Status: Full time - Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: $80,000
Location: Based in Washington DC with a hybrid schedule. Currently remote. Telework (2-3 times/week) once office space is acquired.
Deadline: Apply by February 25th for best consideration. Early applications encouraged.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Grants & Programs will lead HumanitiesDC’s program creation and implementation including its grantmaking, public programs, and programmatic partnerships in line with the organization’s mission, strategic goals, and planned growth. They will work closely with the Executive Director and other Directors to design and implement stellar long and short-term programming and projects that creatively increase all District residents’ ability to participate in the humanities. The Director of Grants & Programs is broadly responsible for cultivating relationships and partnerships that ensure that program goals and objectives are achieved and HumanitiesDC meets its duty in being a model and leader of the humanities locally and beyond. With the Executive Director, they will manage a team including the Grants Manager, DC Oral History Collaborative Manager, Program and Grants Coordinators, and programming-related consultants and fellows.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the rest of the HumanitiesDC team and organizational needs, including but not limited to helping shape the organization’s culture, engaging in (and occasionally leading) cross-organizational projects and activities, building an external network of partners, and regularly participating in organizational events.
This is a full-time exempt position that will be based primarily at the HumanitiesDC office. The position is a Monday through Friday schedule designed to allow for regularly working and/or attending weekend and evening activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy, Vision, and Leadership
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Contribute to the development of HumanitiesDC’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization’s work plan with the Director of Operations, Director of Development, and Executive Director;
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With the Executive Director, create and implement an annual programming line-up that actively furthers our vision, values, strategies, and growth goals;
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Advise the Executive Director on areas of programming and community engagement;
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Manage the organization’s long-term/multi-year programmatic goals;
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Manage a Program Department annual budget and work with the operations staff to ensure accurate projections are integrated into financial planning.
Public Programming and Grantmaking
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Strategize humanities needs in DC and create programs to meet those needs;
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Oversee the creation and annual update of each main programs’ focus and plan, including deadlines, milestones, and processes. Ensure these align with any foundation or grant requirements;
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Ensure the timely, responsible and thoughtful distribution of about $1 million in fund redistribution through a community-based grantmaking process;
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Lead metric-creation, evaluation and internal reporting process to monitor performance and determine achievements and needs for improvement – data collection;
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Ensure proper archival procedures are followed for programmatic materials and that grant files are fully archived on an annual basis;
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Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
Partner and Funder Relations
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Work with the Executive Director and Director of Development to manage relationships with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and National Endowment of the Humanities;
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Work closely with the other Directors to complete all local and federal government reporting in a timely fashion and support any related audits that may occur;
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Collaborate with other humanities organizations to deepen the presence of the humanities in Washington DC;
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Develop and maintain community relationships that support the achievement of HumanitiesDC program goals and objectives;
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Be a regular HumanitiesDC presence at organizational, partner, and grantee events.
Communication
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Develop an ongoing, in-depth understanding of the work of HumanitiesDC to be an effective representative to donors and partners;
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Participate in the annual creation of externally facing organizational themes and developments that will lead and shape across-organization communications efforts for the year;
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Oversee the collection of content, visuals, material, and evaluation by programming staff and consultants for the purposes of HumanitiesDC communication efforts.
Team Development
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Continually deepen area and general expertise for self and work to share knowledge and develop skills of others across the organization;
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Through examples, training and team-based activities, promote a culture of support, high performance, and continuous growth that values learning and a commitment to collaboration and quality;
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Establish and monitor development staff objectives, performance, and growth goals and provide continual feedback;
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Review contract drafts for program-based consultants;
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Coordinate with the Executive Director and Director for Operations to plan staff retreats and meetings.
Representation, Networking, Communications and Collaboration
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Maintain strong working relationships with team members, outside partners, and funders;
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Maintain a programming plan and calendar that is regularly updated and readily available to the whole team. Update the entire team regularly on upcoming important dates, issues, and achievements.
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Liaise with outside partners, government entities, funders, donors, and external partners/grantees to continually identify best practices and further the impact of our work;
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Represent HumanitiesDC in relevant forums and network-building opportunities.
Other tasks in line with the essential functions/responsibilities mentioned above may be required.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES
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No less than five years of nonprofit management experience, or combination of management and educational experience with designing and management programs in grantmaking, community development, or nonprofit settings;
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Deep personal or professional connection to Washington, DC;
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Significant experience and understanding of the humanities or one or more of its disciplines;
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Strong experience supervising and mentoring a team with diverse levels and areas of expertise;
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Exceptional written, oral, and presentational communication skills;
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Experience working in diverse settings, on community-based initiatives, and directly with community members;
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Experience in developing and overseeing departmental budgets;
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Skilled with technology. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint, Teams, grants management software, and platforms for email and marketing communications.
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Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with establishing new systems, processes, and policies. (CM added)
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Strong interpersonal and active listening skills with the ability to effectively interface with senior management, board of directors, and staff;
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Self-reliant with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;
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Experience working in diverse settings, on community-based initiatives, and directly with community members;
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Conversational Spanish preferred;
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Passionate about HumanitiesDC's mission, as demonstrated through a personal or professional connection to the humanities.
HumanitiesDC is greatly committed to salary transparency and pay equity. Compensation for this role has been budgeted at $80,000 and is non-negotiable. HumanitiesDC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
Good Insight, a national nonprofit executive search firm headquartered in Washington, DC, is assisting with this search. Visit www.good-insight.org/careers to upload application materials. Confidential references and inquiries about the role may be directed to Kessa Thompson at [email protected].
For best consideration, applications should be received by February 25, 2022. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter that describe their interest in and qualifications for this role, emphasizing their leadership experiences. Qualified applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged due to the pace of the search.
BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS
Finalist(s) for this position will be required to consent to a pre-employment background and reference checks as a condition of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
HDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. This employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stretch and kneel for long periods of time; frequently required to talk, hear, and use repetitive hand motions; and should possess the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
As a condition of employment, all external candidates must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, as of your first day of employment, unless a request for an ADA accommodation has been approved. "Fully vaccinated" means two (2) weeks have passed since your last dose of a two-dose series or two (2) weeks after a single-dose vaccination.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
HDC has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from candidates who identify as Black, Hispanic, or other people of color. Employment decisions are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform essential functions of a particular job. All opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual identity, family status, pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Kessa Thompson ([email protected]) to request reasonable accommodation for this application process.