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***Please submit a cover letter for consideration*** About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $71,000 - $82,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description   The Washington National Opera (WNO) Stewardship Manager (SM) reports to WNO’s Director of Individual Giving and Operations and is an essential member of the WNO Major Gifts team and the Kennedy Center Development department. The Stewardship Manager plays a crucial role in fostering strong relationships with WNO donors by helping to maintain, evolve and execute a comprehensive stewardship and donor recognition program. The position ensures that donors feel appreciated, informed, and connected to WNO’s mission and programs. To increase donor retention, engagement, and loyalty, the stewardship program communicates gratitude and impact while enhancing donors’ experiences. The SM oversees the day-to-day execution of the stewardship program, providing WNO’s Major Gifts Officers and Development team with the systems, processes, measures, workflow schedules, and content to effectively steward, thank and recognize individual donors at all levels. The SM attends WNO Development department meetings and meets regularly with the Director of Individual Giving and Operations and Managing Director of Advancement to glean ways in which stewardship support is needed or could be utilized, to understand the nuances of specific WNO donors, and to offer creative input for both broad and individualized donor engagement. The SM also attends artistic production meetings to learn, first-hand, as much as possible about WNO programming, artists, and artistic scheduling in order to help create a calendar for donor engagement activities and provide knowledgeable support for WNO Development cultivation and special engagement events. The SM also supports the broader work of the WNO Development department by assisting, when needed, with CRM system support, prospect research, preparation of specialized solicitations or communications materials, WNO’s annual gala and cultivation events, or other needs that help engage donors and prospects, and further the goals of the team. The WNO Development team is part of the larger Kennedy Center Development department, and as such, the SM works collaboratively with Center-wide colleagues, who assist each other in advancing their assigned goals while also helping to achieve results for the entire institution.  Key Responsibilities Maintain a comprehensive, integrated donor stewardship and recognition program within the greater membership program of the Kennedy Center, assuring that WNO patrons receive a unique experience tailored to the culture of an opera organization. Employ the existing stewardship and benefit structure to emphasize the benefits of WNO’s involvement with the Kennedy Center. Build and refine the systems, processes, measures, and policies to ensure the donor stewardship program is effective and efficient. Collaborate across the WNO Development team to help develop and manage an annual individual donor stewardship plan, with strategic touchpoints, stewardship events, and meetings throughout the year. Develop and oversee stewardship functions, including thank-you letters, acknowledgement gifts, engagement activities, behind-the-scenes access, and recognition in print and on digital platforms. As part of the acknowledgement process, serve as liaison between the WNO Major Gifts team and WNO leadership to ensure thank-you letters are drafted, signed, and sent to major donors from appropriate company leadership on a timely basis. Work with Gift Officers to implement and refresh acknowledgment strategies for various individuals and audiences. Create and maintain the WNO stewardship calendar of donor engagement activities, delivery of benefits, and deadlines for print and digital recognition. Liaise with WNO Gift Officers to ensure donor recognition information and list-pulls are accurate. Review the Kennedy Center project management software (RoboHead) on a daily basis to ensure donor listings and recognition in print materials and on all Center-wide digital platforms are correct. Create and manage the donor communications calendar and MOVES across giving levels, looking for opportunities to leverage content across audiences. This includes coordination and execution of an annual impact report with WNO’s General Director. Work closely with the Gift Officers to schedule, manage and track donor touchpoints within the moves management framework and Tessitura (CRM database). Work with the Major Gifts team to develop and support a strategic stewardship and cultivation event strategy for the year. Serve as liaison between the WNO Major Gifts team, the Artistic Production staff, and Kennedy Center Special Events staff to execute stewardship events and activities, such as Board dinners, opening night celebrations, behind-the-scenes tours, opportunities to attend rehearsals, etc. Contribute to the strategy and manage deployment of major donor communications and stewardship vehicles. Pull “seat books” in advance of performances to see which patrons are attending and help Gift Officers determine ways to meet donors and prospects. Assist, when and where needed, with CRM system support, prospect research, preparation of specialized solicitations or communications materials, WNO’s annual gala and cultivation events, or other needs that help engage donors and prospects, and further the goals of the team. Contribute to the planning of WNO’s annual gala and take on assigned duties prior to and during the event. These duties may include assisting with the development of lists, invitations, drafting guest profiles, and other coordinating duties as needed. If requested, assist WNO Gift Officers or WNO leadership in the preparation of solicitation materials or Board presentations. Assist with compiling donor data and stories to be shared across platforms. Coordinate gestures of gratitude for major WNO donors and sponsors, such as signed production posters or programs, artist meet-and-greet opportunities, flowers for special occasions or special recognition, etc. Under the guidance of the Director of Individual Giving, reconcile WNO Development department expenses with the Kennedy Center Finance department on a monthly basis. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree Minimum 3 years experience in donor stewardship, development, fundraising, or related field. Experience working with Boards and in a team with shared goals. Strong project management and organizational abilities. High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of broad fundraising principles, standard accounting procedures, development trends, prospect research, and Boards is essential. An understanding of large cultural institutions is beneficial but not required. Self-motivated, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial. Ability to multi-task, and deftly interact with a variety of personalities, internally and externally. Ability and confidence to work without close supervision, to foresee development needs, and to actively participate in strategy meetings. Flexibility and eagerness to communicate and problem-solve with a positive attitude is essential. Ability and willingness to collaborate across a matrixed organization to make best use of the expertise of other departments to effect positive change and achieve shared goals. Experience with Tessitura and/or other CRM systems. Interest in and knowledge of music, opera, and the arts is helpful. