Interdisciplinary Renaissance Programs Coordinator

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Program Coordinator to collaborate with the Director and Librarian in expanding research, education, arts, and public-facing programs. The role focuses on outreach, grant development, and interdisciplinary partnerships across the Five Colleges and beyond.

The position emphasizes project leadership, fundraising, and coordination of public humanities initiatives, including artist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early modern literature, history, or related field.
• At least two years of arts administration experience.
• Knowledge of subject areas related to Renaissance history, culture, arts and languages.
• Successful grant writing experience and knowledge of funding opportunities and strategies.
• Familiarity with rare books and manuscripts and ability to read roman, italic, and gothic typefaces.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and expand cross-institutional partnerships through outreach and program development.
• Meet with students, scholars, and administrators across Renaissance Centers and programs.
• Develop sustainable research partnerships with external Renaissance Centers.
• Identify and pursue grant funding proposals regionally and nationally.
• Steward designated Center financial resources toward mission goals.
• Coordinate publicity, travel arrangements, room reservations, and facility use.
• Create internships and expand work-study and educational programming across the Five Colleges.

Skills

Arts administration

Grant writing

Project management

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Strategic advisory

Public humanities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early modern literature, history, or related field

Job description

The Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Program Coordinator to collaborate with the Director and Librarian in expanding research, education, arts, and public-facing programs. The role focuses on outreach, grant development, and interdisciplinary partnerships across the Five Colleges and beyond.

The position emphasizes project leadership, fundraising, and coordination of public humanities initiatives, including artist