Post Awards Grants Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: • 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • 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. WORKING CONDITIONS: • 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)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Responsibilities – CPRG Implementation: • Oversee and drive the post-award implementation of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award, ensuring activities are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with federal requirements. • Set up and maintain comprehensive grant files for the CPRG award. • Track CPRG-specific grant conditions, reporting deadlines, invoicing schedules, key deliverables, and renewal timelines. • Prepare and submit financial and narrative reports related to the CPRG award in a timely and compliant manner. • Coordinate closely with departments involved in CPRG activities to ensure alignment with scopes of work, project milestones, and operational integration. General Post-Award Grant Support: • Provide post-award management support for other grants, as needed, across Tribal departments. • Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting for non-CPRG grants when assigned. • Assist in overseeing grant modifications, extensions, amendments, and closeouts across various awards. • Conduct internal post-award reviews to ensure programmatic and financial compliance. Data Management and System Oversight: • Input all CPRG and other assigned grant-related information into the Tribe’s grants management system, including deadlines, milestones, and tasks. • Develop and manage automated reminder systems and internal compliance checklists for grants. • Maintain organized, audit-ready grant files and support successful external audits or monitoring visits. Capacity Building and Training: • Provide grant-related training to Tribal staff engaged in grant-funded activities. • Support departments in understanding post-award responsibilities, budgetary restrictions, compliance requirements, and reporting expectations. • Offer targeted post-award support for Tribal departments on an as-needed basis. Communication and Liaison: • Serve as a liaison between the Grants Department and the Finance Department to ensure coordinated grant management practices. • Attend regular post-award meetings with funding agencies and serve as the primary point of contact for CPRG post-award matters. • Facilitate integration of grant-funded activities within the Tribe’s existing operations. • Assist departments in addressing and resolving post-award challenges. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: • Monitor the effectiveness and progress of grant-funded programs and activities. • Identify and recommend improvements to post-award processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and successful project outcomes. • Contribute to strengthening the Tribe’s overall grants management infrastructure and capacity. • Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

$60,000-75,000 annually