Folklife Program Director - Hybrid, Grants & Partnerships

Natural and Cultural Resources; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Arts Council within the DNCR seeks a Folklife Director to lead the Folklife Program’s development and management for traditional artists and arts organizations. You will set priorities, supervise staff and interns, and partner with other agencies to advance folklife initiatives statewide.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in related arts administration, with strong grant management, program development, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art, English, one of the performing arts or arts administration, depending upon specific area of program assignment, and three years of experience directly related to the program area of assignment; two of which must be in a consultative/administrative capacity within an arts organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the portfolio of grant offerings tailored to discipline‑specific arts organizations and other organizations that provide arts programs in folklife and related areas; update grant guidelines and develop communications plans; host virtual office hours and webinars to help applicants navigate guidelines.
• Monitor all grantees in the Folklife Program and review final reports; conduct site visits for high-risk grantees; contract outside evaluators when needed; assist Grants Office in collecting components of grant contracts; approve revised budgets and send rejection letters to underfunded applicants.
• Develop professional resources and technical assistance for artists and discipline-specific organizations; collaborate with statewide service organizations to identify needs and partnerships.
• Meet with individuals to discuss professional opportunities in the arts and cultural sector; cover topics including funding, governance, and marketing.
• Supervise a summer intern and any interns or vendors; ensure work plans and deliverables are met; process related invoices.

Skills

Grant administration

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Job description

The North Carolina Arts Council within the DNCR seeks a Folklife Director to lead the Folklife Program’s development and management for traditional artists and arts organizations. You will set priorities, supervise staff and interns, and partner with other agencies to advance folklife initiatives statewide.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in related arts administration, with strong grant management, program development, and stakeholder engagement skills.