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Grant Writer Job at Akana in Portland

Grant Writer Job at Akana in Portland

MediabistroPortland, OR, United States
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking, Native American-owned multi-disciplinary consulting firm? Akana is seeking an experienced Grant Writer to join our dynamic team! This is a full-time position, ideally for someone located on the west coast; or at the least in the PST Time Zone. Some in office hours may be required periodically.

We're committed to sustainable solutions and strong community ties, and we're looking for someone who shares that vision.

As a Grant Writer you will be a professional who works to secure funding for Native American Tribal projects in the infrastructure, economic development, and natural resources areas.

What You'll Do :

  • Write highly persuasive and competitive grant applications
  • Manage multiple grant applications simultaneously, and independently plan workload to meet grant deadlines
  • Work closely with senior managers and team members and follow Akana's grant preparation process
  • Collaborate with Akana team members to advise and support clients throughout the grant preparation process
  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and funding agencies to ensure trust, alignment, and long-term success

What We Offer :

  • Competitive Salary : Range of $70-85K annually (based on experience), plus a robust benefits package that includes medical coverage, short- and long-term disability, 401K with company match (after one year), generous PTO, and 10 paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for Growth : Collaborative and supportive team environment fosters career growth and development.
  • Meaningful Work : The chance to be a part of a purpose-driven company that makes a positive impact on communities and the environment. We have various committees you can join to help shape the future of our company!
  • Requirements

    Minimum Required Key Qualifications :

  • Excellent writing skills and ability to develop concise, articulate, and compelling grant applications that rely on evidence and project facts.
  • 4-5 years of experience with completing foundation, state, and federal grant applications. in the above areas. Experience with federal grants from.
  • Experience with self-directed research on local, state, or national plans, reports, and other evidence to enhance grant application narrative.
  • Experience with most, if not all, aspects of grant applications including technical narratives, budgeting, standard forms, and developing graphics and maps at the levels required for competitive grants.
  • Experience with seeking, and working with, technical subject matter experts to help develop technical scopes of work, budgets, and timelines adequate for grant applications.
  • Focused organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks well when working on multiple grants and against multiple deadlines.
  • Adept and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
  • Attuned to, and comfortable with, a collaborative team-work approach to completing grant applications from beginning through submittal.
  • Experience working and communicating directly with clients on grant projects.
  • Open, diligent, responsive, and personable communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and others.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Higher education degree or work experience as a planner, architect, engineer, construction management, environmental scientist, or in other technical areas.
  • Grant writing experience with Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), and Economic Development Administration (EDA) are preferred.
  • Experience with Native American Tribes
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