Current openings are regularly updated below. If there are no openings available at this time, but you’re eager to get in touch about future opportunities, send us an email at burchfld@buffalostate.edu.
The Burchfield Penney Art Center (Burchfield Penney) is a museum dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and the art and artists of Buffalo and our region. Through our affiliation with SUNY Buffalo State University, we encourage learning and celebrate our richly creative, diverse community. We commit to inspiring, investing in, and celebrating artists' historical and contemporary accomplishments. We will energize the WNY community and SUNY Buffalo State University through meaningful experiences and sustain and enhance our culture and environment through our decisions and actions.
We recognize that every visitor, artist, volunteer, and staff member has unique lived experiences. We commit to celebrating and reflecting our community's diversity through the arts. Together, we are empowered to think, learn, and grow.
We are dedicated to building a diverse staff that reflects our mission and community.
Our collection is home to more than 12,000 works of art by more than 680 artists spanning the late 19th century through the present. It includes the world's most extensive collection of artworks and ephemera by acclaimed watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967).
Founded in 1966, Burchfield Penney has a remarkable history and is a crucial member of the Buffalo cultural community.
Department: Development
Supervisor: Assistant Director of Development
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt
Position Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary Range: $49,000-$59,000
Position Summary: The Grants Associate ensures that the Burchfield Penney Art Center sustains and grows its revenue through grant proposals to private foundations, corporate foundations, and government agencies.
As a member of the Development Department, the Grants Associate will work across all teams of the Center and with community partners to gather program information, compose a compelling case for support, and oversee and administer outcome measurements.
They have primary responsibility for all aspects of grants management, including developing written funding proposals and applications; compiling associated documentation; grant reporting and tracking; timely communication of submission and reporting deadlines; maintaining information in government and foundation databases; ensuring all contract requirements are fulfilled and submitted; and researching grants opportunities in support of various programs and exhibitions at the Burchfield Penney. Additionally, the Grants Associate may be asked to help with other departmental writing projects as needed.
The successful candidate will have excellent time management and communication skills, be self-motivated and able to self-prioritize work, and have experience managing expectations across and upwards within an organization. Superlative written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are essential, as well as superb attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and strict adherence to deadlines.
Work Schedule: Work is typically conducted at the Center Monday-Friday during business hours. This position will occasionally be required to participate in events that occur outside those parameters, including evening or weekend events. Flexible scheduling is available to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Essential Functions:
Grants Management
Departmental Activities and Support
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Compensation:
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is committed to fair, competitive, and industry-informed pay for our employees. The salary range for this position is $49,000 - $59,000 and includes health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 403(B), and additional benefits.
To apply: Please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references in one PDF document, saved as “Last name.FirstName” and Grants Associate in the subject bar to burchfld@buffalostate.edu. No calls, please.
This position is open until filled, but only applications received by March 31, 2024 can be assured full consideration. The target employment date is May 20, 2024.