Join the PCA Team!

We always welcome volunteers and would love to have you. Learn More HERE. 

PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Grant Writer – 20 hours week
Open till filled

We have been fortunate to have engaged the talents of some of the best grant writers in the region over the years, and each one has elevated our program. If you have the passion to make creative expression and community connection accessible to all and are ready to bring your skills to one of Oregon’s notable cultural institutions, let’s connect!

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to director (at) pendletonarts (dot) org, mail to 214 North Main Street, Pendleton, OR 97801, or drop off at the Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 North Main Street, Pendleton, OR 97801. Questions? Email director (at) pendletonarts (dot) org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Job Description: Grant Writer
Reports to:  Executive Director
Fair Labor Standards Act classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $2000-$2200 per month
Schedule: 80 hours per month; flexible

Job Overview:

The Grant Writer plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial stability of the Pendleton Center for the Arts (PCA). This is a part-time, non-exempt position that requires some on-premises work and has some flexibility to work from home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements a comprehensive grant strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director to support PCA’s goals and mission.
  • Collaborates with Executive Director and Board to set fundraising goals and priorities.
  • Identifies new private, corporate, and state grant funding sources.
  • Leads the grant writing process, including prospect research, proposal development, and grant reporting.
  • Ensures compliance with relevant grant regulations and ethical standards.
  • Prepares and presents monthly funding progress reports for the Board of Directors.
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the PCA policies and procedures and in concert with the Strategic Plan.
  • Effectively communicates PCA business with supervisors, co-workers, interns, and volunteers, providing information by telephone, in written form, in person, and/ or electronically.
  • Maintains a commitment to PCA’s mission of inclusion and to welcoming everyone into the PCA facility and programming.
  • Performs a limited number of other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in grant writing.
  • Familiarity of regional, Northwest, and national funders, and an understanding of Oregon agencies supporting art and culture.
  • Experience navigating online grant portals and platforms used by the State of Oregon, Foundations, and Corporate grant providers.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google products.
  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Alignment with ACP/PCA’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and a deep appreciation for the power of creative expression and community connection to uplift individuals and communities.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

The Arts Council of Pendleton reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Organization Overview 

The Pendleton Center for the Arts is operated by the Arts Council of Pendleton, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for creative expression and community connection through experiences, education, and advocacy in the arts.

 

Revised:  Feb. 2026