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Program Manager, Grants & Services

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, a New York-based nonprofit arts organization, seeks a qualified arts professional for the position of Program Manager in the division of Grants & Services. This person will administer community arts grant programs, which support artists and organizations across Manhattan, as well as manage LMCC’s arts service programs, including professional development workshops in the areas of marketing, strategic planning, finance and project management.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Managing grant programs, including application and panel review processes, grant contracts, payment, site visits, and compliance
• Managing professional development workshops, including securing guest speakers, workshop leaders, venues, registration, program materials, event logistics, participants and evaluations
• Researching and developing informational resources for artists and arts groups
• Providing technical assistance to artists and arts groups
• Active program outreach through partnerships, public speaking, meetings and promotional efforts
• Developing and disseminating program information including listings, press releases and program web content
• Creating and maintaining program records, databases and other administrative systems
• Responding to program inquiries and requests for application materials
• Internal and external reporting
• Engaging and supervising program interns

The Program Manager will be a core member of our Grants & Services team and will report directly to the Director of Grants & Services. He/She will work closely with the Director as part of a three-member team; collaborate with other departments; and represent LMCC in external partnerships.

Qualifications:

Strong candidates for this position will have:

• 3-5 years of arts administration experience, demonstrated experience and interest in arts services preferred
• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Strong interest/knowledge of the diverse artistic disciplines LMCC presents and communities we serve
• Familiarity with and interest in the range of services and resources available to artists and arts organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in speaking and writing about the arts; facility in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese a plus
• Superb organizational skills, with ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in troubleshooting and meeting deadlines
• Ability to be graceful and diplomatic in maintaining various business relationships
• Proficiency using Apple computers and with applications such as Raiser’s Edge, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Salary commensurate with experience. Includes an attractive benefits package. Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity. To learn more about LMCC, please visit http://www.LMCC.net.

To apply:

Please email your resume, cover letter and writing sample to Kay Takeda, Director of Grants & Services, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please title the email “Program Manager: YOUR NAME.” Only those we wish to interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.

No phone calls, please.