Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization that aims to meet the health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people. The Grant Writer II will develop grant proposals and manage pre-award activities to secure funding for health projects benefitting these communities.
Responsibilities
- Researches local, State and Federal funding sources, foundations, and corporations, and identifies appropriate funding strategies for projects and initiatives
- Utilizes knowledge of ANTHC priorities and funding needs to connect viable funding opportunities with projects across campus
- Conducts research to provide supporting documentation to proposals in compliance with funder requirements
- Coordinates with grant team members to collect data, community statistics, graphs, maps, articles and related information for analysis in preparation for grant proposal development
- Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with staff across the organization to stay informed about ANTHC initiatives, priorities, projects and current funding needs
- Serves as the primary point of contact for ANTHC program staff
- Manages a portfolio of grant proposal projects, coordinating completion of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate submissions
- Organizes and conducts meetings with program staff to develop the proposal, budget and other documents required by the funder
- Provides subject matter expertise on funders, forms, databases, financial allowances, Code of Federal Regulations, policies and procedures
- Edits proposal narratives and accompanying documents to ensure the proposal is technically responsive to the grant opportunity. May write narrative for grant proposals based on ANTHC need
- Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for mitigating risk in collaboration with other departments
- Creates project budgets that accurately represent project costs and are in alignment with allowable costs in accordance with funder requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations
- Navigates complex federal and state databases to ensure submission of proposals
- Supports Directors, Program Managers and accountants in routine grant management activities
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
Skills
- Knowledge of Alaska Native culture and the Alaska Tribal Health System
- Knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs
- Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Knowledge of standard budgeting and Excel program use
- Knowledge of customer services concepts and practices
- Knowledge of grant funding processes and regulations
- Skill in developing grant proposals
- Skill in project and time management
- Skill in researching and interpreting grant solicitations
- Skill in developing and administering project timelines
- Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines
- Skill in self-education
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
- Skill in working independently
- Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and principles of grant programs
- Skill in leading professional work groups and mentoring employees
- A Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, public health or a related field
- Non-supervisory - Four (4) years of successful grant writing/proposal development for federal or state funders, and/or private foundations
- Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System
Benefits
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Company Overview
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://anthc.org/.