Program Associate, Performing Arts

The Opportunity 

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation (“PMAFF” or “the Foundation”) is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join their team as a Program Associate, Performing Arts.

The Program Associate, Performing Arts (“Program Associate”) will be a dedicated team member who is passionate about the arts and the Foundation’s vibrant and growing grants portfolio in classical music and theater. Reporting directly to the Director of Performing Arts, the Program Associate will assist with a variety of administrative, communications, and grants management activities.

The Program Associate will support the implementation of key portfolio priorities, including the mini-grants program, Chicago Latino Arts and Culture Summit, and efforts to deepen support for the portfolio’s theater grantee partners. The Program Associate will assist with grantee communications and inquiries from potential applicants for funding.

This position requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work collaboratively with many different constituent groups both internally in the workplace and externally with different partners and grantees. This opportunity is ideal for an arts professional from any of a broad field of disciplines, including performance, design, tech, education, or administration, who would like to gain more skills and experience in arts philanthropy. 

Candidate Profile

While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, a successful candidate will demonstrate experience relevant to the following duties and responsibilities:

• Respond to inquiries from potential applicants and other external constituents about the Performing Arts Program and the application process.
• Provide programmatic and administrative support to the Performing Arts Program, particularly for Latino Theater and Music applicants and grantee partners.
• Administer the portfolio’s mini-grants program, including communications and grants management.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support for external events, such as the Chicago Latino Arts and Culture Summits alongside the community-led Steering Committee.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Develop communications and materials in advance of and following meetings and events.
• Monitor progress of grantees, review their reports, and conduct grant compliance on all Performing Arts grants.
• Foster relationships with community organizations, leaders, and advocates, particularly among theater groups and the Latino community, a growing area of the Performing Arts portfolio.
• Attend relevant events, conferences, and meetings to stay informed about current issues and trends, particularly in the Latino community.

In addition, strong candidates will offer:

• An undergraduate degree in the performing arts (theater strongly preferred) or at least 2-3 years of administrative or project management experience in the nonprofit sector.
• A commitment to enthusiasm for the Performing Arts Program’s mission.
• A commitment to or experience in serving the Latino Arts community—specific experience or passion for Latino arts programming and events is ideal.
• A proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in additional Latino arts forms greatly desired: dance, mariachi, film, fine arts, and others.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Protect the organization by keeping information confidential.
• An innate capacity to be creative and collaborative.
• An ability to adapt to change within a rapidly growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $88,000 with a generous benefits package.

Contact

Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement, led by Marissa Delgado and Rebeca Hernandez. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at [email protected]. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

PMAFF is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with applicable local, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employees or applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, ancestry, marital status, protective order status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, work authorization status, pregnancy and the potential or intention to become pregnant, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition or disability, status as a victim of domestic, sexual, gender or criminal violence, certain arrest or criminal history records, lack of a permanent mailing address or a mailing address that is a shelter or social services provider.

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About the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation’s mission is to work towards a world of thriving and equitable communities in which the promise and power of the arts flourish, and where healthy oceans sustainably support the human and other animal species that depend on them.

The Foundation was founded in early 2011 to honor Paul M. Angell and his compassion, ingenuity, and industriousness.  The Foundation has grown significantly in recent years and awarded over $34 million in grants in the last year. The Foundation is currently in the process of expanding its programmatic and operational capacities as it prepares for a significant influx of assets.

PMAFF makes grants in three priority areas: Conservation, Performing Arts, and Social Impact.

For more information on PMAFF, please visit www.pmangellfamfound.org.