Grant Coordinator | position description

About Blindside
Operating since 2004, Blindside is a not-for-profit, artist-run space based in the Nicholas Building in Naarm / Melbourne’s CBD. Blindside operates as a critical space for artists, writers and curators, encouraging the development and presentation of experimental and bold artwork and critical dialogue through its annual program of exhibitions, events, satellite and offsite projects.

Funded through government grants, philanthropic donations from the community and an annual artwork fundraiser, Blindside is run by two part-time staff members, a volunteer Board and committee of Artistic Directors.

In 2024, Blindside will celebrate the milestone of 20 years of continuous operation, from our home in the Nicholas Building.

Grant Coordinator role
The Grant Coordinator is an Executive Board role that facilitates and manages applications to government and non-government bodies for operational funding and project grants income. Blindside’s Incorporated Rules define the Grant Coordinator’s main responsibilities as:

1. Managing the Funding Schedule
2. Organising and Overseeing Grant Applications
3. Servicing Grants Received

• Identify appropriate and eligible grants and funding
• Develop and maintain a quarterly calendar of deadlines and information
  sessions for long-lead preparation of grant applications.
• Oversee the writing of grant applications, assigning tasks to other Members,
  such as budget preparation (Treasurer), program planning (Chair of Artistic
  Director) to ensure deadlines are met.
• Organising and overseeing the acquittal process for grants received.
• Meeting or liaising with the Grant body representatives, in collaboration with
  the Chair, Treasurer or Secretary.

The Grant Coordinator is a key Board role contributing to strategic discussions about the future of the gallery, annual programs, partnerships and revenue raising.

Key Accountabilities

Contribute to strategic Board planning to ensure Blindside remains sustainable and relevant within the visual arts sector

General Board Accountabilities

• Be aware of Blindside’s Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025 and be able to independently work toward specified goals in your specialised role.
• Have a working knowledge of the 2015 Blindside Incorporated Rules.
• Prepare for and actively participate in monthly Board meetings.
• Attend at least 9 of the 12 regular Board meetings a year, and must be present at the Annual General Meeting. Attend strategic planning meetings as required.
• Commit to running the bar from 5.30-8.30pm on a Thursday night every 6 weeks as scheduled in our annual roster of exhibition openings and public programs.
• Participate in working bees as required. Since we are volunteer-run, all Board members are required to pitch in.
• Participate in subcommittees and assignments as required.
• Contribute at least 15 hours per month toward assisting Blindside’s development and management.

Apply

To apply please email your CV with a covering letter outlining your interest and experience to Lauren Zoric, Chair, Board of Directors.

Applications must be submitted no later than 11.59pm Thursday 20 July 2023 with interviews being held the following week.

Email your application to chair@blindside.org.au

Blindside is an inclusive space. Everyone is welcome here.