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Indy Arts Council Seeks Part-Time, Temporary Grants Program Contractor

Deadline: 10/20/2024

About Indy Arts Council
The Indy Arts Council’s mission is to champion arts and culture to achieve our vision of a creative life for all. The organization is a leading advocacy and services agency supporting artists, organizations, and residents in central Indiana.

Position Overview
The Indy Arts Council is seeking a contractor to support the operations of its grant programs. This position is a part-time, temporary role that will support the team’s ongoing work during the department director’s parental leave. This role will report to the Program Manager.

Key Areas of Responsibility 

  • Assist Program Manager with all activities relating to Indy Arts Council’s annual grantmaking portfolio, including the grant management system, reviewing draft applications, organizing grant panel logistics, supporting grantee contracts and payments, etc.
  • Coordinate panel reviews, including orientation, communications, reviewing application materials, panel moderation, and development of materials for grant recommendations.
  • Support event programming for the Art & Soul program, including gathering professional development resources and organizing logistics for program-related events.  

Personal Characteristics 

  • Love for arts and culture, transparency, and integrity
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized
  • Flexible and dependable
  • Excellent time management and initiative/accountability for meeting departmental needs

Background/Experience 

  • Experience in grants administration, arts or nonprofit management, or related experience 
  • Database management skills, inclusive of grant management systems and Excel/Google Sheets

Contract Conditions

  • Compensation: The pay for this role is $75 per hour with a guarantee of 10-30 hours per week which will range based on the schedule of work estimated (Jan: 10hr/wk; Feb 15 hr/wk; Mar 25-30 hr/wk; Apr: 10-15 hr/wk). 
  • Duration: The contract position will require up to 275 hours total starting January 14 through April 2025. It will require 1-2 planning meetings in December 2024, and the final scope of work will be structured in partnership with the selected candidate. 
  • Work Environment: Hybrid. We currently work remotely on Mondays & Fridays, and are in the office for meetings and team collaboration Tuesday-Thursday.

How to Apply
Qualified applicants should email a letter of interest and resume to Nikki Kirk, Director of Community Impact and Strategic Investment at nkirk@indyarts.org by October 20, 2024.

The Indy Arts Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.