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