What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Northwest Arctic Borough?
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the management of all grant project concepts, opportunities, applications and funding from inception to completion. Research and develop grant funding proposals for the Northwest Arctic Borough. Responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnership with external organizations, agencies and individuals, maintaining efficient and complete administrative records of Borough priorities.
DUTIES:
- Collaborate with VIF Commission members and communities to identify priorities, project needs, and infrastructure needs within Northwest Arctic Borough communities.
- Research, apply, and implement grants that support projects identified in VIF priorities.
- Conduct presentations to VIF Commission, NAB Assembly, NAB administration and other agencies as required.
- Coordinate and disseminate grant applications and funding opportunities to VIF communities.
- Provide training and information about grants and funding opportunities to VIF communities and develop plans for sustainable grant writing positions within the VIF communities.
- Research and distribute grant and funding opportunities in line with priorities set by the Northwest Arctic Borough.
- Create plans and coordinate projects in line with plans for grant and funding opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Two years of grant writing experience a plus.
- Two years of experience working in a deadline driven environment or
- Two years of experience with fundraising.
