Grants Manager - The Hermitage Artist Retreat

About the Hermitage Artist Retreat



The Hermitage is a leading national arts incubator and a multidisciplinary artist retreat uniquely serving artists, the creative process, and the community. The mission of the Hermitage is to inspire and foster the most influential and culturally consequential art and artists of our time. Located on a nine-acre beachfront campus in Manasota Key at the southern tip of Sarasota County, Florida, we provide diverse and accomplished artists with multi-week residencies to create new works of theater, music, visual art, literature, dance, film, and more. Hermitage Fellows have frequently described their experiences as “life-changing” and “transformative,” regularly noting that they accomplish more in any two weeks at the Hermitage than they otherwise might in two years. The award-winning original works created at the Hermitage are presented in renowned concert halls, theaters, museums, and galleries throughout our region and across the globe. In addition to the unique and invaluable experience we provide to artists, we take pride in our complementary missions of historic preservation, ecological restoration, and dynamic community engagement.



The Hermitage is the only major arts organization in the Gulf Coast region exclusively committed to the development and creation of new work across all artistic disciplines. Sarasota County is one of the fastest growing economies in the country, with the arts playing a pivotal role in the culture, community, and prosperity of the region.



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Artistic Director and CEO: Andy Sandberg



Position Overview



The successful candidate should be passionate about having a role in a fast-paced, energized, and rapidly growing arts organization that is looking to make a significant and sustainable impact in both our community and the national artistic landscape. In recent years, the Hermitage has grown its revenue, staff, and programming all by 4x; introduced dozens of new partnerships throughout Sarasota County and across the United States; and expanded its national and international commission initiatives.



The job requires exceptional writing skills and a high standard of excellence in project and database management, with a deep understanding of the Hermitage’s mission, vision, and needs. The successful candidate should be well equipped to pursue grant opportunities that align with the organization’s ambitious goals and provide financial support for short-term and long-term goals. Reporting to the Development Director, the Grants Manager will be methodical, strategic, and resourceful in managing grants relations, identifying new sources of funding, and developing a sustainable and effective grants database and program. This is a full-time, on-site position in Sarasota County, Florida, working closely among a team of passionate, driven, and high-performing professionals. The Hermitage offers a competitive salary and a full benefits program including medical, dental, vision and an IRA match.





JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Grants Manager will be fully accountable for a portfolio of existing grants and developing a larger portfolio of grants that support the expansive growth of the organization. Duties include managing the entire grants database and calendar; writing and submitting all government, foundation, and other eligible grants; identifying new sources of grant funding locally, nationally, and internationally; optimizing the grants administration process; preparing and delivering concise progress reports; ensuring and reporting on compliance with grant regulations and expectations; fostering relationships with funding organizations and foundations; and preparing any applicable budgets and financial reports to accompany the grant applications and reports. As a full-time member of the development team, the Grants Manager may be called upon to assist with other aspects of event coordination, special programs, or similar.




Salary: $50,000 - $60,000