The Akron Art Museum is first and foremost a museum whose mission is to enrich lives through modern and contemporary art. The full-time Development Officer, Grants position oversees, implements and provides support for various efforts pertaining to institutional fundraising. These activities include (but are not limited to) grant writing, grant calendar management, donor/prospect research, and more generating operational and programming revenue. Position reports directly to Director of Advancement and works collaboratively implementing museum development strategy and tactics attaining financial goals set by Museum Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
KEY DUTIES include responsibility for
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field and a minimum of 4-year’s professional experience in Grant Writing, Communications, English, Public Relations or related field. Focus on arts and culture preferred.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, The Akron Art Museum, One South High Street, Akron, OH 44308 or HR@akronartmuseum.org.
April 4, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Online
In this virtual workshop, Rob Greer, Tyron Hoisten, and Elizabeth Tipton will discuss why representation matters in advertising and content creation, drawing on their recent experience participating in ArtsNow’s SEEN initiative. This panel will be moderated by a member of the Arts & Culture Inclusion Council.
Who should attend?
Nonprofit and for-profit leadership and marketing/communication professionals interested in learning about SEEN and participating in a conversation about the importance of authenticity and representation in our work.