Volunteer Grant Writer - Professional Ballet Company

Volunteer Grant Writer – Professional Ballet Company

Organization: Ajkun Ballet Theatre -

Location: New York, NY (Remote Possible)

Type: Volunteer / Professional Development

Commitment: Flexible – Project Based

Help Support the Future of Classical Ballet

Ajkun Ballet Theatre is seeking a Volunteer Grant Writer to help secure funding that supports professional ballet productions, international training programs, and scholarships for talented young dancers. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a respected performing arts organization while gaining valuable experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, and arts administration .

Volunteers will work directly with the organization’s leadership and participate in developing proposals for major cultural funders and foundations supporting the performing arts.

About Ajkun Ballet Theatre

Ajkun Ballet Theatre is a New York–based professional ballet company and international training institution dedicated to preserving and advancing the classical ballet tradition while supporting the development of the next generation of dancers.

The organization presents professional performances, educational programs, and international ballet training initiatives that attract dancers from multiple continents each year. Through productions, festivals, and artistic training programs, Ajkun Ballet Theatre contributes to the cultural life of New York while promoting excellence in ballet worldwide.

Position Overview

The Volunteer Grant Writer will assist in researching funding opportunities and preparing competitive proposals to foundations, cultural institutions, and public agencies that support the performing arts.

This opportunity is particularly well suited for individuals interested in careers in arts administration, nonprofit development, philanthropy, or cultural management .

Strategic Funding Initiatives

The volunteer grant writer will assist in developing funding proposals supporting initiatives such as:

• International Ballet Training Programs

• Scholarships for talented young dancers

• Professional ballet productions in New York

• Cultural exchange programs for emerging artists

Grant proposals may be prepared for organizations including:

• • National Endowment for the Arts
  • New York State Council on the Arts
  • New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

Qualified volunteers may receive credit as a contributing grant writer on proposals and reports where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Research grant opportunities from foundations and public agencies

• Assist in drafting grant proposals and letters of inquiry

• Develop program narratives and funding justifications

• Organize supporting documentation for applications

• Track grant deadlines and maintain a grants calendar

• Assist with grant reporting when necessary

Desired Qualifications

• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills

• Experience or coursework in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing preferred

• Interest in performing arts, ballet, or arts education

• Ability to synthesize program information into compelling narratives

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines

Graduate students or recent graduates in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or arts administration are especially encouraged to apply.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in grant development for a professional performing arts organization

• Exposure to the funding landscape for arts and cultural institutions

• Opportunity to contribute to programs supporting young artists from around the world

• Professional mentorship and a strong professional reference

Time Commitment

Flexible schedule. Most work may be completed remotely.

Estimated 5–10 hours per week , depending on grant cycles.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume or CV

• Brief statement of interest

• Optional writing sample (grant proposal, academic writing, or similar)

Application Question

To help us understand your perspective, please answer the following:

In 3–5 sentences, explain why funding for professional ballet and arts education programs is important for communities.