State of Maryland · 4 hours ago
Grant Programs Assistant ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expThe State of Maryland is seeking qualified applicants for a Grant Programs Assistant position within the Maryland State Arts Council. This role provides comprehensive administrative support for various arts programs, including grants administration and professional development initiatives.
Government Administration
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
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision plans offered at a low cost
Company
State of Maryland
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5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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