Grant Writer(s) - Red Lake Nation

grant writer(s)

red lake band of chippewa indians

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Performs all tasks associated with writing and submitting a grant proposal on behalf of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. Reports to Director, full-time positions w/benefits, Salary; DOQ.*this position is eligible up to 50% of work remote* 

Open: October 21, 2024                     Closing: November 1, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research funding sources; research specific topics identified by funders
• Determine if identified funding is a good fit for the Red Lake community and Red Lake programs
• Able to consult with community people, Elders, programs directors and staff, target population, tribal administration, to ascertain needs and create plans to meet those needs
• Able to read and analyze the funder’s guidelines and conduct a gap analysis if required
• Able to utilize results of research and consultation to create a project design
• Able to create a detailed activity timeline chart across all years of the proposed project showing the goals and objectives and the activities to accomplish those objectives, the specific times for each activity, the person(s) responsible for each activity, and the evaluation data to be collected to measure the success of the project.
• Able to write the complete narrative portion of a proposal including all required sections such as goals/objectives/activities/timeline; project narrative, organizational capacity, evaluation.
• Create and write an evaluation plan that uses both summative and formative evaluation methods for each grant application.  For a federal application, include the government’s GPRA data collection requirements.
• Create a complete itemized project budget with a budget narrative for each requested item
• Able to address a funder’s budget requirements, identifying matching funds when they are required-either in-kind or cash
• Able to create a sample Tribal Council resolution that describes the proposed project, its budget requirements and all other information requested by funders. Present resolution to the Tribal Council
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Excellent writing ability
• B.A. Degree preferred, however, brilliance and experience will be considered
• Required: Experience as the principle writer in at least three federal grants within the last three years; and at least two foundations, corporate, individual donor, or State grants 
• Hybrid work option until further notice
• Knowledge in Anishinaabe history and familiar with Red Lake community
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience submitting applications electronically, by mail or delivery, or funder’s submittal process
• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and comprehensive background check.

TO APPLY:    Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847. Fax: 218-679-4176. Email: Shalana.Lussie@Redlakenation.org