Grant Writer, Newman Center for the Performing Arts
2 weeks ago
Department Summary
The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class, multi-venue performing arts center on the campus of the University of Denver, Home to the Lamont School of Music, The Newman Center hosts nearly 500 events annually. In addition to performances by Lamont students and faculty, the Newman Center is an in-demand performance venue for numerous rental clients including the Denver Post Pen and Podium Series, Friends of Chamber Music, Denver Brass, Wonderbound Dance, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Urban League of Denver, The CELL and many others. The Newman Center also presents nationally touring performing arts groups through its acclaimed series, Newman Center Presents.
Position Summary
The Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver is currently seeking a part-time Grant Writer to write and prepare grant submissions on behalf of the Newman Center for the Performing Arts.
This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding the entire lifecycle of grant writing, from researching funding sources to submitting proposals and managing grants.
- Basic knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting, as grant proposals often require detailed financial information.
- Skills in managing multiple grant applications and deadlines simultaneously, including organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to adjust writing style and approach based on different funders and their specific requirements.
- Ability to work effectively with other team members, including program staff, finance personnel, and external partners, to gather information and create a cohesive proposal.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a four-year university or college, or equivalent experience.
- 2-3 years of grant writing experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the performing arts
- Strong working knowledge of performing arts grants/funding in Denver
Working Environment
- Remote
Physical Activities
- Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
Work Schedule
Part-Time, 5-30 hours per month to be arranged with supervisor
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 13, 2024.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Hourly Rate
The hourly rate for this position is $75.00.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 2-3 writing samples from previous grant submissions
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non Discrimination Statement .
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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