Description
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026
Job Title: Planner Grant Writer
Salary/Wage: $68,078/Annually
Tribal Level: 120.1
Location: Siletz, OR
Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Job Posting Number: 4622258
INTRODUCTION:
The Planner/Grant Writer provides grant writing support to all Tribal Departments and supports staff in the development of fundable grant proposals that include narratives, budgets, evaluations and reporting. The Planner/Grant Writer is familiar with NOFAs, and a wide range of Federal, State, Tribal and foundation types of funding. The Planner/Grant Writer researches funding opportunities and provides that information to the appropriate Tribal staff; maintains a database of grants, NOFA cycles, and grant reporting cycles.
DUTIES:
- Work with management staff in development of grant applications, including advising and coordinating the completion of high-quality grant proposals narratives, applications and supporting documents.
- Coordinate grant-writing activities for, and between Tribal programs. This includes locating funding sources, preparing or assisting with preparation and submission of grant applications, and budget preparation. Also includes providing technical assistance and final review of grant applications submitted by Program staff.
- Collect, assembles, and analyzes data and prepares appropriate reports as required within the individual grant funding projects.
- Identify problems; participate in Tribal meetings to identity funding sources for innovative new programs that will improve economic and living standards for the Siletz Tribe and its members.
- Develops and maintains an annual grants proposal calendar.
- Monitors, coordinates, and follows up on the progress of submitted proposals and awards.
- Conducts prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Communications, Public Administration, Business, or related field, and two years’ experience conducting research and grant writing functions for a similar sized organization, – OR - an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of:
- Siletz tribal programs including goals and objectives.
- Research, writing and coordination of the grant application process for a tribal government.
- Computer word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
Experience in:
- Tribal Grant writing experience, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals.
- Analytical skills and creative ability.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively using both verbal and written skills.
- Draft descriptive factual background memorandum or summaries, including technical writing and editing skills, with ability to apply those skills to a wide variety of projects.
- Effectively coordinate people and projects.
- Identify goals, objectives, and resources.
- Formulate and evaluate plans to reach goals and objectives.
- Relate the effect of planning decisions on the mission and goals of the Tribe.
Other:
- Must possess a current, valid Oregon State driver’s license, insurance coverage, and eligible to operate a GSA vehicle.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Communications, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two years of experience conducting research and grant-writing functions for a similar-sized organization, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of Tribal programs, goals, and objectives
- Knowledge of research, writing, and coordination of the grant application process for a Tribal government
- Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
- Tribal grant-writing experience
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals
- Analytical skills and creative ability
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Technical writing and editing skills, including drafting factual background memoranda or summaries
- Ability to coordinate people and projects effectively
- Ability to identify goals, objectives, and resources
- Ability to formulate and evaluate plans to reach goals and objectives
- Ability to relate planning decisions to the mission and goals of the Tribe
- Current, valid Oregon driver's license, insurance coverage, and eligibility to operate a GSA vehicle
What We Do
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a federally recognized sovereign nation and diverse confederation of over 27 Native American tribes and bands in Oregon. It operates through three branches of government—Judicial, Executive, and Legislative—providing comprehensive healthcare, education, and social services to its members, while driving economic prosperity and sustainable growth through the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation's strategic business and property investments.
