Program Officer, Community Grants & Impact

Arts Science & Cultural Council of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts & Science Council (ASC) in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, is seeking a Program Officer, Community Programs, to lead grant portfolios and advance high-impact community initiatives across our arts, science, and cultural programs.

The role oversees lifecycles, collaborates with the Culture Blocks team, and supports equitable distribution of resources to strengthen community programming. Strong evaluation and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management, grantmaking, arts administration in nonprofit settings.
• Experience in program evaluation and community programming.
• Experience with artists or cultural organizations preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full portfolio of Community Programs including Venue Access Grants and Community Connector Grants.
• Design, manage, and refine program guidelines, criteria, timelines, and reporting processes.
• Lead all grant lifecycle phases: outreach, applications, review, award, contracting, reporting.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance on eligibility and best practices.
• Recruit and train panelists; synthesize feedback and prepare leadership recommendations.
• Monitor grantee progress and ensure compliance; collaborate with ASC Culture Blocks.

Skills

Program management

Grantmaking

Arts administration

Community programming

Spanish

Education

Nonprofit program management experience

Tools

Blackbaud Grantmaking

Job description

Arts & Science Council (ASC) in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, is seeking a Program Officer, Community Programs, to lead grant portfolios and advance high-impact community initiatives across our arts, science, and cultural programs.

The role oversees lifecycles, collaborates with the Culture Blocks team, and supports equitable distribution of resources to strengthen community programming. Strong evaluation and communication skills are required.