Arts Foundation Program Officer — Grantmaking Leader

Thoma Foundation; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

The Thoma Art Foundation seeks an entrepreneurial Program Officer to lead grantmaking and mentor staff, shaping the foundation's evolving mission as it grows and adapts to new opportunities.

The Program Officer will interface with art organizations, museums, and the public to promote our collection and encourage institutions to apply for grants, traveling as needed to build relationships and expand programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Art History or related field.
• Knowledgeable in Digital, Post-War Abstract Painting, Spanish Colonial, and Japanese Bamboo.
• Minimum five years of grantmaking and supervisory experience in an entrepreneurial organization.
• Superior research, written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated with the ability to execute on plans independent of direction.
• Creative and confident to propose new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage our grants program: research and identify promising projects and grantees, evaluate grant applications, review grant reports, and communicate with grantees from application to post-award process
• Administer and maintain our grants management system to manage, track, and report grant data; oversee the continual improvement of the grants system
• Oversee Foundation operations and internal communications with regular reporting to Founder
• Oversee and evaluate the effectiveness of programming, provide recommendations for improvements, and highlight areas of success
• Demonstrate effective staff leadership and organizational skills in the areas of problem solving and mentoring

Job description

The Thoma Art Foundation seeks an entrepreneurial Program Officer to lead grantmaking and mentor staff, shaping the foundation's evolving mission as it grows and adapts to new opportunities.

The Program Officer will interface with art organizations, museums, and the public to promote our collection and encourage institutions to apply for grants, traveling as needed to build relationships and expand programs.