AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is seeking a part or full-time Grants and Professional Development Program Associate through June 2012. This contract position will provide support for the Organizational Grant Program and Arts Internship Program, as well as a variety of professional development initiatives.

Major responsibilities include:
- Provides administrative support for the Organizational Grant Program (OGP) which provides $4.1 million in support to 350 Los Angeles County arts organizations\
- Assists with grant application review, including financial and artistic documentation
- Coordinates workshops, symposium and events, such as OGP workshops and Arts Tune-Ups at various locations throughout Los Angeles County
- Provides support for panel review meetings including note taking, set-up and a/v
- Assists in generating and managing contracts, invoices and payment logs
- Responds to inquiries from the public, potential applicants and grantees
- Manages social media posts and Web site updates

Qualifications and competencies include:
- Exceptional ability to analyze information and data;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong ability to problem solve and prioritize a multi-faceted workload under general supervision;
- Outstanding attention to detail;
- demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet multiple competing deadlines;
- Dependable, responsive, prepared, and flexible with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
- Excellent computer skills, with complete fluency in Word and Excel; and
- Familiarity with government grantmaking, arts programs and California Cultural Data Project a plus.

Compensation
The compensation range for this contract position is competitive, depending on qualifications.

Application Process
Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references. All submissions should be emailed to employment@arts.lacounty.gov, with Grants and Professional Development Program Associate Application as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission. Position will remain open until the staffing need is met and may close without advance notice.
Background
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission fosters excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding and accessibility of the arts in Los Angeles County. The Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services for the County, including information and resources for the community, artists, educators, arts organizations and municipalities. To learn more about the Arts Commission, please visit www.lacountyarts.org.

from LA Culture Net