Program Associate, Fellowships & International

Are you ready to be a key player in a team dedicated to supporting artistic expression and creating impactful art experiences? Mid Atlantic Arts is excited to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced Program Associate, Fellowships & International to join our organization. Reporting directly to the Program Director, International & Program Director, Fellowships, this role supports Mid Atlantic Arts’ international portfolio, as well as Individual Artist Fellowship programs in partnership with state arts councils (NJ and DE). The Program Associate assists both the Program Director, Fellowships, and the Program Director, International in providing generous administrative and technical support to program applicants and grantees. The position’s responsibilities include assisting with panel review/meetings, researching professionals in various artistic disciplines to serve as potential panelists, and developing and maintaining program communication strategies. The Program Associate, Fellowships & International also supports meetings and events that advance the organization’s mission, including representing Mid Atlantic Arts at various events and organizing program informational webinars. What We Offer: Full-Time Position: You'll be an integral part of our team, reporting directly to the Program Director, International & Program Director, Fellowships. Competitive Salary: The hourly range for this position is $49,000 to $55,000 commensurate with experience. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a full range of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Vacation/Sick/Holiday Leave, and Professional Development opportunities. Dynamic Work Environment: Join a passionate team committed to making a difference through the arts. Work How You Thrive: This is a Hybrid/Remote! (Preferred: Baltimore/DC Area): This position offers a dynamic hybrid/remote work arrangement, allowing you to strike the perfect balance between professional excellence and personal well-being. Candidates must reside in the Mid-Atlantic region. The region includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. While we welcome talent from the Mid-Atlantic area, we prefer candidates in the vibrant Baltimore/DC area. Join us and let your career flourish, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment! Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining online grant forms for various grant programs. Assist in reviewing a high volume of submitted applications for eligibility and completeness and work directly with applicant artists to remediate application issues wherever possible. Provide technical assistance, information, and other support to applicants, grant recipients, and other constituents through one-on-one support, training videos, and webinars. Organize program informational webinars and other events including registration, program presentation, and communication to attendees.   Plan and implement logistics for grant panel meetings and professional development webinars. Liaise with contractors, including management of contracts and the payment process. Write, proof, and edit internal and external communications, including guidelines and online grant forms.   Assist in developing and maintaining program-specific content in coordination with colleagues including program web pages, emails, online resources, press releases, print collateral, and social media.  Assist with program documentation, evaluation, and information sharing; work with Development staff to support reporting and case-making with donors and funders, and to connect program knowledge across organization and with field. Research professionals in various artistic disciplines to serve as potential panelists, and, in addition, research prospective applicants and agents for International. Help manage data collection – including tracking, retrieval, and reporting – and interface with online grant systems and database. Assist in coordinating grant notifications, agreements, and panel review feedback for program applicants and grantees. Work collaboratively with the Program Director, Fellowships, to assess and streamline the administration of the NJ Individual Artist Fellowships program including: Participate in an annual debrief with State Arts Council staff. Review guideline requirements to improve clarity and ease-of-use in keeping with the parameters set forth by the State Arts Council. Develop and test the online application, with particular focus on accessibility. Assess feedback from the field.  Travel for this position is infrequent but local and national travel for conferences, meetings, and other events, or for professional development, may be required.  Actively participate in Mid Atlantic Arts’ strategic efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility within the organization and the broader arts community.