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Program Manager, Oglala Lakota Artspace (OLA)

First Peoples Fund South Dakota $65,000-$80,000
Office/Support Staff Full Time

Job Details

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

First Peoples Fund is a national non-profit organization founded in 1995. First Peoples Fund honors, supports and elevates the collective spirit of Native artists, culture bearers and their communities and envisions a world of thriving, culturally-centered and connected Indigenous communities.

SUMMARY:

The Program Manager, Indigenous Arts Ecology (IAE), is responsible for overseeing the administration, implementation, and evaluation of re-granting initiatives that support Native artists, culture bearers, and organizations. This includes soliciting, reviewing, and recommending proposals for funding. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing access to resources within the Indigenous Arts Ecosystem, fostering relationships with culture bearers, and ensuring program deliverables align with community needs and organizational goals. 

Reporting to the Director, Program Weaver, the Program Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of re-granting programs, including developing funding guidelines, managing applications, coordinating reviews, and tracking outcomes. The role requires collaboration with Indigenous leaders, artists, and organizations.

Pay: This is a full-time exempt/salary position. The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000 annually. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

Location/Travel Requirements: Remote or if located in the Rapid City, SD area - FPF main office. Occasional travel expected as needed.

Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a background check.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Manage the portfolio of grant programs, including maintaining software databases and monitoring the progress of funded grants. 
  2. Provide administrative and technical assistance to applicants, including helping them prepare and submit grants. Work with training, technical assistance, and contracted consultants to facilitate the smooth delivery of training and technical assistance with budgetary requirements within assigned regions.
  3. Research funding proposals and perform additional research on projects, organizations, and individuals.
  4. Build respectful relationships with grantees and potential applicants enabling the ability to ask for the support and tools needed.
  5. Build networks across the Indigenous Arts Ecology by introducing grantees to each other, facilitating or hosting convenings, attending relevant gatherings, appearing on National panels, etc.
  6. Leads and manages consultants in the collection and provision of timely fiscal information, impact data, billing, and contract management for FPF in coordination with all its constituents and partners. 
  7. Perform related work including data entry, filing, support services and other duties as assigned.

Education:

  1. Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or administration, development/fundraising, business administration, or equivalent experience or degrees.
  2. A degree in philanthropic leadership or management is nice to have, but not required.
  3. Courses or certificates in grant writing, project management, or financial management are also helpful.
  4. Three-plus years of grant-making experience preferably for a nonprofit and/or Native organization. 

For the full job description and to apply please follow this link: https://firstpeoplesfund.applytojob.com/apply/iR9Hg33UQG/Program-Manager-Oglala-Lakota-Artspace-OLA?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget

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