Grant Writer | Irving, TX

Grant Writer (Part-Time)

Two Positions Open

For full details and to apply (must be submitted through the City of Irving online portal):

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofirving/jobs/3704690/grant-writer-part-time

Job Posting

Duties include assisting with the development of a robust and successful grant and donor program; researching, identifying, and soliciting corporate, foundation and government grants; utilizing clear, structured and persuasive writing and a detail-oriented approach when producing grant proposals to advance the City’s cultural attractions, museum system and historic sites; and maintaining a list of institutional credit lines and ensuring appropriate acknowledgement requirements are met. Duties also include providing revenue and expenditure data; assisting with funding estimations for annual budgets; and helping staff develop grant project budgets. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study; two years of institutional fundraising and grant writing experience; including prior experience working with institutional donors required. Proficiency with current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database programs, particularly Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe DC essential. A résumé must be submitted with application.
 

PAY GRADE GG17 / FULL PAY RANGE $23.50 - $33.14 PER HOUR

Full Job Description

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.

Culture

Since opening its doors, the Arts Center has been a lively hub of community celebration. Irving Arts Center alone hosts approximately 1,400 events annually, including 200+ performances and 25+ exhibitions, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors. Irving Archives & Museum’s mission is to engage visitors through thought-provoking programs and dynamic exhibits that explore the history and evolving culture of our community and our region. The museums include the new Irving Archives & Museum, the Ruth Paine House Museum, the Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, and the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum and Visitors Center.

NEW! HIRING INCENTIVE!

·         Individuals hired into this position will receive $500 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.

·         Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $500 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.

·         Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without
 documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $500.

·         The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $1,500.