• Job Title: Grant Coordinator
• Department: Program Development
• Reports to: Director of Development
• Job Type: Part time/ Non-exempt
• Pay and Hours: 20-24 hours/week at $23/hour.

About The Z:

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (The “Z”) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to steward our historic theater as a gathering place for performing arts experiences where learning, connection, and creative expression thrive.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Grants Manager is a member of the Development Team and is a liaison between the Zeiterion and foundations. The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, assisting in the preparation of, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support organization projects and goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person assists the Development Director (and various other staff) with grant writing, manages the grant calendar, keeps abreast of all grant-funded initiatives, and engages in reporting.

Work location is on site/remote hybrid.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the grant team with grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications.
• Research new funding opportunities on a local, state, and federal level.
• Maintain and build relationships with local funders.
• Assist with drafting proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborate to finalize with program staff, finance, and the Director of Development.
• Submit grant applications via paper or online portals, and maintain list of passwords/log in information.
• Attend meetings with potential funders and Z staff to explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit requirements.
• Create and maintain a master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
• Maintain library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff lists, etc.
• Execute thank you letters and facilitate grant contracts/agreements.
• Ensure proper acknowledgment of funders on web and printed materials.
• Research statistics, trends and data for grant proposals and community advocacy, including:
• Performing research and data-gathering;
• Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience in fundraising and/or grant management (or equivalent experience in the for profit/corporate space)
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a variety of audiences.
• Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Interest in the Zeiterion’s mission to steward our historic theater as a gathering place for performing arts experiences where learning, connection, and creative expression thrive.
• Bonus points for: Experience with CRM software systems a plus, especially Salesforce/Patron Manager and,
• Familiarity with and experience working on Massachusetts state funding sources and federal funding sources.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Z is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate equity and are committed to creating an inclusive, thriving environment for all employees including, but not limited to, a culture of antiracism in which we build policies, procedures, and a safe space for people from all backgrounds to feel safe and seen in our employ, in our seats and on our stage.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The role entails sitting at a workstation and use of a keyboard for long periods of time.
• The role includes onsite work and remote work, as required.
• The Z is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams.
• The Z is on an active, and ongoing, journey to be anti-racist organization - advancing anti-racist policies and practices, and fostering and sustaining a culture that values community, social justice, and equity.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your application to: Careers@zeiterion.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Fundraising and/or grant management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Bedford, MA 02740