Arts Grants & Programs Associate

The McKnight Foundation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The McKnight Foundation seeks a professional Program and Grants Associate to support the Arts program and manage relationships with internal and external partners. Reporting to the Grants & Information Management Director, the PGA will handle grantmaking tasks and coordinate program activities in Minneapolis.

Key responsibilities include grant management, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding policies, with collaboration across program staff and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ related full-time professional work experience in a foundation, nonprofit, or governmental field, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Professional work experience in an administrative position is preferred, including experience maintaining a computer database and files, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Grantee relationship management, including external scheduling, grantee questions regarding grantmaking process, site visits with grantees, grant terms, and reporting requirements.
• Produce grantmaking budget for program, assist in monitoring payout.
• Process grant reports and create payment packets.
• Attend regular program team meetings, contribute to initial inquiry and/or reviews meetings.
• Track and manage quarterly grant cycle deadlines and board book process.
• Coordinate creation and production of team’s quarterly board book materials.
• Provide backup for other program and grants associates as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Data systems

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Grantmaking database

Job description

The McKnight Foundation seeks a professional Program and Grants Associate to support the Arts program and manage relationships with internal and external partners. Reporting to the Grants & Information Management Director, the PGA will handle grantmaking tasks and coordinate program activities in Minneapolis.

Key responsibilities include grant management, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding policies, with collaboration across program staff and management.