Following is a job posting for a Program Associate, Arts and Culture
Program, at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.  Please direct
inquiries to them:


Established in 1950, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation makes
national grants in journalism, education and the field of arts and culture.
It also contributes to organizations in 27 communities where the
communications company, founded by the Knight brothers, has published or
continues to publish newspapers, but is wholly separate from and independent
of those newspapers.

        The Foundation’s Arts and Culture Program endeavors to nurture three
interconnected constituencies – artist, audience and arts institution.
Through its community and national grant making, the Foundation encourages
the creation of the highest caliber of art across the disciplines, seeks new
and innovative ways to engage the full breadth of our society in the arts,
and supports a wide range of arts institutions in their efforts to
strengthen the relationship between artist and audience.   

The Foundation, which is located in downtown Miami, Fl., is seeking to fill
the position of:

Program Associate
Arts and Culture Programs

The Program Associate works with the Program Director and contributes to all
aspects of grant proposal review, research, evaluation and administration.
The Program Associate makes recommendations for funding to the Foundation’s
trustees.  The Program Associate supports the Program Director in the
planning, implementation and oversight of program initiatives and
participates in establishing strategic objectives for the Foundation’s Arts
and Culture Programs.

The Program Associate works with a Program Assistant to assure a smooth flow
of documents through proposal review, trustee action, notification and grant
monitoring processes, and to maximize the benefit of technology in all
aspects of program administration. The Program Associate works with other
members of the Foundation staff on shared activities, such as,
interdisciplinary grant making, the preparation of publications, and
planning meetings.

This position requires a baccalaureate degree, advanced degree preferred,
and at least five years of progressive related work experience. The
successful candidate will have a proven record of program development in a
performing or visual arts organization. The individual will be familiar with
current issues and trends in the field, possess exceptional communication
skills, be a critical thinker and team player, and have the capacity to
transform abstract concepts into action.   Must be willing and able to
travel as needed.

The Foundation offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
Please forward to your resume, professional references and salary history in
confidence to:

Belinda T. Lawrence
Director of Administration
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
One Biscayne Tower, Suite 3800
2 South Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL  33131-1803 

No telephone calls, please.
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.

Specific Duties Include:

· Screening and evaluating grant proposals for eligibility and completeness.
 
· Reviewing and researching grant proposals for compliance with the
Foundation’s guidelines, for impact potential and priority for funding.
 
· Preparing recommendations, proposal summaries and other written materials
to support recommendation.
 
· Monitoring progress of funded projects and initiatives.
 
· Maintaining working relationships with local advisers in the Foundation’s
communities of interest.
 
· Serving as liaison for advisory committees, consultants and evaluation teams.
 
· Working with the Program Director to develop and monitor programs,
initiatives and administrative budgets.
 
· Ensuring the efficient transfer of information to applicants, grantees and
the interested public, as well as to the Foundation staff, advisers and
trustees.
 
· Working with other Foundation programs and departments to establish and
monitor systems, procedures, schedules and all aspects of work flow.
 
· Planning and preparing correspondence and program materials for advisory
committees, consultants, evaluators, staff meetings and conferences.
 
· Conducting research and performing other administrative duties as needed.
 
· Using the Foundation’s grant management database to maintain current and
accurate grant and proposal information.
 
· Attending selected conferences, meetings and workshops, and visiting
Knight communities and applicant organizations to maintain an awareness of
developments in the field.