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite.  Additional Information Working outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) is expected during the performance seasons, primarily during WNO performances and events, and to assist with Kennedy Center and National Symphony Orchestra events if needed. Other than when out of office at donor meetings or for other business, normal hours are in-office. The WNO/Kennedy Center environment is a large, vibrant, faced-paced setting that values creativity, initiative, efficiency, diversity, and teamwork. ABOUT WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA An affiliate of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera is led by General Director Timothy O’Leary and internationally-acclaimed stage director and WNO Artistic Director, Francesca Zambello. WNO celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026. Each season, the $24 million company produces five innovative mainstage productions—from the classics to the rare to the contemporary—and an annual holiday opera for families. Since 2012, the company’s much-lauded American Opera Initiative has commissioned and produced 36 twenty-minute operas, three each year, from emerging composers and librettists, and 7 hour-long operas, 6 of which have subsequently been seen at companies across the U.S. WNO’s Cafritz Young Artists program is considered one of the finest resident training and career advancement programs in the world, offering singers on the verge of international careers intensive coaching, career guidance, and—importantly—supporting roles in WNO mainstage productions and leading roles in the American Opera Initiative world premieres. WNO and the Kennedy Center annually celebrate the Marian Anderson Award given to a young American singer who has achieved initial success in opera, oratorio, or recital repertory with an annual recital, and WNO, in concert with Kennedy Center Education, oversee the WNO Opera Institute, a summer training program for high school singers. WNO further extends its mission into the community with programs throughout the year in churches, community centers, at the Library of Congress and other major institutions, with the tech community, and with teens at the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center.

Grants Manager (Categorically Funded) Salary: $117,900.00 - $148,260.00 Annually Job Type: Full Time Job Number: Grants Manager-25 Closing: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Norwalk, CA Department: Grants Manager-25 Division: Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning and Grants Description Equity and Diversity The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people. Closing Date This position will close on March 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM. College Profile Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu/. Department Profile Service excellence is at the core of the Institutional Effectiveness, Research, Planning, and Grants (IERPG) office at Cerritos College. IERPG provides timely and trustworthy data to all campus constituents at the same time it gives these stakeholders counsel in data-driven planning and decision making. IERPG also serves as the nexus for municipal, state, and federal reporting for the college, relying on its analysts to ensure the integrity of reporting, understand the business processes that make up the data, and articulate the importance of those reports to the campus community. In addition, IERPG acts as a resource for developing grants through external funding opportunities at Cerritos College. Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, Planning, and Grants, the Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing grants by managing their development, writing, submission, coordination, and award processes. The Grants Manager oversees federal and state grants as well as other grants. The work culture is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring multitasking skills and meticulous oversight of federal and state budgets. The Grants Manager identifies and prioritizes institutional needs and plans, organizes and develops competitive proposals for District-wide grants and other grant development activities by seeking out potential funding sources and resource opportunities that align with institutional priorities and initiatives. The Grants Manager ensures that all financial aspects - from budget allocation to expenditure tracking - are managed effectively and in compliance with federal and state funding guidelines. Distinguishing Career Features This position reports directly to the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, Planning, and Grants and is responsible for providing manager-level support to the District's overall grant programming. Job Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Conducts research and identifies potential federal, state, private, and non-profit funding sources that align with the District's goals and priorities. Make recommendations on whether funding sources are a good match for campus projects, programs, and/or initiatives. • Ensures the synthesis of key information from Requests for Applications (RFA) and/or other application opportunities. Provides District personnel with supportive grant-related documentation including RFA summaries and grant outline templates. • Develops, writes, and submits grant proposals and application forms in accordance with funding opportunities and in collaboration with District's content experts. • Creates accurate, compliant budgets for grant proposals and ensures that proposed activities are allowable within District policies and procedures as well as compliant with state and federal regulations. • Establishes grant development timelines and coordinates with District personnel for timely development of project designs and relevant budgets. Ensure deadlines are met by establishing priorities and a calendar of grant development and management activities. • Reviews and/or approves revenues and expenditures and project status to ensure proper expenditures of grant funds. • Provide technical and resource assistance to District faculty, staff, management, and/or administrators on grant activities. • Maintains collaborative relationships with internal departments (i.e., Fiscal, Purchasing, Facilities, and Human Resources) relevant to grant development and implementation to ensure internal review processes are followed and completed in a timely manner. Maintains collaborative relationship with Cerritos College's Foundation to facilitate maximal funding opportunities. • Provides information on institutional grants by communicating compliance requirements for grant terms and conditions. • Assists and orients assigned project directors on grant terms and conditions. Advises on grants management best practices and methods for ensuring compliance. Administers and supervises the District's grants activity and data and provides timely and accurate reports. • Maintains official grant file for audit purposes. Assist Fiscal Services with audit activities related to grants. • Creates, designs, and implements policies, procedures, and processes related to grant management and proposal development. Keeps records of grants and tracks college resources allocated to grants. • Manage the preparation of