JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
     MUSEUM PROGRAM - ARTS PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

     The New York State Council on the Arts is recruiting for the position
     of Arts Program Associate (Grade 23) in the Museum Program.  The
     annual salary range for the position is $46,727 - $57,537 (plus $823
     locality pay) commensurate with experience.  The starting salary
     usually begins in the lower end of the range.  There is a full
     benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, retirement
     and vision.

     The U.S Immigration and Nationality act stipulates that no individual
     may be employed without proof of authority to work in this country.

     The minimum qualifications are a four (4) year college degree in
     liberal arts or related field (or equivalent work experience) and
     three (3) years of progressively responsible artistic/ administrative
     experience within the museum profession.  Alternatively, the candidate
     may have an advanced degree in art history, history, American studies,
     material culture studies, museum studies, or a related field and two
     (2) years of artistic/ administrative experience within the museum
     profession.  The minimum qualifications also include computer
     proficiency in word processing, data spreadsheet programs, and on-line
     communications.

     The Museum Program administers grants to art, history, science,
     children's and specialized museums, and for art historical,
     historical, anthropological, science and multi-disciplinary
     exhibitions. The primary responsibilities of the position include
     working on all phases of grants administration: (1) Provide applicants
     with information and professional advice relating to the preparation
     of applications, (2) Conduct application reviews either on-site or by
     telephone, (3) Evaluate applications using analysis of both
     programmatic and fiscal criteria, (4) Prepare applications for
     competitive review, (5) Prepare written reports, organizational
     reviews, statistical analyses and memoranda for peer review panels,
     (6) Coordinate information flow for the grants program, (7) Present
     grant analysis and recommendation before Panel, Council Committee and
     Council,  (8) Communicate Council grant decision and funding rationale
     to applicants, (9) Monitor contract compliance of grantees.  Other
     responsibilities of the position include: (1) Attend exhibitions and
     public programs of applicants, (2) Assist the Program Director in
     convening meetings, forums, workshops and seminars to address needs
     and concerns of the field,  (3) Collect and maintain data of field
     resources, gather and analyze information and produce reports on
     topics of importance to the field, (4) Assist with technical
     assistance initiatives, develop and coordinate special projects which
     respond to the needs of the field, (5) Represent the Program at
     meetings, symposia and professional conferences, (6) Organize meetings
     of constituents, (7) Maintain applicant files and support materials.

     Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills,
     both written and verbal, and a keen eye for detail.  Applicants are
     expected to have a working knowledge of museum practices and a
     familiarity with museums of at least one discipline.  Applicants
     should be willing to travel throughout New York State.  A valid New
     York State driver's license is very useful.

     Inquiries should be made in writing (do not telephone or email)
     together with a resume of professional and educational background, and
     a writing sample to:

     Robert Baron, Museum Program Director
     New York State Council on the Arts
     915 Broadway, 8th Floor
     New York, NY 10010

     DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, February 5, 1999