CymaSpace, a young but fast growing non-profit based in SE Portland is looking to hire a paid part-time freelance grant writer.

Our mission is to make performing arts more accessible & inclusive to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing through Technology, Education & Outreach.

If you have experience with creating proposals and grant-writing, and the idea of working with the cutting-edge intersection of arts, accessibility and technology in an inclusive, Deaf-friendly environment excites you, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with Board of Directors to familiarize self with missioon and needs of the Deaf community
• Take on responsibility of submitting LOIs and applying for grants on a recurring part-time basis.
• Maintain database and Google calendar of existing and new grant resources, deadlines and main points of contact.
• Coordinate with volunteers and project collaborators to collect materials and documentation as needed for each grant application.
• Submit letters of interest and grants both electronically and via postal mail.
• Work with other volunteer grant writers collaboratively and in a mentoring role.

Requirements

• Interest in non-profit and charity work (especially in the arts and accessibility).
• Experience submitting LOI proposals and grant applications (preferably demonstrable prior success in winning and securing funds).
• Able to commit to working a large number of hours over consecutive days to meet deadlines as they come up on a semi-regular basis.
• Outstanding English Reading/Writing abilities.
• Excellent project management, communication, organization and time-keeping skills (Managing grants and projects in Google Documents/Spreadsheets and keeping track of hours worked).

Priority given to candidates demonstrating:

• Keen interest in accessibility and technology
• Fluency in ASL (American Sign Language) & familiarity with Deaf Culture.
• Pro-active support of local arts and culture in Portland, OR.

To apply

Send your resume, a brief introduction about why you would be a suitable candidate along with samples of prior grant applications to .