Proposal and Policy Writer

ABOUT US

Stz'uminus First Nation (SFN) is a progressive community with a workforce of approximately 60 people located in Ladysmith, British Columbia.

Our Nation has 1,300 members, with about half living on our reserves. We are a rapidly growing Nation, offering our members a range of opportunities, programs, and services.

ABOUT THE POSITION
You will be a role model for the Stz'uminus First Nation values of leadership, integrity, collaboration, inclusiveness, and diversity. Rounding out your traits will be a strong desire to protect and promote our strong cultural heritage.

HOURS OF WORK & CLASSIFICATION
This is a permanent position.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grantmaking organizations.
• Persuasively communicating the organization's mission and programs to potential funders.
• Assembling and submitting grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
• Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers.
• Actively supporting all departments (housing, recreation, education, fisheries, etc.).
• Maintaining a calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
• Conducting prospect research.
• Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving promptly, meeting deadlines, and managing supplemental material required for proposals.
• Providing writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters and acknowledgments.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree or marketing/PR experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with Governance Issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in grant/proposal writing.

years of relevant experience.

• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Selfmotivated, detailoriented, and highly organized.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Communicate in a compelling and concise form.
• Solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants.
• Proposal writing courses or workshops are an asset.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for submissions is
Friday, June 9, 2023.

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

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