Program Associate, Grants (California Bay Area)

Core responsibilities:

• Support managing the full cycle of CCI's grantmaking portfolio for creatives, culture bearers, and creative entrepreneurs
• Work closely with the Director of Grants to design, implement, and improve evaluation efforts that enhance organizational learning and program outcomes
• Build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, including funders, program partners, and grantees
• Ensure all deadline-driven programs run smoothly and on time

This role supports CCI's mission to shift cultural paradigms and catalyze better solutions for creatives and their communities, helping ensure structures and systems of self-determination and care are flourishing.

Required skills and experience:

• 1-3 years of experience within philanthropy or the arts/culture sector, preferably within a grantmaking context
• Proficiency in grants management, CRM, and data systems (Salesforce, Submittable, SignRequest, and Zapier preferred)
• Familiar with project management tools (Monday.com or Basecamp preferred)
• Knowledge of best practices in grants administration and management, trust-based and participatory processes
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the statewide and national arts and culture ecosystem

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

The Center for Cultural Innovation is a national nonprofit that shifts cultural paradigms to catalyze better, alternative solutions for creatives, culture bearers, creative entrepreneurs, and their communities, envisioning a future where U.S. creative and cultural expressions reflect the potential of its people.