Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is devoted to enriching the lives and education of Maryland’s youth through educational and culturally diverse arts programs. Through Arts for Learning, professional teaching artists from all disciplines partner with educators, schools, and school districts to provide—on average—over 300,000 hours of learning in, through, and about the arts to more than 165,000 Maryland students annually.
Arts for Learning is a mission-driven organization that values community, innovation, and passion. The staff, board, and teaching artists have a shared commitment to advance equity in the field of education by working tirelessly to generate opportunities for students to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts.
The Grant Writer is a full-time, non-exempt position that will play a crucial role on Arts for Learning’s development team. This individual should enjoy writing, and will create engaging, well-organized proposals to encourage both new and past donors to support the work of Arts for Learning Maryland. The Grant Writer will coordinate with staff across Arts for Learning to gather information and build a strong case for support with a variety of potential funders. They will also build relationships with potential funders, gaining an understanding of their interests and alignment with the organization. The Grant Writer reports to the Development Director and will, on occasion, work with grant consultants to complete assigned work.
While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the successful candidate will hold many of the following professional qualifications and personal attributes. If you are excited about this role, and hold some of these attributes, we encourage you to apply!
Who you are:
We offer a starting annual salary of $60,000 and an attractive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, retirement contributions, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
Arts for Learning currently operates as a hybrid organization. The core business hours at A4L are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Full-time employees are expected to work their regularly scheduled hours. The hours are flexible based on client activity, work volume, and client and constituent location. Your supervisor will explain your work schedule and answer any specific questions. The grant writer is required to work in-person, in-office, twice a week. Days differ and align with an employee’s team.
For consideration, please apply on our website at artsforlearningmd.org. Please do not send applications that include headshots or photos of yourself. No phone calls or recruiters, please. All employees will be subject to a federal and state background check in accordance with state and federal law.
Arts for Learning Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity.
Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is devoted to enriching the lives and education of Maryland’s youth through educational and culturally diverse arts programs. Through Arts for…
We offer an attractive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, retirement contributions, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
We offer an attractive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, retirement contributions, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
For consideration, please apply on our website at artsforlearningmd.org. Please do not send applications that include headshots or photos of yourself. No phone calls or recruiters, please. All employees will be subject to a federal and state background check in accordance with state and federal law.
For consideration, please apply on our website at artsforlearningmd.org. Please do not send applications that include headshots or photos of yourself. No phone calls or…