Arts Program Associate - VID
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Government
Government Administration, Government Affairs
Location: New York
new york state council on the arts (nysca) provided pay range
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base pay range$86,681.00/yr - $/yr
descriptionthe arts program associate performs professional work in the administration, evaluation, and oversight of state‑funded arts grant programs. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical assistance to applicants; conducting program research; evaluating proposals; preparing written and statistical reports; and monitoring awarded contracts for compliance with program requirements, funding statutes, and agency policies. This position supports the implementation of statewide arts initiatives and represents the agency in interactions with applicants, grantees, public constituencies, and partner organizations.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the program director.
- provides applicants and prospective applicants with information, technical assistance, and advisory support regarding eligibility, program requirements, and application procedures.
- conducts site visits and attends events or activities of applicant organizations, when feasible, to observe programs and assess organizational capacity.
- maintains applicant files, documentation, and related supporting records throughout all phases of the application review and grant award process.
- reviews and evaluates grant applications based on established programmatic, fiscal, and statutory criteria.
- prepares application materials, summaries, and supporting documentation for consideration by peer review panels and advisory bodies.
- records deliberations, comments, and recommendations from peer review processes for official agency records in accordance with state reporting standards.
- communicates approved funding decisions, award conditions, and rationale to applicants as directed by program leadership.
- monitors assigned grants for compliance with statutory requirements, contractual obligations, and program performance standards.
- responds to grantee inquiries related to grant requirements, reporting expectations, and compliance issues.
- assists with the planning and implementation of meetings, forums, workshops, and seminars to address program needs, statewide initiatives, and field‑specific concerns.
- implements technical assistance initiatives, program development projects, and agency priorities as assigned.
- represents the agency or assigned program at professional meetings, symposia, and conferences.
- assists senior grants administration staff with policy development, procedural updates, and projects related to statewide grants management operations.
- performs related duties as required to support the mission and objectives of the agency.
the mission of the new york state council on the arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of new york state’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across new york state, the council on the arts will award $161 million in fy 2026. The council on the arts further advances new york’s creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources.
Created by governor nelson rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of governor kathy hochul and the new york state legislature, the council is an agency that is part of the executive branch. For more information on nysca, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and follow nysca on facebook, twitter @nyscarts and instagram @nyscouncilonthearts.
- a bachelor's degree plus three years specialized experience, one of which must have been at a supervisory level.
- substitutions: four years of equivalent work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of non‑supervisory experience beyond the bachelor’s…
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