Employment: Open Positions

The Dayton Art Institute currently has the following open positions:

Grants Officer

Posted 02/10/2012

As the museum's coordinator for all grants produced by The Dayton Art Institute, the Grants Officer serves to ensure consistent and well-written grants with a high probability of funding in order to meet the museum's annual and capital grants goals. The Grants Officer will write, prepare and oversee all museum grants including those to government agencies, corporations, foundations and other sources. Officer will also manage the scheduling, writing, preparing, and timely delivery of all grant reports ensuring that all reports, even those prepared by others in the museum, are prepared and submitted on time and as required by the funder. This is a full-time (32 hr wk), non-supervisory position and the salary will be commensurate with education, experience and any additional qualifications.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven grants writing experience required. Excellent writer, mature, well-organized, thorough and able to manage multiple projects and demands to meet strict deadlines. Ability to gather information accurately and efficiently through interviews and other means and quickly grasp the concept of a project or program for which funding is sought. Raiser’s Edge fundraising software experience preferred. Understanding of the Cultural Data Project (CDP) a plus.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and/or any other associate of the museum essential. Must be a self-starter who is able to manage a number of projects at one time.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter including salary requirements, resume, writing sample and four (4) references to The Dayton Art Institute, Attn: Monica Walker, Human Resource Specialist or email to mwalker@daytonart.org.

Submission deadline: 3/2/2012

The Dayton Art Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.