Grants Manager – MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is seeking a highly motivated Grants Manager who is passionate about storytelling and has exceptional writing, collaboration, and project management skills.
MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is an inclusive contemporary arts space grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience that incubates new visual, literary, and performance art in order to engage people in civic dialogue and community transformation.
Position Description
The Grants Manager will research and write corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals, maintain the grants calendar, track grant requirements and milestones, write and submit grant reports, organize digital grant files, help to manage grantor relationships, and generate status reports. MACLA’s grant portfolio is comprised of 25-30 institutional funders from $5K to $250K for a combined annual total of $1.5M. This role manages relationships with external partners relating to grant and fund development opportunities. Internally, they will collaborate with the Program, Finance, and Fund Development teams as they project manage the grant portfolio process end-to-end.
We are seeking someone with strong organizational and project management skills to deliver high-quality, accurate work. We are looking for someone who loves to write and develop compelling proposals aligned with organizational needs and impact. You must have a strong commitment to the intersection of Latinx art, culture, and social justice. You understand ethical and strengths-based storytelling that centers on the voices and experiences of MACLA artists, youth, and community members.
The Grants Manager will:
Grants Management & Reporting (~80% of time)
Fund Development Support (~10% of time)
Overall MACLA Responsibilities (~5% of time)
Qualifications:
Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
Attributes and Behaviors:
The Grants Manager reports to the Executive Director, regularly collaborates with all MACLA staff, and interacts with interns and volunteers. This role is part of MACLA’s fund development team, which currently includes the Executive Director, Executive Assistant, and the Operations & Finance Manager. In the future, this position may supervise additional staff as the organizational chart evolves.
Compensation & Benefits:
This position is full-time and exempt. This position requires some evenings and weekends. The annual salary for the Grants Manager is $75,000 - $90,000, dependent on experience. This position is expected to work onsite in our office in downtown San Jose, CA.
MACLA offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical (Kaiser Permanente) and dental plans (Blue Shield). Eligible dependents are considered at 50% of the cost. MACLA offers a 401K match (currently at 6%), 2 weeks of accrued vacation a year, and sick time, along with professional development and wellness resources. 18 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and 12/26 - 12/30. Through Kaiser, employees can access chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits, as well as free access to the Calm App. Through partnership with Paychex, employees have free access to FinFit, a financial wellness program.
To apply, send the following to HR@maclaarte.org with Grants Manager as the subject line
Please note that only complete applications with a cover letter and resume will be considered. No calls, emails, or social media messages, please. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review our website and social media prior to applying. Studies show that women and POC apply to 20% less jobs because they feel they are underqualified. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single qualification.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a priority deadline of October 11. MACLA will reach out to qualified candidates for a 30-minute Zoom call on a rolling basis in October. Finalists will be invited to schedule a 60-minute in-depth interview in late October. Finalists will have the chance to speak with MACLA staff about the work, activities, and organizational culture. MACLA will request to speak with the finalists’ references and for a writing sample. An offer will be made shortly after. The expected start date for this position is early to mid-November 2024.
MACLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and to creating a work environment where the individual is valued and respected. MACLA welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and seeks to hire qualified staff reflecting the rich diversity of communities we serve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and socio-economic status.
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Grants Manager – MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is seeking a highly motivated Grants Manager who is passionate about storytelling and has exceptional writing, collaboration, and project management skills.
MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is an inclusive contemporary arts space grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience that incubates new visual, literary, and performance art in order to engage people in civic dialogue and community transformation.
Position Description
The Grants Manager will research and write corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals, maintain the grants calendar, track grant requirements and milestones, write and submit grant reports, organize digital grant files, help to manage grantor relationships, and generate status reports. MACLA’s grant portfolio is comprised of 25-30 institutional funders from $5K to $250K for a combined annual total of $1.5M. This role manages…
Compensation & Benefits:
This position is full-time and exempt. This position requires some evenings and weekends. The annual salary for the Grants Manager is $75,000 - $90,000, dependent on experience. This position is expected to work onsite in our office in downtown San Jose, CA.
MACLA offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical (Kaiser Permanente) and dental plans (Blue Shield). Eligible dependents are considered at 50% of the cost. MACLA offers a 401K match (currently at 6%), 2 weeks of accrued vacation a year, and sick time, along with professional development and wellness resources. 18 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and 12/26 - 12/30. Through Kaiser, employees can access chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits, as well as free access to the Calm App. Through partnership with Paychex, employees have free access to FinFit, a financial wellness program.
Compensation & Benefits:
This position is full-time and exempt. This position requires some evenings and weekends. The annual salary for the Grants Manager is $75,000 - $90,000, dependent on experience. This position is expected to work onsite in our office in downtown San Jose, CA.
MACLA offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical (Kaiser Permanente) and dental plans (Blue Shield). Eligible dependents are considered at 50% of the cost. MACLA offers a 401K match (currently at 6%), 2 weeks of accrued vacation a year, and sick time, along with professional development and wellness resources. 18 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and 12/26 - 12/30. Through Kaiser, employees can access chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal…
To apply, send the following to HR@maclaarte.org with Grants Manager as the subject line
Please note that only complete applications with a cover letter and resume will be considered. No calls, emails, or social media messages, please. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review our website and social media prior to applying. Studies show that women and POC apply to 20% less jobs because they feel they are underqualified. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single qualification.
To apply, send the following to HR@maclaarte.org with Grants Manager as the subject line