The Grant Writer will work directly with members of the Board of Directors to research, draft, and support grant applications that help sustain and expand the Museum’s educational programs, collections preservation, exhibitions, outreach initiatives, and community partnerships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student, emerging nonprofit professional, career changer, retiree, or anyone interested in gaining experience in nonprofit development, public history, museums, archives, arts and culture, or philanthropy.
Responsibilities
The Grant Writing Intern may assist with:
Researching prospective grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and public agencies
Drafting grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting narratives
Assisting with grant reporting and tracking deadlines
Gathering organizational information, statistics, and program data for applications
Supporting fundraising strategy discussions with Board members
Helping maintain a grants calendar and submission records
Assisting with donor and institutional prospect research
Collaborating with Museum leadership to articulate program impact and organizational priorities
Potential grant focus areas may include:
Collections preservation and cataloging
Educational programming and school outreach
Public exhibitions and interpretive projects
Community engagement initiatives
Digital access and archival projects
Historic preservation
Equity and bilingual accessibility initiatives
Desired Qualifications
Ideal candidates may possess:
Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
Interest in nonprofit work, museums, public history, archives, arts administration, or fundraising
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with Google Workspace
