Position:Grants Writer

Department: Development

Requirements: Energetic and organized person able to juggle multiple and diverse assignments while working effectively under pressure. Three years professional experience with government and foundation grants and prospect research. The ideal candidate will have excellent written, quantitative and computer (Microsoft Office) skills, and keen attention to detail. Additionally, knowledge of Raiser's Edge software is helpful. Furthermore, familiarity with New York and national funders of culture and education is a plus. This individual must treat confidential materials with discretion. The ability to work independently and meet deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Foundation and Agency Relations, and in collaboration with appropriate staff museum-wide, develop persuasive, well-written grant applications and proposals to foundation and public-sector funding agencies to help achieve the Development Department's annual revenue goals for special projects and general operations. Administer active grants with careful attention to reporting and donor recognition and other grant terms. Maintain grants calendar, conduct prospect research, draft donor correspondence and inquiries. Help develop case materials for use in other development areas as needed. Analyze and report grant revenues as required. Collaborate with other Development staff to develop and implement a unified solicitation strategy for Museum projects and programs.

Reports to:Manager of Foundation and Agency Relations

Starting Date: Immediate

Schedule:Full-time, permanent; Monday through Friday; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Evenings and weekend hours are necessary on occasion

To apply please send cover letter and resume to: Development Department, ATTN: JP, Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238, or fax to: 718-501-6139, or by email to: job.grants.writer@brooklynmuseum.org. No telephone calls please.

Brooklyn Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for positions are considered without regard to race, creed, color, country of origin, sex, age, citizenship, disability or sexual orientation. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


POSITION CATEGORIES:
Grant administration, Grant making, Grant seeking

FIELD CATEGORIES:
Arts