Associate Program Officer, Arts and Culture

The Kresge Foundation; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kresge Foundation is seeking an Associate Program Officer for Arts and Culture in the Detroit metro area. The role supports evaluating grant applications and manages multiple grants within the national Arts & Culture program, contributing to equity-driven community development through strategic priorities.

The position features a hybrid schedule in Troy, MI with in-office days and potential adjustments based on work needs. Residents in or relocating to the Detroit area are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate grant applications for the national Arts & Culture program.
• Manage and monitor several grants and reporting requirements.
• Assist with select bodies of work aligned with the program’s strategic priorities.

Job description

Associate Program Officer, Arts and Culture

Posted on March 25, 2026

The Associate Program Officer will support the work of the national Arts & Culture program team to evaluate grant applications, manage and monitor several grants, and assist with select bodies of work associated with the program’s strategic priorities.

The Arts & Culture program strategy seeks to position culture and creativity as drivers of more just communities. The program strategy exclusively supports equitable and creative approaches to community development and planning that fully integrate art, cultural strategy and community-engaged design. The program pursues this strategy through three focus areas:

• Creative Strategies in Place
• People Mobilizing for Change
• Cross-Sector Partnerships

The Arts & Culture program does not manage or oversee arts funding in metro Detroit. The portfolio focuses on national arts and culture, excluding Detroit, MI.

All Kresge programs and practices share the goals of expanding equity and opportunity, decreasing poverty, and increasing social and economic mobility in America’s cities.

This position is located in Troy, Michigan and currently has a hybrid schedule. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the standard in-office days, however, there may be times when you will have to adjust the days based on work needs.

Location Requirement

This position is based in the Detroit, MI metro area and is not eligible for remote work. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the area upon hire.

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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