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Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
JOB OPENING:
PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE
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Organization
Summary:
The Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the development and diversity of
the arts in the seven-county metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott and Washington counties) by promoting the incorporation of the arts into
the daily lives of all communities.
MRAC achieves its mission in three ways: as a grant maker for arts activities initiated
by organizations with budgets under $300,000, as a source of non-grant programs and training
services, and as an advocate for the arts.
Funding from the Minnesota Legislature, the Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and the McKnight
Foundation are the primary sources of MRAC funds.
Position Description:
Salary: $20/hour Type: Part-time,
8-10 hours/wk, some benefits Location: Twin Cities, position will require limited telecommuting
The Program
Associate is responsible for supporting the MRAC grant panel development
process and the processing of individual applications submitted for funding
consideration. Specific accountability areas may change from year to year and
include special projects or isolated initiatives.
Principle Responsibilities:
Panel Development and Data Management - Develops and executes strategies for
recruiting individuals to serve as MRAC grant review panelists for all grant programs.
- Maintains panelist database to reflect
current and potential panelists.
- Works with program directors to organize
grant review panels, schedule panelists for orientation and manages
communication with panelists assigned to serve on panels.
- Facilitates the staff/board approval process
for review panelists.
- Conducts periodic evaluation of the panelist
experience to ensure panel review process is optimized.
Grant Application Processing Support
Assists the Grants Administrator with
recording incoming grant applications on and immediately following grant
program deadline dates. Prepares applications for database entry. Assists in ensuring that application budgets
are correct. Prepares panel review materials. Provides back-up office and panel support on
panel review days and immediately following grant program deadline dates
(approximately 3-5 days per month).
Experience and Qualification Requirements:
Outstanding written and oral communication
skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals
and publics. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to
manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong computer skills including familiarity
with Macintosh systems. Candidate demonstrates competence in Word, Excel, and general
database software. Filemaker-Pro software experience is a plus.
Ability to work independently and collegially in
a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and deadline-driven team environment.
Experience in working with artists and/or arts
organizations preferred.
To apply:
Please submit cover letter and résumé by July 30, 2010 by e-mail
to Gwen Cannon at gwen@mrac.org
or by mail to:
Gwen Cannon Metropolitan Regional Arts Council 2324 University Avenue W., Suite 114 St. Paul, MN 55114
MRAC is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities,
and will not discriminate against employees, volunteers, outside consultants,
vendors or contractors on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance,
disability, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, veteran's status, status as
legal alien, or other legally protected status.
MRAC applicants and employees will receive equal
opportunities with respect to job application procedures, hiring, termination,
compensation, benefits, advancement, training, and any other terms or
conditions of employment.
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