NH State Council on the Arts
Seeks a full-time Chief Grants Coordinator

Concord, NH October 18, 2007 - The Division of Arts has an opening for a full-time Chief Grants Coordinator (Labor Grade 25). The salary range for this position is $40,969.50-$55,458.00.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in the arts or arts history (visual, literary or performing), public or business administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Five years experience at an administrative level in a cultural institution, preferably a nonprofit arts organization or government arts agency, or in city, state or federal governmental operations in grants management, budget preparation or other related area. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Questions may be directed by e-mail to Rebecca.Lawrence@dcr.nh.gov.

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Classification: Chief Grants Program Coordinator Function Code: 1815-034

Position Title : Chief Grants Officer Date Established: 8/15/88

Position # :13769 Date of Last Amendment: 12/08/06

BASIC PURPOSE : To oversee all Arts Division grant programs to meet federal and state requirements and to collect and analyze information on all agency grants to contribute to Division goals for strengthening NH’s arts resources.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees Division grant programs to develop, in collaboration with grant coordinators, appropriate grant guidelines, related forms and documents, and evaluation methods.
• Generates statistical, fiscal, and narrative reports for Director and State Arts Councilors to use in developing Division policies, requesting funds, and reporting to state and federal officials.
• Administers Organizational Support Program. Advises grant applicants, reviews applications, and, with advice from independent panels, recommends appropriate action. Provides technical assistance and designs learning modules for nonprofit arts administrators and board members.
• Oversees grant data management system ( PEARL), grant contracts, and Governor and Council submissions with support from grants and contracts technician.
• Reviews, modifies and implements procedures for administering all Division grant programs to ensure uniformity and adherence to Division policies.
• Supervises support staff to meet day to day office management needs, which include acting as the Division liaison to OIT and the Dept. of Cultural Resources business office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in the arts or arts history (visual, literary or performing), public or business administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Five years experience at an administrative level in a cultural institution, preferably a nonprofit arts organization or government arts agency, or in city, state or federal governmental operations in grants management, budget preparation or other related area. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Must be eligible to hold a New Hampshire driver’s license and have access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of the classification.

Last updated: October 22, 2007