Join Our Team!
We’re Hiring!
At Amplify, we operate with the knowledge that art and culture are not luxuries. They’re essential to our collective well-being and resilience. When creative communities thrive, our city becomes a healthier, more welcoming, and more vibrant place to live.
Because of that, we’re dedicated to providing resources for artists, organizers, and cultural workers who move our community forward.
If you feel the same and have a passion for fundraising and redistributing resources, you could be the addition our team needs!
In this position, you’ll organize, coordinate, and sustain the financial resources required to support all aspects of Amplify Arts’ mission and operations. This role leads the organization’s individual giving, grant development, and sponsorship efforts by cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and government funding entities.
Interested in learning more? Click below for the full job description or keep scrolling for a condensed overview of this position and info about how to apply.
What You’ll Do:
Meet with a potential donor to discuss Amplify’s programs and initiatives.
Draft a grant proposal that includes detailed timelines and budgets.
Research sponsorship opportunities for an upcoming program or event.
Organize a quarterly Community Advisory Group and Board meeting.
Work with fabricators and structural engineers to troubleshoot complicated installations.
Work on a grant report that asks for impact data.
Meet with the team to develop new strategies for seeking both earned and contributed income.
What We Hope You’ll Bring:
Experience in fundraising and development, community engagement, or related roles.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Comfort with self-direction and proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to prioritize relationships, projects, and tasks that support a long-term vision.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting artists and creative communities.
Familiarity with Omaha’s funding landscape and community supporters.
What Amplify Offers:
The salary for this position is $72,100. Amplify Arts has adopted wage equity, meaning all staff are paid at the same level. The usual work week period is 32 hours. Amplify Arts trusts that employees are capable of managing their own schedule.
Since Amplify Arts practices person-centered PTO, employees are encouraged to take time to celebrate holidays in a way that honors them. Staff will collectively determine separate, reasonable ‘office closed’ dates as necessary throughout the year, including 13 identified holidays.
Additionally, Amplify Arts offers the following benefits and supports to staff:
403b: contribution match up to 3%.
80% health insurance reimbursement.
Personal time off (PTO eligibility begins immediately upon hire).
How to Apply:
Please send us the following materials by email or mail:
Your resume or CV
A cover letter that answers the following questions:
Tell us about yourself and your background
Why are you interested in this job?
What makes it the right next step for you?
2-3 personal or professional references who know you well and can describe how you will fit into this role.
EMAIL: Email us at info@amplifyarts.org, attaching the above materials using the subject line, Development Position
MAIL: Mail your materials to Amplify Arts, 950 S 10th Street #15, Omaha, NE 68108
We will review and respond to all applications received. If you don’t hear from us within 30 days, please contact us at info@amplifyarts.org.