Arts Program Associate - VID

Base Pay Range

$86,681.00/yr – $/yr

The Arts Program Associate performs professional work in the administration, evaluation, and oversight of state‑funded arts grant programs. 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.

• Provide applicants and prospective applicants with information, technical assistance, and advisory support regarding eligibility, program requirements, and application procedures.
• Conduct site visits and attend events or activities of applicant organizations, when feasible, to observe programs and assess organizational capacity.
• Maintain applicant files and documentation throughout all phases of the application review and grant award process.
• Review and evaluate grant applications based on established programmatic, fiscal, and statutory criteria.
• Prepare application materials, summaries, and supporting documentation for consideration by peer review panels and advisory bodies.
• Record deliberations, comments, and recommendations from peer review processes for official agency records in accordance with state reporting standards.
• Communicate approved funding decisions, award conditions, and rationale to applicants as directed by program leadership.
• Monitor assigned grants for compliance with statutory requirements, contractual obligations, and program performance standards.
• Respond to grantee inquiries related to grant requirements, reporting expectations, and compliance issues.
• Assist with planning and implementation of meetings, forums, workshops, and seminars to address program needs and statewide initiatives.
• Implement technical assistance initiatives, program development projects, and agency priorities as assigned.
• Represent the agency at professional meetings, symposia, and conferences.
• Assist senior grants administration staff with policy development, procedural updates, and projects related to statewide grants management operations.
• Perform related duties as required to support the mission and objectives of the agency.

• A bachelor's degree plus three years of specialized experience, including at least one year 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 degree.
• Specialized experience includes: experience in the administrative or creative side of a professional arts organization; specific expertise in at least one area such as performing arts administration or performance itself; participatory experience in the arts such as former professional dancer, curator, play director, or actor; or participatory experience in arts management such as former managing director, general manager, administrative assistant, or business manager of a non‑profit arts organization.

• Experience in the administration or evaluation of grant‑funded programs.
• Knowledge of arts organizations, community‑based cultural programming, or nonprofit operations.
• Demonstrated ability in research, writing, and the preparation of analytical reports.
• Experience representing an organization in public forums or professional settings.
• Proficiency with database systems and online grant application platforms.

• Travel may be required (approximately 15%), including during evenings and weekends.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Administrative

Government Administration

The NYS Council on the Arts is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.