Job Description
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: HumanitiesDC is the state humanities council for Washington DC. Founded in 1980, HumanitiesDC aims to use the humanities as a tool to help all Washingtonians, and others connected to the District, deepen their relationships with the city and each other through the sharing of unique and universal stories, the fostering of intellectual stimulation, and the promotion of cross-cultural understanding. We work to amplify DC residents’ voices primarily through grantmaking and programs that support the making, recording and appreciation of all things related to our city’s history, culture, and arts. We do this in partnership with other organizations, as well as local scholars, and community experts.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Grantmaking Program Manager serves as the co-lead for all aspects of HumanitiesDC grantmaking and philanthropic efforts. The Manager will work closely with the rest of the grantmaking team to co-lead the Community Grants Program development and implementation, in line with HumanitiesDC’s overall mission, strategic goals and planned growth while increasing all District residents’ ability to participate in the humanities. Among core programmatic responsibilities, this Manager is responsible for all aspects of the grant process from capturing the purpose of each grant opportunity, creating an equitable practice, outreach, overseeing the grantmaking process, applicant and grantee support, ensuring compliance and completing annual closeout procedures and required reporting using Foundant.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the rest of the HumanitiesDC team, with particular focus on programmatic needs, helping shape the organization’s culture, engaging in cross-organizational projects and activities, building an external network of partners, and regularly participating in organizational events.
The position is a Monday through Friday hybrid schedule with at least two days per week working at the HumanitiesDC NW DC office. The position involves supporting and attending weekend and evening events.
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. 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: HumanitiesDC has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from candidates who identify as Black, Latino/a/x, 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.
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