissions and communicate with the Tribal Manager, Planning Manager, and Grants Management, any information about grant submissions. This includes, but is not limited to: approvals, denials, deadline extensions, late submissions, forgotten submissions, or any other relevant notices from Grantors.
14. Communication is vital for this position, so this individual will need to communicate well with Department managers, Grants Management, the Tribal Manager, and the Planning Manager. Formal communication documentation with funders must be filed in the Grants drive.
15. Facilitate a grant handoff meeting with Project Managers and Grants Management for awarded Grants Department grants.
16. Other duties may be assigned within the scope and complexity of this position’s essential functions.
17. Must attend all mandatory trainings designated through the Human Resources Department and/or Department Director.