PIA
Petersburg Indian Association

Employment Opportunities

PIA is currently hiring for the following positions:

The Petersburg Indian Association, located in Petersburg, AK is currently hiring for a full-time permanent grant proposal writer.  Responsibilities include Researching and identifying new government and private funding prospects, generating proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations and generating revenues for agency programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented fund-raising proposals.  Ideal applicant will have at least 2 years experience with successful proposal writing and commensurate educational background.  Pay DOE.  Please submit resumes to: Attention William Ware, Petersburg Indian Association, P.O. Box 1418, Petersburg, AK 99833.  For a full job description visit www.piatribal.org.  Native preference applies.



POSITION DESCRIPTION

Grant/Proposal Writer

 

INFORMATION

 

Department: Grants/Economic Development

Location of Work: Petersburg, Alaska                         

Hours of Work: 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Employment Category: Regular Full-Time

Effective Date: 15 June 2010

 

PURPOSE

 

The person serving in this position will spend 100% percent of his/her time researching, writing and reporting grants and grant related activity in order to fill the needs and improve the lives of Tribal members and the greater community of Petersburg.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

 

Reports To: Projects Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Seeks and writes competitive proposals for grants to expand services and programs for tribal members.
  • Researches and identifies new government and private funding prospects.
  • Generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations.
  • Generates revenues for agency programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented fund-raising proposals.
  • Writes reports to government, foundations and other funders.
  • Acts as liaison with program staff.
  • Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.
  • Engages with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
  • Special projects as needed.

 

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

 

Spending Authority: None

Other Authority: None

 

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

 

  • Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
  • Strong editing skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
  • Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
  • Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
  • Strong contributor in team environments

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

  • Minimum of two years experience with grant writing.
  • Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
  • Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
  • Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Able to monitor and meet income goals.
  • Ability to travel overnight

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or in a related field.
  • 1 or more years of grantwriting experience

 

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS

 

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry to program sites may be required.

 

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

 

  • All employment at PIA is “at will”. This means that the employee or PIA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position
  • PIA is a drug/alcohol free workplace. All regular employees must pass an initial and random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.