proposals and/or required reporting for successful submission to external agencies. Ensure the integrity, accuracy, timeliness of submission delivery, and compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Education and ExperienceRequires a bachelor's degree in education, behavioral or social sciences, business, or related field or the equivalent. Five (5) years of increasing responsible grants-related work experience, with two (2) of those years serving in a supervisory or management capacity or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population. Preferred Qualifications for ExperienceThree (3) years of contracts or grant related work experience, and two (2) years of supervisory experience in grants. Experience monitoring and projecting budgets. Experience with successfully writing and securing grants. Verbal and written bilingual skills in Spanish. A Master's degree in the previously listed disciplines is preferred. Supplemental Information Knowledge and Skills • Principles, methods, and best practices of grant proposal development for an educational institution and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility. • Knowledge of community, regional, state, and national funding sources. • Knowledge of grant research, applications, and administration. • Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of program, administrative and organizational analysis, and planning and management as applicable to assigned area. • Principles and practices of public administration, including compliance, purchasing, contracting, and maintenance of public records. • Principles, practices, and methods of budget development, management, and control, as well as grant tracking and monitoring. • Knowledge of federal, state, private, and non-profit funding sources to meet high-priority college funding needs in all specified areas. • Principles and knowledge of effective data management, record keeping, and reporting techniques. • Understanding key performance indicators, goals, and measurable objectives and how to implement them. • Principles and practices of sound business communication, research methods and analysis techniques, writing skills, and principles and practices of effective administration, management, and supervision. • Principles and practice of project management and coordination. Abilities This position requires the ability to: • Learn, interpret, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position. • Lead in the preparation, development, and submittal of grant requirements. • Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. • Define complex program concepts, budget, and planning issues, perform difficult analyses and research, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations. • Provide leadership to coordinate program activities with multiple District stakeholders and facilitate development of consensus among diverse groups and individuals. • Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, and local policy, law, regulations, and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility. • Present information, conclusions, and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to both internal and external program stakeholders. • Exercise independent judgment and initiative in the recognition and resolution of problems and issues within established policy guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District administrators, management, faculty, staff, state and federal agencies, funding sources, representatives of other public agencies, and others encountered in the course of work. • Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials as required. • Use of computers and technology in the performance of duties including the ability to oversee the District's grants and contracts database. • Work independently with little direction. • Meet schedules and timelines. • Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing as well as establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships. Physical Abilities This position requires the physical ability to: • Function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature with some requirement to move about campus and to off-campus locales. • Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs.) on an occasional basis with or without accommodation. • Must be able to recognize printed material (printed or online) for more than 75% of the expected work time. • The person in this position frequently communicates with members of the campus community through various modalities. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. • Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and split schedules. Licenses and Certificates Requires a valid driver's license. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. Salary/Fringe Benefits Grade 27 on District Management Salary Schedule ($9,825.00 - $12,355.00 /month). * The position is to be funded by the Title V grant. After this grant expires, there is a possibility for an extension if additional federal grant funds are secured. Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.) Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that is also integrated with Social Security or State Teacher's Retirement System 22 days annual vacation. An annual stipend of $4,023 shall be provided to management employees with an earned doctorate degree. Selection Procedure After the application closing date, a search committee will review and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. As these are highly competitive positions, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. If you have questions or would like to follow-up regarding your application, please contact Human Resources at mailto:HR@Cerritos.edu as search committee members are unable to discuss specific recruitments. Conditions of Employment This is a full-time 12-calendar month categorically funded classified manager position. Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process. Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment. Board Policy 2905 will require mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment. The District requires all employees to submit proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Full policy details can be found on the website; https://www.cerritos.edu/board/policies/chapter-2---board-of-trustees.htm. Employees may submit requests for medical or religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate for consideration. Details are available on the District's https://www.cerritos.edu/covid-19/. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109. Candidates must be available to work on site and be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment. ** Please note - the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Application Procedures Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who need special services or facilities due to disability in order to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at the time of application or at least 72 hours prior to the closing date or date of a scheduled interview. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. The website address is www.naces.org. Required Documents • Cover Letter • Resume/CV • Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and conferral date of the degree) To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6029326 The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. .