AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

from Franklin Furnace

Program Associate, Art Matters, New York, NY

DESCRIPTION

Art Matters seeks a full-time Program Associate to work closely with the Director and to support the daily operations of the Foundation’s office and programs.

Art Matters, a 30-year-old non-profit foundation, supports artists whose work breaks ground aesthetically and socially. Currently, AMI grants annually and provides ongoing advisory services to grantees. AMI is also engaged in advocacy initiatives and partnerships intended to amplify our grantees’ voices in the current social and political climate.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinating all administrative aspects of the grant program including online nomination and application processes and day to day grantee communication;

• Coordinating the logistics of the annual grant review and board meeting, including travel, accommodations, meals, and media;

• Overseeing Art Matters’ website and social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletter, and any design-related projects.

• Ordering office supplies, maintaining equipment, managing the organization’s database and email list;

• Administrative assistance with Board meetings, events, and special projects and other programming.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of contemporary art and performance; an interest in the mission of Art Matters; and an ability to work and communicate well in a small office setting where flexibility and the ability to multi-task are valued.

The job requires: 3+ years of professional experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of SalesForce, MailChimp, InDesign, Photoshop or other design platforms a plus.

SALARY/HOURS

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Art Matters is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send a cover letter and resume, and the names and emails of three references to admin@artmattersfoundation.org with Attn: Program Associate Search as the subject. Please no calls.

ABOUT US

For more information, visit www.artmattersfoundation.org.