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4 weeks ago
The Joyce Foundation is seeking a Culture Program Director to lead and manage the $2 million annual racial-equity-centered Culture grantmaking portfolio, including the highly-esteemed Joyce Awards, and serve as a convenor around and advocate for racial equity in the arts in Chicago and throughout the Great Lakes region.
Key Responsibilities:- Advancing the Culture Program strategy by monitoring the field; staying abreast of local, regional, and national trends; and collaborating with grantees, peers, and allies.
- Overseeing a grantmaking portfolio of nearly $2 million to arts and cultural organizations in Chicago, many of which are organizations led by and rooted in black, indigenous, and other communities of color.
- Building and nurturing relationships with current and prospective grantees, soliciting letters of inquiry and proposals, reviewing and evaluating proposals, conducting further assessments through site visits, and attending exhibitions and performances.
- Preparing written recommendations for and making oral presentations to the Foundation's leadership and board of directors.
- Monitoring grants for fulfillment of contract requirements and legal compliance.
- Collaborating with the Communications team to highlight the work of Culture grantees.
- Overseeing the Joyce Awards, including conducting outreach to and serving as a resource for potential applicants, reviewing letters of inquiry and providing feedback, building a national jury of artists and arts leaders, and facilitating jury review of proposals.
- Advocating for Racial Equity in the Arts in Chicago and the Great Lakes, organizing talks, panels, and events highlighting the work of grantees, often in conjunction with grantees and other funders.
- A minimum of 8 years experience in the arts, including as an arts advocate, artist, arts administrator, arts professional, arts organization board member, arts funder, and/or teaching artist.
- Deep understanding of the cultural heritage and diversity of Chicago and working knowledge of artists, arts organizations, and the arts ecosystem in Chicago.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity through work, volunteer, and/or service experience and strong analysis of the barriers to racial equity in the arts.
- Strong strategic, analytic, and communications skills, including the ability to formulate strategy, write clearly and succinctly under time pressure, and craft and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in developing networks and productive working relationships with diverse constituencies in the arts sector.
- A degree required. An advanced degree is preferred.
- A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
- The opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to advancing racial equity and economic mobility in the Great Lakes region.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Joyce Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, or marital status.
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