National Arts Strategies Seeks Program Manager
Key Activities
- Manage projects – Coordinate planning timelines and organize meetings with staff team and external partners
- Manage a portfolio of 4-5 programs simultaneously
- Manage and track regranting activities
- Manage the organization’s CRM system, including payment processing, data collection, and grants management
- Delegate and guide program assistant in their work to:
- Organize online applications for NAS programs and other events
- Serve as the front line of communication with program participants, informing them of key program updates and answering questions
- Research and book venue, catering and A/V for events
- Draft and send emails with logistical information to all program participants
- Review contracts and payment timelines with finance & executive assistant
- Produce learning materials (e.g. slides, notebooks, handouts, nametags)
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications and/or Experience
This position requires, at a minimum, the following qualifications and personal qualities:
- 1-2 years of direct experience in project coordination and event management
- Good communication skills – written and verbal
- Project management skills – organized, consistent and on time
- Experience with Salesforce strongly preferred
- Experience with or knowledge about the arts and culture sector preferred
- Experience with or interest in online learning
- Demonstrated ability to work in small, fast-paced teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience managing a team
- Adaptive, curious, highly organized and possessing a good sense of humor. A collaborative team-player is a must – it’s how we work every day.
Organizational Culture and Benefits
Each staff member is expected to be a standout colleague, self-motivated, and committed to an atmosphere of respectful, honest, and open communication. The work environment is one of high energy, high activity, mutual support, and occasional humor. NAS provides opportunities for learning and professional development, and a gratifying work experience.
This is a full-time position. The general schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with an hour for lunch. An alternate schedule may be possible and should be discussed with the supervisor.
The starting salary for this position is $60,000 per year, plus the benefits we currently offer, which include health insurance and retirement benefits, sick/vacation leave, ongoing professional development, and flexible work hours.
NAS has returned to a combination of remote work and work from our office, located in a Metro-accessible location in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is required to work from our office four days per month at a minimum (with no expense reimbursement). The number of days required to work from the office is subject to change. Travel to NAS events (post-COVID) is required 3-4 times per year (with expense reimbursement).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, or health/disability status.
To Apply
Please send in a single PDF labeled with your first and last name to hiring@artstrategies.org:
- A brief statement telling us more about you, a proud moment you’ve had recently and two questions you have for us
- A one-page resume listing relevant skills and experience
- Contact information for three references (phone numbers and email addresses) who know you and your work. References will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Attention to detail matters in the position and only complete applications will be reviewed. NAS will confirm receipt of your complete application. No phone calls, please. Only final candidates will be contacted for interview. The deadline to apply is May 17, 2022, 11:59 PM EDT.
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