Advancement + Communications Coordinator

The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) invites applications for the full-time position of Advancement + Communications Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Foundation + Government Relations, the Advancement + Communications Coordinator is responsible for grant applications and reports; email newsletters and support for external communications; writing and editing content for print and online; supporting funder stewardship; supporting foundation, corporate, and government relations efforts; and occasional event and data entry support. A great candidate will have strong attention to detail, organization skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere.

The Advancement + Communications Coordinator will prepare grant applications, proposals, reports, and other correspondence to corporations and foundations; prepare and schedule internal and external email communications; draft and edit content for various print publications and online communications; and support government relations efforts, including stewardship, correspondence, strategy, research, and communications. As a member of the Institutional Advancement team, they will assist with the planning and execution of events for donors, funders, alumni, elected officials, and other supporters and partners. They will occasionally assist with processing donations and drafting acknowledgment letters.

A Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience in fundraising, communications, and/or government relations in an educational institution or nonprofit organization are preferred. The Advancement + Communications Coordinator will use programs such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Word), Raisers Edge, and email marketing software. A strong understanding of Microsoft Office programs is imperative in this role. Knowledge of Raisers Edge (or other donor management database) as well as previous experience with email marketing systems is preferred. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, effective time management, strong writing skills, and knowledge of fundraising techniques and best practices.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our community.

Compensation
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; vacation, sick, and personal time accrual, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

ABOUT CIA
CIA is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country.

The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit www.cia.edu University Circle won last year, but Dallas Arts District was just voted #1 for 2024.