Program Officer New York
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 130 - 140
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation
The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation sustains its founders legacy by funding arts education programs in NYC schools awarding grants to cultural institutions and loaning artworks for scholarly 2024 the Foundation awarded $6.6 million in grants reflecting its deep commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.
The Opportunity
We seek a committed arts education leader to advance our grantmaking through trust-based practices that center grantee leadership. The Program Officer builds strong relationships supports grantee capacity and collaboration and reduces administrative burden by documenting progress through direct engagement rather than formal reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep arts education knowledge strong NYC cultural and educational networks and passion for advancing equity through the arts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Arts Education Program Officer will assist with all aspects of the Foundations programmatic work including but not limited to:
Grantmaking & Strategy
Collaborate with team to strengthen arts education initiatives and develop funding priorities that center grantee leadership
Identify and evaluate new strategies aligned with the Foundations mission and trust-based principles
Serve as primary liaison for designated grantees reviewing progress and recommending new grants through transparent value-driven processes
Fulfill due diligence requirements while minimizing grantee administrative burden
Champion equity access and anti-racism in arts education with rigor and urgency
Grantee Support & Partnership
Build trust-based relationships to understand grantee work strategies and goals
Partner with grantees to identify capacity-building opportunities tied to their definitions of success
Meet regularly with grantees to provide feedback resources and connections to additional funding opportunities
Evaluation & Learning
Design assessment frameworks collect and analyze data and synthesize actionable insights in partnership with grantees
Share evaluation outcomes that elevate grantee work with leadership partners and the field
Research and analyze emerging trends challenges and opportunities in arts education and youth development
Convening & Field Building
Design and facilitate convenings for peer learning and knowledge sharing
Represent Foundation at conferences and professional gatherings
Build partnerships for collective impact and coordinate philanthropic responses to sector-wide needs
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
6 years in arts/cultural programming arts education or related fields (preferably NYC)
Masters degree in arts arts education or related fieldor equivalent experience; multidisciplinary backgrounds welcome
Deep arts education knowledge and commitment to arts role in social and cultural transformation
Experience building trust-based relationships to support nonprofits strategic goals
Strong program evaluation and analytical skills including qualitative and quantitative research methods and ability to synthesize complex information
Alignment with Foundation values: creativity equity inclusion community partnership anti-racism
Demonstrated commitment to addressing systemic inequities and centering marginalized voices
Experience working authentically with NYCs diverse communities
Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex information and draft clear analyses
Results-oriented with comfort using data while respecting grantee autonomy
Facility reviewing nonprofit financial statements and budgets
Excellent interpersonal writing and presentation skills
Proven leadership collaboration and project management abilities
Ability to work independently and in teams; occasional local travel required
Preferred
Experience driving organizational growth and impact
Knowledge of inclusive classrooms and universal design in arts learning
Deep NYC arts education ecosystem experience
Familiarity with Salesforce or similar grant management systems
Experience organizing donors for social justice or arts initiatives
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $130000$140000
Work Model: Hybridin-office TuesdayThursday two remote days weekly flexibility for site visits
Benefits:
100% employer-paid medical vision dental for employees and families
FSA with employer match for healthcare and dependent care
401(k) with employer match from hire date
15 vacation days (increasing with tenure) 11 holidays ChristmasNew Year closure sick leave
Professional development opportunities
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For full consideration please submit resume cover letter (describing interest experience and alignment with trust-based philanthropy) and one writing sample (grant report evaluation article or analysis) No phone calls.
The Matisse Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Public Health
- Program Management
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Security
- Economic Development
- Counterintelligence
- Program Design
- Program Development
- Writing Skills
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