The New Jersey State Council on the Arts currently has two openings for the position of Program Officer. The Program Officer will serve as administrator in charge of managing and developing the Council's grant programs and services that strengthen New Jersey communities through the arts. With a focus on accountability, transparency, and equity, the Program Officer represents the agency and the arts sector in public forums, and acts as a main point of contact for grantees and potential applicants. The deadline to apply is 5:00pm ET on August 25, 2023.

The salary range for these positions is $72,836.90 - $103,620.41. The Program Officers are full-time, hybrid work positions, with the main office located in Trenton, NJ. Click on the link for complete information about the job position.

Program Officer - Community Partnerships - The Program Officer, Community Partnerships will serve as the specialist in charge of managing and developing the State Arts Council’s grant programs and services that strengthen New Jersey communities through the arts. As a member of both the Grants & Strategies and the Partnerships & Services teams, the individual will drive current and new initiatives through effective program design and implementation, relationship building, and grants administration. Central to this role is strengthening the Council’s position as a partner in delivering equitable and impactful grants and services that connect the arts to communities, and extend the reach of state resources in all 21 counties. With a focus on creative placemaking, economic development, and cross-sector partnerships, this person will represent the agency and the arts sector on committees, in public forums, and with grantees. Working with colleagues on staff and in the field, this person will learn from and provide expertise to local, regional, and statewide stakeholders to help increase access to the arts. 

Program Officer - The Program Officer will serve as administrator in charge of managing and developing the State Arts Council’s grant programs and services that strengthen New Jersey communities through the arts. As a member of the Grants & Strategies team, the individual will drive current and new initiatives through effective program design and implementation, relationship building, and grants administration. Central to this role is strengthening the Council’s position as a funder and a resources in delivering equitable and impactful grants and services that strengthen New Jersey’s arts industry. With a focus on accountability, transparency, and equity, this person will represent the agency and the arts sector in public forums, and with grantees. Working with colleagues on staff and in the field, this person will learn from and provide expertise to statewide stakeholders to help increase access to the arts.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Please be sure to submit prior to 5:00pm ET on August 25, 2023.

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts believes the arts are central to every element we value most in a modern society including: human understanding, cultural and civic pride, strong communities, excellent schools, lifelong learning, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

In 1966, the legislature passed and the governor signed a law creating the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and directing us to do all that is necessary and appropriate to: support, encourage, and foster public interest in the arts; enlarge public and private resources devoted to the arts; promote freedom of expression in the arts; and facilitate the inclusion of art in every public building in New Jersey.

In New Jersey, we know that diversity is one of our greatest strengths. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts embraces the principles of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEAI) in all aspects of our work. With a focus on learning, data, and accountability, we will continue to assess and challenge inequities, identify gaps in engagement and service, and focus on the details that shape systemic change.

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.