An extension of Sundress Publications, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publication group founded in 2000, the Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) is an writers’ residency on a 45-acre farm in Knoxville, Tennessee, that offers residencies to writers in all genres including literary, nonfiction, journalism, and academic. With two residency rooms and a dry cabin on site, we offer a rotating space for nationally recognized and emerging artists in multiple disciplines. SAFTA also generative workshops, a reading series, and yearly retreats.
This position will run for one year from your start date with a chance to be renewed the following year. The grant writer’s responsibilities includes working with a development team of interns and other directors to research grant opportunities, draft grant proposals, work with our budget office, and work with a team to write, edit, and submit national, regional, and local grants.
Qualifications include:
- Strong organizational, creative problem-solving, and written communication skills
- Familiarity with online research
- A keen eye for grammar, punctuation, and syntax
- A passion for contemporary literature and community arts programs
Previous experience with arts administration and/or grant writing is greatly preferred but not required Applicants are welcome to telecommunicate and therefore are not restricted to living in the Knoxville area.
While this is an unpaid position, all directorships with SAFTA gain real-world experience with a nationally recognized press and arts organization while creating a portfolio of work for future employment opportunities.
To apply, please send a resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position to Erin Elizabeth Smith at erin@sundresspublications.com Applications are due by September 15, 2023.
For more information, visit us at www.sundresspublications.com and www.sundressacademyforthearts.com.
