Posted on November 18, 2009

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Associate Program Officer

Established in 1980, the Asian Cultural Council is a foundation supporting cultural exchange between the United States and Asia, and between the countries of Asia. Headquartered in New York City, the ACC maintains offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo, with affiliates in Taipei and Manila. Its geographic purview includes an extensive area of Asia, from Afghanistan to Japan. Grants are made in the fields of archaeology, architecture (design, theory, and history), art history, art and architectural conservation, crafts, dance, film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theatre, and video. Grants are primarily given to individuals; however some grants are given to educational and cultural organizations engaged in projects of special significance to Asian-American exchange.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports Program Officers in New York on all aspects of day-to-day program activities
• Arranges individual overall program plans that will enable grantees to meet their goals and develop in their careers, including arranging meetings, residencies, and travel etc.
• Maintains international network of cultural specialists who can assist ACC grantees in their work and advise the ACC on its work in Asia and the United States
• Creates and manages grantee budgets and tracks overall program budget
• Works closely with Manager of Grantee Programs to handle grantee logistical plans, including apartment set up, local travel, setting up of bank accounts, visas etc.
• Performs administrative duties including filing, correspondence, creating worksheets, etc.
• Works with program staff to evaluate applications, meet applicants, correspond with references, make funding recommendations and write grant notification letters
• Writes reports recommending candidates for fellowships for review by ACC Board of Directors.
• Assists in managing online application process, sending out applications, processing completed applications, (letters of references, grant notification letters, etc.)
• Maintains grantee entries in the ACC database; assists in generating declination and postponement letters, lists, reports, etc.
• Drafts correspondence and final reports to foundations and donors
• Liaisons with staff in Asia offices on a regular basis
• Regularly attends performances/exhibitions
• Represents the ACC at events, conferences and meetings

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in art history or a related field
• At least five years of arts administration, programming, and/or related experience
• Spoken fluency and written proficiency in Chinese language (Mandarin)
• Professional experience working with artists from Asia, travel and work in Asia
• Excellent writing/verbal communication skills, computer skills (both PC and Mac platforms)
• Familiarity with data base systems (Filemaker Pro, GIFTS, etc.)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Work experience in cultural exchange and non-profit organizations a plus.

Compensation: $30,000-$40,000 per year plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision and transit. A 401K plan will begin after six months of employment.

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to opportunitiesataccandtmu@accny.org. We will contact applicants whom we wish to interview. Please no phone calls.

Job Type: Program
Organization Type: Grantmaking Public Charities