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Part Time Grant Writer

Employer
Horizon Theatre Company
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$20-$30/hr depending on years and relevant experience. Payment structure as a bi-weekly or monthly
Closing date
Oct 2, 2021

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Focus Areas
Arts / Culture / Humanities
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Part Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Management

Job Details

ABOUT HORIZON THEATRE COMPANY: Horizon Theatre has been a leader in the production and development of contemporary theatre in the Southeast, connecting diverse audiences to outstanding new and recent plays that are relevant, smart, positive, and provocative. Horizon has won critical acclaim, national awards, and popular success for three decades. Horizon annually produces a mainstage season of 5-7 professional Atlanta, Southeastern, and World Premieres of contemporary plays in our 172-seat theatre.  Located in the Little Five Points/Inman Park neighborhood, Horizon Theatre Company’s mission is to connect people, inspire hope and promote positive change through contemporary theatre and the stories of our times.

JOB SUMMARY:  The part-time Grant Writer & Administrator position is responsible for finding and maintaining funding opportunities, including government, corporate, and foundation grants for the Horizon Theatre Company. This includes researching and meeting deadlines, drafting grant requests, grant reports, thank you letters, and completing additional documents and required information as requested by grantors.  Working closely with the Director of Development and Senior staff, the grant writer also writes renewal letters, solicitation requests, and quarterly letters and emails to donors. 

CRITICAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
  • Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies, including corporations and foundations.
  • Manage all government (5+ annually), corporate, and foundation grants from proposal writing to contracting to reporting.  
  • Write/prepare first drafts of all grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization for review by the leadership team.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to finalize all proposals and supporting documents.
  • Manage the timely submission of proposals.
  • Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
  • Manage execution of all grant-related contracts and required contract documents.
  • Manage the timely submission of all grant-required interim and final reports.  Write/prepare first drafts of required material for review/collaboration by the leadership team.
  • Maintain excellent records and electronic files of all documents used to prepare and submit grant applications
  • Maintain a comprehensive calendar of grant deadlines for submissions, contracts, and reports.
  • Write/prepare individual solicitation mailings, including renewal letters/emails, and other writing projects for the organization.
  • Attend weekly staff and development department meetings as requested.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  • Grants, reports, and other writings as designated are professionally written and accurate to the application requirements. Horizon’s mission, programs, and goals are well represented.
  • Study and research are thorough and proficient.
  • Excellent communications with Development Director, board members, artistic and managing directors, and staff.
  • All deadlines, including rewrites and edits, are handled in a professional and timely manner.
  • Record-keeping and filing are organized, comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily accessed.
  • Exhibit ability to work under pressure.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience preferred.
  • A minimum of three years experience as a grant writer in an arts/cultural organization or related non-profit organization. 
  • Familiarity with the professional theatre industry as a staff member, grant writer, artist, or other capacities.
  • Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
  • Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
  • Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Multitasking, organizational, and time management skills, including maintaining a robust grant calendar
  • Strong computer skills including experience with CRM databases experience (i.e. Tessitura) preferred as well as Word, Excel and Google Suite
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost integrity
  • Familiarity with the Atlanta grant and philanthropic community is a plus
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination required

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

  • Part-time 20-30 hours per week, flexible hours around employee availability and employer need. Some daytime hours are required to effectively interface with Horizon staff.  
  • The ideal candidate will work both remotely and in person, schedule to be determined as the theatre re-opens for live performance, but fully remote candidates will be considered.
  • $20-$30/hr depending on years and relevant experience. Payment structure as a bi-weekly or monthly base salary (hourly report submission required), plus additional hours as needed. Free tickets to all Horizon shows. 

Horizon is committed to anti-racism in its programming, operations, and practices and to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. Members of underrepresented groups, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, are encouraged to apply.

Company

Horizon Theatre Company’s mission is to connect people, inspire hope, and promote positive change through the stories of our times. Horizon Theatre Company has been bringing exciting area and world premieres of contemporary plays to Atlanta’s audiences under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors and Founders Lisa and Jeff Adler since 1983. A professional theatre with a reputation for excellent ensemble acting, Horizon produces outstanding new plays by today’s playwrights that reflect and challenge the lives of the diverse people living in the urban Southeast. Horizon’s home is an intimate 172-seat theatre located in Atlanta’s eclectic Little Five Points business and arts district.

Company info
Website
Telephone
404.523.1477
Location
P.O. Box 5376
Atlanta
GA
31107
US

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