United States Artists Full-Time Program Manager

United States Artists (USA) is currently seeking a full-time Program Manager who will oversee the administration and management of our fellowship program, as well as advise on all related initiatives such as our Alumni Council and Assembly. This is a full-time position that will report directly to our President & CEO and manage a Program Assistant and Intern, as well as work collaboratively with our Development, Communications, and Finance staff. USA is a national arts funding nonprofit organization based in Chicago, IL. Each year, USA awards about fifty $50,000 fellowships to the country’s most accomplished and innovative artists working in the fields of Architecture & Design, Crafts, Dance, Literature, Media, Music, Theater & Performance, Traditional Arts, and Visual Arts. USA Fellows spotlight the importance of artists across the country, celebrating the broad diversity of American artistic practices and cultivating a creative ecology that is diverse in age, race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. Fellows are selected through a rigorous, highly competitive process involving hundreds of experts, scholars, administrators, and artists. Since our founding in 2006, USA has awarded 488 artists with nearly $25 million in support. To learn more about the organization, please visit our website.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversees administration of fellowship program cycle from beginning to end, including identifying nominators, managing artist applications, coordinating selection panels, as well as finalizing and announcing annual USA Fellows;
• Supports artists throughout the fellowship application process including answering all inquiries and providing application feedback as needed;
• Manages program budget and schedule while regularly reviewing and evaluating the program with USA staff and occasional contractors;
• Manages Program Assistant who will oversee and maintain databases, surveys, and evaluation tools for all Fellow Alumni including tracking and updating contact information, noting artist achievements, biographies, and web presence;
• Supports all aspects of USA’s alumni relations including the Artists Assembly, Alumni advisory council, artist residencies, and other partnerships;
• Supports Finance Director in maintaining and organizing financial contracts and IRS forms;
• Represents USA’s mission, vision, values, and goals in person, online, and in print;
• Travels to necessary and relevant conferences, symposiums, and convenings;
• Takes on additional duties as required IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Meticulous organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage budgets, and keep timely correspondence;
• A “team player” who understands the dynamics of working within a small, productive staff that is constantly dependent on and accountable to one another;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the means to address issues in non-confrontational ways, but nevertheless with determination; a track record as an effective communicator; the presence and credibility to serve as an effective spokesperson for USA;
• A “doer” with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities ranging from the internal day-to-day to the highly creative; an energetic, alert, hardworking person, able to take immediate action when necessary;
• Demonstrate maturity, curiosity, and a sense of humor; is at ease with collaborating both internally with staff and externally with public entities, and can connect with artists and partners alike;
• Ability to work effectively with an incredibly diverse community EXPERIENCE
• At least three to ve years full-time work experience in arts administration • Knowledge of one or more artistic disciplines with a passion for learning about all fields
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience with Microsoft office software, database programs and social media platforms
• Experience and knowledge of commonly used photo, video, and sound editing software • Bachelor’s degree in a related eld

COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION
– This position is full-time, and maintains 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
– Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
– Excellent employee benefits package

To apply, please email the documents below in a single PDF to jobs@unitedstatesartists.org, and indicate “Program Manager” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is 5pm CST on May 26, 2017. Additionally, please email all inquiries to the same address. No calls please. – Cover Letter: provide detail on how your experience and skills fit the responsibilities and qualifications of this position, as well as which artistic disciplines in which you feel you are most well- versed – Statement: in less than 500 words, discuss why you believe artists matter to American society – Resume and three references