What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer, Self-Governance & Grants position at The Mohegan Tribe of Indians Of Connecticut?
Summary of Job Description:
The Grant Writer reports to the Grants Manager and is responsible for planning, researching, writing, submitting, monitoring, modifying, and evaluating grant proposals, plans, reports, budgets, and other grant related activities. The Grant Writer will assist in a team approach to determine and identify the proper source of funding that will enable the Mohegan Tribe to meet its goals and objectives. The Grant Writer will work collaboratively with the Office of Self-Governance/Grants, Tribal Programs, Tribal Leadership, Tribal citizens, granting entities, and other key stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Ability to learn and follow the Mohegan Tribe policies and procedures, organizational structure, functions, objectives, and possess the ability to understand and interpret pertinent policies and procedures clearly and accurately.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including regulations and guidance related to grants.
- Knowledge of the federal, state, and local structures and an understanding of different granting agencies and funding sources.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods and techniques.
- Ability to learn the Mohegan Community and the role of the Mohegan Tribe in meeting the needs of the Mohegan Community.
- Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills
- Knowledge about project budget development and use of spreadsheet applications with formula computations.
- Ability to work under pressure and outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines for grant opportunities.
- Demonstrate experience to develop, write, and implement strategic plans and ability to provide necessary documentation to support grant requirements.
- Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity in preparing grant applications.
- Demonstrate success in grant writing.
- Demonstrate experience to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
- Demonstrate experience to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data.
- Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate grant projects.
- Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
- Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Demonstrate experience to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to interpret applicable Tribal, federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Ability to utilize grants management software including uploading grant documents, running reports, maintain grant records, assign tasks, etc.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complicated information, such as technical journals, grant notices and awards, financial reports and budgets, and legal documents.
- Understands how to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of Tribal grants activities and funding sources.
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, communications, economics, Political Science, Indian Studies, Paralegal or Legal, or closely related field.
- Three (3) years of successful professional experience in grant writing for Tribal Nations, Tribal Organizations, other government agencies, and/or non-profits.
- Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training.
The Mohegan Tribal Government is committed to Native American Preference and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.