CREATIVE SCHOOLS FUND MANAGER

Ingenuity is currently seeking to hire a Manager of the Creative Schools Fund. As an integral member of the Programs Team, the Manager of the Creative Schools Fund holds a key position in enhancing the efficacy of grant processes and strategies, thereby advancing the coordination,
implementation, evaluation, and overall sector impact of the Fund. Working closely with the Programs Team, they ensure transparent, accessible grant-making, fostering equitable approaches and maximizing sector-wide impact. This involves supporting schools and arts partners in implementing successful programs, identifying opportunities for partnership development, and ensuring grant decisions are data-driven and inclusive.

Additionally, the Manager plays a supporting role in relationship development, donor stewardship, and strategic funding design within the CSF framework. Collaborating with leadership, they support efforts to create, activate, and demonstrate the value of Ingenuity’s grants directly to arts education in Chicago Public Schools. They are key in driving the CSF’s impact and ensuring its funds authentically build capacity in the arts education sector.

Cooper Coleman is leading this search on behalf of Ingenuity. To apply, please visit: www.coopercoleman.com/current-searches. Inquiries and nominations of qualified candidates can be sent to:

Paul Towne | paul@coopercoleman.com

Kindly use the position title as the subject line of your email. All inquiries will be held in confidence.

A cover letter is not required with your initial application, but is welcomed to help us understand your fitness for this role during our initial evaluation. Candidates invited for interviews with the Ingenuity Team will be asked to provide a thoughtful letter of interest indicating their specific qualifications for the opportunity, desire to join Ingenuity, and connection to its mission.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.

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