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Posted: 02-May-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000
Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation’s most diverse orchestra, has an exciting open position for a Grants Manager (FT)
Since 1987, Chicago Sinfonietta has been a defiantly different kind of orchestra. Chicago Sinfonietta is a professional orchestra dedicated to modeling and promoting diversity, inclusion, and both racial and cultural equity in the arts through the universal language of symphonic music. Our core values are built around being bold and daring in all aspects of our work, providing a source of connectivity through music, and ensuring and inspiring a continued investment in diversity and inclusion in classical music.
Through high artistic standards and a cutting-edge mix of guest artists, Chicago Sinfonietta has been carving its path for over 34 years. Music Director Mei-Ann Chen leads the orchestra to gather diverse talent and sounds from all over the world to redefine what you expect from a symphony. Dubbed “the city’s hippest orchestra...” by the Chicago Tribune, we're pushing the envelope even further now, creating completely innovative experiences that you can hear, feel, and see.
Job Summary: The Grants Manager is responsible for assisting in the Development Department’s work in building, executing, and sustaining a robust strategic development plan that enables Chicago Sinfonietta to achieve its philanthropic goals. This position is charged with assisting the Department in guiding the organization toward realizing its mission, vision, and values. The Grants Manager works with the Director of Development to research, apply for, and write grants and proposals for government agencies, private foundations and corporate funders. This person shall be responsible for prioritizing and meeting application and reporting deadlines and maintaining the schedule on the Development Department’s Master Calendar. This position works with the Director of Development and other members of the Development Team and Senior Staff to identify projects and needs within the organization to create opportunities for new funding streams.
Minimum Starting Salary: $55,000
Chicago Sinfonietta offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and in line with similar positions of this scope with similar-sized orchestras in the country and Chicago cultural institutions
Complete Job Description: https://chicagosinfonietta.org/get-involved/employment-3/
To Apply: Please email your resume to apply-5775c070b96e@chicago-sinfonietta.breezy-mail.com