Description

The Opportunity

The Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists is seeking an experienced, mission-driven nonprofit professional to serve as our Part-Time Executive Director to expand capacity beyond its small all-volunteer Board of Directors.  This is a contractor position of approximately 500-600 hours per year, offering the rare chance to shape the future of a small but impactful organization dedicated to expanding arts access for young people in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.  Workload will vary by season, intensifying around fundraising, recruitment and fulfillment of grants.

If you are a skilled grant writer with a passion for the arts and a heart for young people, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

The Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists is a nonprofit organization (501(c)3) committed to providing aspiring young artists with opportunities to explore new art forms and pursue their creative passions. Through strategic grant-making and community partnerships, we connect young people with the experiences, instruction, and resources that help them grow—whether that means enrolling in a first ceramics class, attending a summer music intensive, purchasing an instrument or exhibiting their work for the first time.

We are a small, mission-driven organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.  Our work is grounded in the belief that access to the arts transforms lives, and that every young person deserves the chance to explore their creative potential regardless of background or financial circumstance.

Requirements

About the Role

The Executive Director works under the direction of the Board of Directors and is responsible for these primary areas:

Development & Fundraising: Identifying grant opportunities, writing proposals, building funder relationships 
Grant Writing: Preparing compelling, well-researched applications to foundations, corporations, and government sources and filing required funder reports on schedule 
Grant Administration: Managing the award process for our youth artist recipients from marketing to application to grant fulfillment and final reporting
Administration and Operations: Maintaining organizational records, files, reports and documentation in good order; supporting strategic planning and board governance activities; and building professional relationships with donors, artists, teachers, and the arts communities in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
 

This role also involves light organizational administration, board support, and serving as a professional ambassador for the organization.

The schedule is flexible. Most work is performed remotely.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate brings:

A proven track record in nonprofit grant writing 
The ability to manage multiple deadlines and funder relationships simultaneously, independently, and reliably
Strong written communication skills and a professional, warm presence with funders, recipients, and board members
Genuine enthusiasm for the arts and for expanding opportunities for young people
Proficiency with standard office technology
Experience administering grant programs or managing award processes is preferred
Familiarity with youth-serving or arts organizations is preferred
 

What We Offer

Compensation: Independent contractor (Form 1099) $30-$35 per hour to start.  Initial contract of 18 months, renewable by mutual agreement.
Flexible schedule, about 500-600 hours per year, largely self-directed, on a remote basis.
Meaningful, mission-driven work with direct impact on young artists in our community
A collaborative, supportive board that values your expertise and professional judgment and is willing to meet online or in-person for regular meetings
The opportunity to help build and shape a growing organization at a pivotal stage
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single PDF or Word document to kajseifertfoundation@gmail.com  with the subject line “Executive Director Application” followed by your name.

Cover letter (no more than one page) describing your interest in the position and your relevant experience, with particular attention to your grant writing background
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Examples of demonstrated grant writing and grant fulfillment
Names and contact information for two professional references who can speak directly to your grant writing and nonprofit work
 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 15, 2026. The position is open until filled.

We anticipate conducting initial interviews in September 2026 with a target start date of October 15, 2026.

Questions

Prospective applicants with questions about the position or the organization are welcome to contact Chris Seifert at kajseifertfoundation@gmail.com or 406.600.0302. We encourage you to reach out — we are happy to tell you more about our work and what we are looking for.

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