Part-Time Grant Manager

Part-Time Grant Manager

League of Chicago Theatres

17 N. Wabash, Suite #520

Chicago, IL 60602

Salary: $35/hour

Work Model: This position will be in office Tuesday, Thursdays from 9:00-5:00 PM with additional remote/event hours as needed on Mondays. This position does require offsite visits, in person meetings, attendance at events, and off-scheduled hours.

Direct Report: Executive Director and Director of Operations

About the Organization: League of Chicago Theatres (LOCT) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote and advocate for Chicago’s theatre industry. Through our work, we ensure that theatre continues to thrive in our city. We represent an alliance of over 200 theatres throughout the city of Chicago providing professional development, fundraising and regranting, artistic programming, advocacy, audience engagement and ticketing services.

Our membership encompasses a diverse list of companies including not-for-profit and commercial operations, suburban and city-based, all-volunteer storefront operations and large regional theatres. This diverse and supportive ecosystem is a strength of our community and encourages us as a service organization to offer a wide variety of programming to meet the varied needs of our member theatres.

About the Opportunity: LOCT is seeking a Chicago-based team member to join its team as a Part-Time Grants Manager. Some of the role’s specific and essential tasks may include:

• Gathering & tracking the appropriate materials for grant applications and proposal requests
• Research private and public funding prospects.
• Create and send prompt follow-up acknowledgements
• Performs other related work as needed

Experience & Knowledge

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 3+ years of work experience in development, nonprofit management, donor or alumni relations, or similar professional work experience. Familiarity with funders and Chicago theatre landscape required.

Skills Candidates should have demonstrated ability of:

• Excellent organizational and project management skills; attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Strong verbal communications skills.
• Commitment to social justice and racial equity.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and partners.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development as well as team and self-evaluation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively in person and in writing with colleagues and external partners representing a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds (e.g., financial, legal, regulatory, design/construction, and property residents);
• Manage and effectively prioritize simultaneous and competing activities and demands;
• Effectively track data in excel or other online platforms;
• Remain organized, be detail-oriented and meet deadlines
• Take initiative and exemplify motivation to work towards LOCT’s prescribed mission.
• Knowledge of CRM software

LOCT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Staff Job seekers in need of reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 312-554-9804 or submit a request via jobs@chicagoplays.com. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.

LOCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Instructions to Apply:

Applicants must include:

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three references (required)
• Writing Sample: grant writing, prospect inquiry, or annual report

Please submit materials to jobs@chicagoplays.com