Grants Program Manager, Arts & Community Impact

ArtsKC - Regional Arts Council; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

ArtsKC - Regional Arts Council in Kansas City, MO is seeking a full-time Program Manager, Grants to establish and manage the grants program, engage with artists and arts organizations, and oversee the grant review process. The role requires 3–5 years of grants administration, strong communication, attention to detail, and a passion for advancing equity in the arts.

You will manage the Foundant system, coordinate committee reviews, and ensure timely grant payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the arts or related field.
• Substantial experience with grants management software.
• Minimum of 3-5 years grants administration or management experience.
• Mathematical literacy and mastery of basic accounting concepts.
• Strong skills managing people, processes, and timelines.
• Proven ability to track and manage several projects and processes simultaneously.
• Highly effective oral and written communicator with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication styles.
• High level of demonstrated accuracy.
• Exceptionally motivated, organized and detail-oriented; team player with a willingness to help where required.
• Professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the grants program schedule and deadlines on a fiscal year basis
• Mentor and guide artists and organizations in grant application process
• Review applications for completeness and eligibility
• Identify and recruit qualified grant review committee members
• Organize, convene, and administer grant review committees
• Ensure application review is conducted in accordance with the highest standards of equity and integrity
• Assist finance and accounting with timely Grant payments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to applicants post decision making
• Manage the online grants system, which is currently Foundant
• Manage Grants & Awards archive & documentation of annual process & grantee work

Skills

Grants management

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in arts or related field

Tools

Foundant

Job description

ArtsKC - Regional Arts Council in Kansas City, MO is seeking a full-time Program Manager, Grants to establish and manage the grants program, engage with artists and arts organizations, and oversee the grant review process. The role requires 3–5 years of grants administration, strong communication, attention to detail, and a passion for advancing equity in the arts.

You will manage the Foundant system, coordinate committee reviews, and ensure timely grant payments.