Grant Program Manager – Arts Organizations
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Grant Program Manager administering Kansas Arts Commission grants for arts organizations. Coordinating arts education, professional development, accessibility, and statewide stakeholder support.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete grant lifecycle for assigned Kansas Arts Commission grant programs
- Develop application guidelines, program materials, and evaluation criteria for organizational grants
- Determine eligibility, review applications, and provide technical assistance to applicants
- Recruit, train, and manage grant review panelists; coordinate and facilitate panel meetings; document recommendations and decisions
- Create and process grant contracts for approved applicants
- Provide technical assistance to grantee organizations and review payment requests
- Monitor grantee compliance and review interim and final reports
- Close out grants by confirming requirements, processing final payments, and documenting outcomes and impact
- Coordinate Poetry Out Loud and collaborate on arts education initiatives
- Develop and deliver professional development, workshops, seminars, training, and capacity-building resources
- Facilitate networking opportunities and research best practices in arts organization management
- Build relationships with arts organizations across Kansas and represent the agency at arts-related events
- Conduct regional meetings and listening sessions and address barriers to arts participation
- Serve as agency accessibility coordinator and implement accessibility policies and practices
- Guide grantees on accessibility requirements and monitor compliance with ADA and NEA regulations
- Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator on program promotion
- Maintain grant process and outcome documentation and promote best practices
- Deliver quarterly grant program reports and communicate regularly with constituents
- Report to the Division Director
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in arts administration or grants administration
- Understanding of the needs and challenges of individual artists and arts organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Availability Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, with responsive availability and regular communication checks
- Reliable internet connection, laptop or computer, and telephone suitable for remote work
- Ability to travel occasionally within Kansas, with limited out-of-state travel approved in advance
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, an artistic discipline, or a related field
- Preferred: Five or more years of experience in arts administration
- Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of grant management processes
- Preferred: Familiarity with the Kansas not-for-profit arts community
- Preferred: Experience with panel review processes
- Preferred: Expertise in arts and health or wellness, public art programs, filming in Kansas, creative districts, arts and the military or veterans, arts and tourism, rural communities, or Native American affairs
- Submit a current resume or CV, cover letter, three professional references, and all available certifications
Benefits:
- Primarily remote work arrangement
- Occasional travel within Kansas, reimbursed at state rates
- Full-time engagement at approximately 40 hours per week
- Online final interview
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