AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

from Franklin Furnace

Program Associate – Executive and Development

ABOUT THE FIELD

We are growing and transforming! We are looking for the best and brightest to join and participate in this growth. Founded by artists for artists thirty years ago, The Field is a leading nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to providing strategic services to thousands of performing and media artists and companies in New York City and beyond. Our historic charge has been to serve artists and their art-making, all the while challenging systemic problems in the arts sector. With accessibility and social justice at our core, our small but mighty team fosters creative development (through residencies, space programs, peer-to-peer creative feedback salons, and more), and stewards innovative management strategies (with fiscal sponsorship, career consultations, entrepreneurial workshops, leadership training, and more). We are determined to help a plurality of artists reach their fullest potential by providing responsive, friendly, and personalized service.

To put it simply, we believe that The Field is a great place to work. Our “by artists for artists” ethos has cultivated a staff of creative, hard-working and smart, culture (and food)-loving people. It is also important to note that The Field is transitioning from an organization with an emerging practice in social justice to an organization with embedded and intentional practices and processes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (for more on this please read our Executive Director Jennifer Wright Cook’s recent blog post here). This impacts all levels of our work both internally and externally. People of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQs, and members of other historically undervalued groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

The Field is currently seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to support The Field’s programming particularly in resource generation and development. The Program Associate will work closely with the Executive Director in all development and fundraising for The Field (including Government, Foundation, Corporate, and Individual Giving/Special Events). They are responsible for supporting the research, writing, tracking and reporting of all public and private grant proposals and reports, institutional reports and fundraising appeals. The Associate will also assist in implementing an occasional intimate special event to cultivate donors.

The Associate will also support the Executive Director in general program and organizational duties including institutional marketing efforts (annual reports, mailings, events), Board relations and core Field programs as needed.

The Associate position has significant growth potential for a dynamic candidate who is ready to dive in. To facilitate the growth of this position, s/he will be paired with a leading fundraising consultant as mentor and advisor; classes and workshops will also be available as needed. S/he will learn a lot fast, have a big impact and get real mentorship and learning. It is a big job with a lot of room for growth, agency, and leadership.

EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate has excellent writing and communication skills and is very detailed, thorough, organized, and responsible. Experience with database and list management is mandatory. S/he is ready to grow into the work assertively, confidently, and with a willingness to learn. In accordance with our mission, we are seeking a candidate who is or has been a working artist and/or has a strong passion for the arts.

The Program Associate should be able to navigate day-to-day tasks while also thinking critically and creatively about the overall goals of the organization to push the big picture forward. It is important that they are able to take initiative, plan ahead in coordination with organizational timelines, collaborate with colleagues, and work independently. She/he/they should be able to multi-task, prioritize, manage and execute projects, and contribute to the supportive (and fun) nature of our office.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development Duties:

• Supports the writing and submission of all new and renewal public and private proposal writing and reporting (including CDP reporting, SAM, Gateway, etc.);

• Researches and supports the cultivation of new funding sources (institutional and individuals);

• Oversees all individual giving including an annual appeal, online donations, and thank you letters;

• Works with the Board and the Executive Director on Board fundraising including:

o supporting cultivation appeals and events; and

o reporting and liaising with Board on individual giving.

• Assists with creating and implementing Institutional Marketing efforts.

• Manages program reporting and data gathering for fundraising purposes and The Field’s Annual Report;

• Develops and maintains departmental organizational systems (database, files, etc);

• Supports special events as needed (The Field does not do an annual fundraising event but we do implement smaller, intimate events with the Board and other lead donors); and

• Researches and supports the implementation of new tech-based fundraising tools.

Executive Director Duties:

• Supports core Field program implementation as needed;

• Works with the full staff to ensure that our artists are treated respectfully, promptly, and with expertise;

• Assists the Executive Director in general operations as needed; and

• Actively participates in and supports social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word;

• Experience with database management.

THE FIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the express policy of The Field that all aspects of employment with The Field shall be based strictly on merit and qualifications without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, age, disability, height, weight, handicap, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. It is the responsibility of all employees of The Field to carry out this policy of equal employment opportunity.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this full-time (35 hour) position will range from $32,000-$39,000 commensurate with experience as described. The position includes health insurance, vacation (two weeks), comp and sick time, and paid legal holidays. The hours will track within our office hours (10am to 5pm Mon-Fri).

TIMELINE

The Field will hold interviews in mid-July. The position begins in mid-August.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please thoroughly peruse The Field’s programs and mission at thefield.org. If you are interested in what we do and are qualified for the position please send one composite pdf that includes, in this order, a cover letter, resume, a brief essay (1 page max) on an experience that transformed your life and 3 references (including why the reference was chosen) to jobs@thefield.org. Your cover letter should include why The Field’s goals and work aligns with your career and life goals. Please write: “Program Associate” and your name in the subject line of your email. Deadline to apply: Friday, July 1.