Grant Writer & Communications Manager

GRANT WRITER & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION Arts Council of Anne Arundel County POSITION SUMMARY

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (ACAAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports our community’s artists and arts organizations through funding, leadership, and advocacy. ACAAC is seeking a Grant Writer and Communications Manager to join our small but mighty four-person office team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in grant writing and will possess excellent writing skills to shape our messaging and effectively communicate our organization’s impact.

This position will also be the point person for general office administration. Experience working with small nonprofits, marketing, auction software, and CRM is highly desired.

Grants Writer

• Seek and write grant proposals
• Complete and manage post-award grant responsibilities, including tracking outcomes and submitting all required reports and documentation

Communications

• Author the Annual Report narratives to highlight organizational impact
• Produce scripts for annual signature events
• Write and distribute weekly email newsletters
• Draft and distribute targeted electronic communications
• Compose copy for yearly fundraising campaigns
• Support social media marketing

General Administrative

• General office administration, such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and artwork pickup/drop off from exhibitions
• Work closely with staff and the Gala Committee to assist with the annual Gala
• Assist with Arts Month coordination
• Assist with annual events including, but not limited to, the Annie Awards, Donor Appreciation Party and monthly Board of Directors meetings
• Responsible for database entry and management
• Oversee the generation of correspondence and donor acknowledgements
• Assist the Marketing and Events Director with the Exhibits Program
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma required, college degree and/or work experience preferred, especially in the areas of grant writing and communications.

Experience and Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have experience in an arts organization or other small non-profit. Grant writing and communications experience are required. Proficiency in Canva, MS Office Suites, Adobe InDesign, Google Suite, Submittable, CRM, and auction software is highly desirable.

Other Requirements

To succeed in this position, the successful candidate must be organized, have attention to detail, be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and have the ability to work with professionals, artists, diverse partners, and stakeholders. Must have reliable transportation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform job functions successfully.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

The position is full time, in-person position at the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s office in Annapolis. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 10am to 5pm with remote work on Fridays. Occasionally, nights and weekends are required. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000, based on experience, and includes health benefits and retirement.

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs. For more information about the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, please visit our website ac.org.