New York State Council on the Arts
January 6, 2000                                 Please Post

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 TEAM ASSOCIATE (GRADE 18)

The New York State Council on the Arts is recruiting for the position of
Team Associate (P.S.&T. Grade 18). The Associate works with NYSCA's
Architecture, Planning and Design Program; Capital Projects; the Electronic
Media and Film Program, the Folk Arts Program, the Museum Program and the
Visual Arts Program in the administration of the agency's grants programs.
The starting salary is $35,945 plus $823 location pay. There is a full
benefits package available including life, health, dental, vision and
retirement plans.

The minimum qualifications are a four year college degree in an arts field
(or equivalent experience) plus one year work experience in the arts.
Candidates must be computer proficient in word processing, data spreadsheet
programs and on-line communications.

The candidate should have proven organizational skills, a sense of detail,
and be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in
writing. Sensitivity to a variety of esthetic systems and the ability to
work well with people are essential. Candidates should be willing to travel
around the state to meet with applicants and attend arts activities, often
overnight and on weekends. A valid driver's license is useful.

Responsibilities include preparing and coordinating applications for
competitive and comparative review by a peer panel; conducting reviews
either on-site or by phone; evaluating and analyzing applications; and
preparing written reports, memoranda and statistical analyses.

Other duties include assisting the program directors to convene meetings,
forums and seminars; assisting in the implementation of technical
assistance programs and projects; collecting and maintaining data,
maintaining electronic and paper applicant files, and compiling analyses,
statistics and information.

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

NYSCA is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national
origin, marital or veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

Information on this employment opportunity is posted on the NYSCA website:
www.nysca.org

Inquiries should be made in writing (Do Not Telephone) with a resume and
writing sample to:
Debby Silverfine, Deputy Director
NYS Council on the Arts
915 Broadway, 8th Floor
NYC, NY 10010

Deadline for Application:  February 3, 2000

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