Grant Programs Assistant

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. GRADE 12 LOCATION OF POSITION World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 Main Purpose of Job The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for a Grant Programs Assistant position within the Maryland State Arts Council.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three (3) years of administrative staff or professional work experience.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Arts Management, Public Affairs, Nonprofit Administration, Arts Education, Folklore Studies or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience in administration of grants, contracts, and/or public programs and projects in the arts sector.
Proven experience and proficiency with computer and software skills. ( e.g. Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Tools (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meet, Google Drive)).
Experience in developing, coordinating, and administering professional development workshops, webinars, conference sessions, and written information resources.

Responsibilities

Grants administration for the Teaching Artist Roster, Arts in Education grant, Folklife Network, Folklife Apprenticeship, and Heritage Award programs (e.g., managing application intake, monitoring compliance, maintaining grant records, and providing extensive logistical support for panel processes).
Coordinating program communications and developing and co-leading professional development workshops, webinars, conference sessions, and written resources.
Coordinating site visit logistics and managing multimedia vendor projects.
Contributing to the mission of the Maryland State Arts Council by making recommendations and sharing ideas on its current concepts, budgetary needs, policies, and procedures.
Maintaining professional relationships with grantees to ensure effective constituent service.