What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Musicians at Play?
Company Description Musicians at Play (MAP) is a dynamic community of music professionals partnering with Los Angeles-area schools to expand young people’s understanding of music and related career paths. The organization brings together composers, filmmakers, musicians, educators, and historians to deliver tuition-free programs that center marginalized youth and their communities across Southern California. Each season, MAP collaborates with school leaders, teachers, and families to design sequential workshops aligned with VAPA standards that culminate in live and virtual performances. Mentors provide individualized and small group coaching to help students prepare for auditions, rehearsals, and concerts. MAP is deeply committed to social justice, supporting students of color, English learners, and young people from low-income families through in-person and extensive virtual coaching, while nurturing cultural expression, creativity, and self-esteem through music.
Role Description The Grant Writer will play a key role in securing funding to support MAP’s educational and performance programs. This part-time, hybrid position is based in Los Angeles, CA, with a combination of on-site collaboration and remote work. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching prospective funders, aligning program needs with grant opportunities, and drafting compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports. The Grant Writer will collaborate with leadership, program staff, and finance to gather data, articulate outcomes, and ensure compliance with grant requirements and timelines. The role also involves tracking submissions, maintaining grant records, and contributing to fundraising strategies that sustain and grow MAP’s mission-driven work.
Qualifications
Role Description The Grant Writer will play a key role in securing funding to support MAP’s educational and performance programs. This part-time, hybrid position is based in Los Angeles, CA, with a combination of on-site collaboration and remote work. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching prospective funders, aligning program needs with grant opportunities, and drafting compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports. The Grant Writer will collaborate with leadership, program staff, and finance to gather data, articulate outcomes, and ensure compliance with grant requirements and timelines. The role also involves tracking submissions, maintaining grant records, and contributing to fundraising strategies that sustain and grow MAP’s mission-driven work.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Grant Writing and Proposal Writing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate program impact and outcomes.
- Candidates should possess Grant Administration skills, including organizing timelines, managing reporting requirements, and maintaining accurate grant records.
- Candidates should possess Prospect Research skills to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential foundation, corporate, and government funding sources.
- Candidates should possess Fundraising skills to support broader development efforts and collaborate on funding strategies with the leadership team.
- Demonstrated experience writing successful grant proposals for nonprofits, preferably in arts education, youth development, or social justice-focused organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment, and to manage multiple deadlines.
- Familiarity with Los Angeles-area communities, public school systems, or music/arts education is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or Arts Administration) or equivalent professional experience.