Grants Coordinator
$47,500–$47,500 year
On-siteOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States or Ocac, Departamento de Junín, Republic of Peru
Job Summary
Manage a comprehensive annual grants program by conducting prospect research to identify foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities. Develop, prepare, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials while maintaining an accurate grants calendar and institutional funding pipeline. Coordinate with program, Finance, and other departments to create proposal narratives, budgets, and required documentation, then oversee awarded grants from acceptance through completion to ensure timely reporting and compliance. Cultivate relationships with institutional funders through correspondence, meetings, and site visits, while proactively communicating funding developments and providing strategic guidance on fundraising priorities. Maintain complete grant records and report on pipeline activity and progress toward annual goals. Use of a car required; Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of grants management experience preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in grant writing, grants management, institutional fundraising, or a related field
- Exceptional writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and compelling narratives
- Strong organizational and project-management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines with accuracy and consistency
- Experience developing or interpreting program budgets and collaborating on grant-related financial reporting
- Working knowledge of grant compliance, reporting, stewardship, and funder relationship-management practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build strong working relationships with colleagues, organizational leadership, and external partners
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with demonstrated initiative and the ability to move projects forward independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
- Use of a car required; legally registered and insured for daily use
- Physical requirements: combination of sitting, standing, walking and driving on a frequent basis. Lifting modest weights (up to 30 pounds) may be required occasionally
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with CRM databases, grant-management platforms, and prospect-research tools preferred
- Familiarity with and demonstrated interest in emerging artificial intelligence technologies, including the thoughtful and responsible use of AI tools to support research, writing, organization, workflow efficiency, and other aspects of grants management
- Ability and willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and identify appropriate opportunities to incorporate new tools and systems into institutional fundraising practices
- Commitment to Oklahoma Contemporary's mission and enthusiasm for contemporary art, arts education, and performance
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