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Open Date 01/29/2026 Requisition Number PRN44153B Job Title Grant/Contract Officer I Working Title Grants Officer and Fundraising Administrator Career Progression Track D Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $38,700 to $47,300 Close Date 07/01/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 03/27/2026 Job Summary
Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) seeks a detail-oriented, mission-driven professional to serve as the Grants Officer and Fundraising Administrator (GOFA). This role supports the organization's development efforts by managing the solicitation and stewardship of grants and sponsorships from private foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners. Primary responsibilities include prospect research, proposal writing, and the preparation of timely and compelling grant reports. The GOFA should demonstrate strong skills in summarizing complex ideas clearly and persuasively. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position requiring exceptional writing abilities, strategic thinking, and a deep appreciation for the nonprofit and arts sectors. Familiarity with issues impacting regional theatre and its practitioners is highly valued. In addition to grant-specific duties, the GOFA will provide general support across PTC's fundraising activities, including donor communications, special events, and campaign coordination as needed. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit are essential.
Who We Are Pioneer Theatre Company's mission is to create a theatrical experience of the highest professional standards, producing an eclectic mix of classic, contemporary, and world premiere theatre that challenges, educates, and entertains. Salt Lake's only major regional theatre is located at the top of Broadway (300 South) and 1400 East. A fully professional theatre in-residence at the University of Utah, Pioneer Theatre Company produces its season from September through May. Each season includes a mixture of classics, large-scale musicals and contemporary dramas and comedies. Over the past ten years, PTC has developed a reputation for Broadway-quality productions and has mounted numerous Utah premieres and regional theatre premieres. Notably, Pioneer Theatre Company was the first regional theatre in the country to be granted the rights to produce Les Misérables, the closing musical of the 2006-2007 season. Running for a record 82 sold-out performances, Les Misérables cemented PTC's reputation as a theatre capable of producing large-scale productions. In fall 2022, Pioneer Theatre Company produced the Broadway-bound musical, Shucked. The world premiere was directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien and written by the Grammy and Tony Award-winning team of Robert Horn, Shane McAnally, and Brandy Clark. Opening in April 2023, Shucked went on to receive nine Tony Award nominations. This marks the first time (ever) that a Utah-based theatre served as an out-of-town tryout for a Broadway musical.
Why Join PTC? Pioneer Theatre Company produces a full season of plays and musicals each year for a regional audience of over 55,000 patrons and serves nearly 7,000 students annually through education and access programs. The Grant Officer and Fundraising Administrator will play a vital role in sustaining these efforts and expanding our impact throughout Utah and the Intermountain West.
Responsibilities
Grants Management (75%)
General Fundraising Support (25%)
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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