Community Arts Grants & Programs Coordinator

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia’s Department of Tourism – Kanawha Co. seeks a Community Arts Coordinator to oversee grant programs and coordinate arts initiatives. The role is full-time, on-site at the Capitol Complex in Charleston with some travel and after-hours events.

Responsibilities include managing grant guidelines, audits, reports, and collaborations with state and national partners. Strong writing, reporting, and organizational skills are essential; knowledge of Google Workspace is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the industry or related work.
• Benefits described by the hiring agency; not in civil service.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting panel reviews.
• Development of program guidelines, policy, and literature.
• Conduct ongoing program evaluations.
• Audit final reports.
• Prepare and present reports to the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
• Work with the National Endowment for the Arts and regional contacts for technical assistance.
• Conduct regional meetings, grant-writing workshops, and listening tours.
• Create social media and blog posts for the Arts Office.
• Attend various meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Grant evaluation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Auditing reports

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of West Virginia’s Department of Tourism – Kanawha Co. seeks a Community Arts Coordinator to oversee grant programs and coordinate arts initiatives. The role is full-time, on-site at the Capitol Complex in Charleston with some travel and after-hours events.

Responsibilities include managing grant guidelines, audits, reports, and collaborations with state and national partners. Strong writing, reporting, and organizational skills are essential; knowledge of Google Workspace is a plus.