Post Awards Grants Coordinator

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Cover letter detailing interest in the position and relevant experience
• Resume or CV
• Three professional references
• Copies of relevant certifications or credentials

Applications may be submitted in person or electronically to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Human Resources Department. Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Miccosukee Tribal Members. Drug screening and background checks are required.

The Post-Award Grants Coordinator is a full‑time professional position serving the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (“Tribe”) and requires specialized knowledge of environmental grants management, program tracking, and federal grant compliance. The primary responsibility of the Coordinator is to manage the post‑award implementation of the Tribe’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award, ensuring the successful execution of funded activities, compliance with federal requirements, and achievement of project milestones and objectives.

In addition to overseeing the CPRG award, the Coordinator will support the Grants Department by providing post‑award management assistance for other grants as needed. This includes helping Tribal departments comply with grant terms and conditions, supporting financial and programmatic reporting, and guiding departments through post‑award requirements to ensure project success. The Coordinator is organized under the Grants Department and reports directly to the Grants Director.

The Grants Department operates within Sustainable Resources, which encompasses the Miccosukee Environmental Protection Agency departments (Water Resources, Land Resources, and Fish & Wildlife) and is led by the Chief Sustainability Officer. In this role, the Coordinator will work closely with the Finance Department, the Miccosukee Environmental Protection Agency Departments, and Tribal leadership, and will contribute to strengthening the Tribe’s post‑award grants management capacity across multiple initiatives.

The incumbent must demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the needs, interests, and sovereignty of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and be dedicated to advancing the Tribe’s environmental, cultural, and operational priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field).
• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in grants management, especially with federally funded environmental or sustainability‑related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with grants management systems.
• Experience managing grant budgets, tracking expenditures, preparing financial statements, and completing required financial forms and reports.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience collaborating across departments and supporting grant‑funded initiatives.

• Prior experience managing EPA‑funded grants or other federally funded environmental or sustainability‑related programs, particularly CPRG or similar initiatives.
• Experience working with Tribal governments or Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, resilience strategies, energy transition policy, or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tracking and reporting methodologies.
• Experience using SAGE 300 ERP or similar financial management systems for grants oversight and reporting.

• Environment:
  Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Reservation, Miccosukee Tribe Administration Building, 20 miles west of Krome Avenue on Tamiami Trail. Work is primarily performed in an office setting, mainly consisting of sedentary activity. Occasional participation in outreach events and travel for training or conferences is required.
• Hours:
  
  8:30‑4:30 PM (Monday–Friday)