Grants and Development-Grant Writer

OPEN: March 16 2026 CLOSE: April 14 2026 JOB TITLE: GRANT WRITERDEPARTMENT: GRANTS & DEVELOPMENTREPORTS TO: DIRECTORHOURS: 40 HRS/WK FULL TIMESALARY: BASED ON SALARY MATRIXBENEFITSREQUISITION: 877*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Lead Grant Writer this position will be responsible for the research planning writing editing and proofreading of federal state county private and foundation grant applications within strict deadlines and with frequent collaboration with Tribal directors program managers and support staff. This position will be responsible for researching future grant funding opportunities and be responsible for researching evidence-based best- and promising-practices for potential grant-funded program enhancements and grant projects. Exceptional communication teamwork and collaboration skills are essential for this DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn a timely manner and within strict deadlines researches plans writes edits and proofreads federal state county private and foundation grant applicationsincluding statements narratives abstracts Tribal Resolutions memoranda of understanding letters of support budgets and budget narrativesto fund Puyallup Tribal departments program and projectsTracks status of proposals and follows up with granting agencies to provide additional information required by grantor as necessary;Identifies and researches potential grant funding opportunities to address the needs of Tribal departments programs and projects;Reviews grantor request for proposal notices analyzing required information to develop competitive fundable grant applications;Maintains an ongoing calendar of grant submittal deadlines and grant report deadlines which shall be provided to the Lead Grant Writer for discussion with Tribal Council and the Administrative Team;Works cooperatively and respectfully with all Tribal department directors program managers support staff and Administrative Team in planning and writing grant applications;Regularly communicates through a variety of media including scoping meetings with Tribal department directors and program managers to understand their ongoing needs ongoing goals and funding needs;Works cooperatively and respectfully with other members of the Grants Team;Communicates with grant funders and program managers as necessary;Through research gathers and maintains ongoing files on evidence-based best- and promising- practices Tribal programs and Tribal projects;Assists in the development collection and maintenance of current data and statistics within the Tribe for the development of effective data-driven grant applications;Assists grant project directors and project coordinators with initial required online grant reporting including narrative and data reports as necessary and in writing other necessary reports for Tribal Council Deputy Administrative Manager and Lead Grant Writer; andOther duties as RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no supervisory AND REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceRelevant Bachelors degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or four years of successful grant writing and fundraising experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate to advanced skills in word-processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Word Excel Access etc.) are : Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g. if you work 20 hours per week for a 12- month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).Language SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to think abstractly. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule or CertificatesValid Washington State drivers license and proof of RequirementsFamiliarity and working knowledge of the Puyallup Tribe tribal governments and issues facing Native Americans;Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication;Knowledge of project development budgeting and fiscal management principles relevant to grant development;Works well under pressure within deadlines with limited direction and independently;Exceptional ability to work cooperatively and respectfully on a team;Ability to conduct research electronically using Internet academic databases and other search tools;Knowledge of grant application processes including the preparation of required applications and the ability and commitment to deliver a finished grant proposal with minimal editing and revision; andKnowledge of key funding sources including federal state and private DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is physical exertion is low to is primarily performed in an office setting with some travel to project are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. 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