SAFTA is Seeking a Development Director

The Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) is seeking a Development Director. This volunteer position will run for one year from your start date with a chance to be renewed the following year. The Development Director’s responsibilities includes working with a team of interns and other directors to research grant opportunities, help with drafting grant proposals and close-outs, coordinate between SAFTA department heads, work with our budget office, create new fundraising opportunities, and lead 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. Directors will also be able to attend all retreats at the Sundress Academy for the Arts for free.

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 May 10, 2024.

For more information, visit us at www.sundresspublications.com.