Community Engagement and Grants Coordinator

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Community Engagement and Grants Coordinator

@ Acadiana Center for the Arts

Position Overview:

• AcA is the Regional Arts Council for Region (RAC) 4 in Louisiana (Acadiana) and the central, organizing and convening hub of arts and culture in Acadiana. The Community Engagement and
• Grants Department supports the main functions of the RAC and the part-time Community
• Engagement and Grants Coordinator works to support the programming and administrative needs within the Department.

Focus Area 1: Grants and Program Administration

• Success Statement: Community Engagement and Grants Coordinator seamlessly manages grant cycles through clear communication, eective support to applicants, coordinating workshop logistics, and maintaining accurate and accessible departmental records.

Performance Standard:

• Support Community Engagement and Grants Director in gathering and ling grant paperwork over the cycle of each grant program and maintaining the archives of these programs
• Communicate with artists, arts & culture organizations and the general public on an ongoing basis regarding current and upcoming grants, professional development opportunities, and other events
• Support grant recipients and prospective applicants with troubleshooting applications, reporting, and any other requirements
• Gather information from workshop facilitators and upload to ticketing system
• Manage departmental contact information

Focus Area 2: Workshop & Event Coordination

• Success Statement: Participant evaluations confirm that AcA’s continuing education and outreach programs are properly managed to ensure value is delivered and to meet the changing needs of artists, organizations, and the community.

Performance Standard:

• Assist with department activities and events (i.e. Creative Acadiana Workshops, information sessions, press conferences, Artist Round Ups, etc.)
• Set up technology to stream and record workshops as needed
• Communicate with Facilities and Cafe for event needs
• Support various Community Engagement and Grants programs as needed including being present for different aspects of departmental programming, as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Focus Area 3: Workplace Relationships

• Success Statement: AcA has a cohesive team that supports one another and the mission of the organization.

Performance Standard:

• Report to the Community Engagement and Grants Director
• Communicate eectively and collaboratively with AcA team members to support the success of Community Engagement and Grants Programs.
• Manage task ow with the Community Engagement and Grants Director and all AcA program directors that rely on support from the Community Engagement and Grants department.
• Work swiftly and reliably, serving as a highly responsive partner to many outside stakeholders.
• Participate in organization-wide team events usually on a monthly basis
• Assist with special projects, as appropriate.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of previous experience in non-prot administrative role is preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Cultural competency and ability to interact successfully with a variety of racially, ethnically, and economically diverse artists and cultural workers
• Superior organizational skills are required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to receive and understand direction, ask questions when appropriate, and manage time to work eectively and independently.
• Comfortable working in Mac OS environment, Google Suite, and with project management tools (Basecamp)
• Ability to work in an open oce setting
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ability to work well under time pressure
• Ability to receive feedback and change focus to meet deadlines.
• Must be a team player
• Prociency in Spanish is a plus.

Hours:

• 20-25 hours per week.
• This part-time position will have exible working hours to be determined upon hire 
• Acadiana Center for the Arts main working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. 
• Weekend and event work is required

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Qualifications:

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of previous experience in non-prot administrative role is preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Cultural competency and ability to interact successfully with a variety of racially, ethnically, and economically diverse artists and cultural workers
• Superior organizational skills are required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to receive and understand direction, ask questions when appropriate, and manage time to work eectively and independently.
• Comfortable working in Mac OS environment, Google Suite, and with project management tools (Basecamp)
• Ability to work in an open oce setting
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ability to work well under time pressure
• Ability to receive feedback and change focus to meet deadlines.
• Must be a team player
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/careers/. 

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