Reports to: Program Director
Classification: Part-Time
Location: Hybrid, In-Person/Remote Work
Salary: $26,000 - $25/hr
Working Hours:
20 hours/week
Required - Tuesdays on location at our office at 30 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, PA.
Occasional evenings and weekends for PCF Events scheduled throughout the year.
Position Summary:
Established in 1991, The Philadelphia Cultural Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to enriching Philadelphia’s artistic and cultural landscape. PCF currently provides general operating support through our Art and Culture Grant Program to over 250 Philadelphia-based arts and culture organizations across all ten of our city’s districts.
The Program Assistant works as a main support for PCF’s programming and day-to-day operations. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Program Assistant works as a connector between the Executive Director, Program Director, and Community Engagement Coordinator to implement sustainable working practices that aid PCF in its mission as a Funder and resource to Philadelphia’s Arts and Culture Sector.
Responsibilities:
Support the Executive Director
Support the Program Director
Support the Community Engagement Coordinator
Candidate Profile:
You should be an advocate for Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector, who understands that the social, educational, and economic growth of Philadelphia is tied to the vitality of the arts and culture in our city. As PCF builds relationships with the Philadelphians who steward our dollars, we work to dismantle historical, inequitable philanthropic practices. You will assist PCF staff in the implementation of PCF programming of trust-based philanthropy, a practice at the center of all that we do.
A successful candidate for this role could look like:
A person with two years of demonstrated success in nonprofit administrative work. This person may have experience working across projects while maintaining high standards of organization. Experience effectively communicating with a variety of community members to achieve programmatic goals and deliver accessible, supportive programs.
A person who might not have experience in the nonprofit sector, but who is passionate about delivering holistic programming to Philadelphia artists, advocates, and stakeholders. This person may have developed organizational strategies to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
Someone who brings knowledge of Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector, as well as an understanding of how administrative processes can be created and maintained, will be set up for success in this role. The ability to work with discretion when handling applicant/grantee organization information is necessary. PCF uses Google Suite and Asana for our project management.
You are enthusiastic about serving the Philadelphia art and culture community and is experienced in building relationships with accountability. With strong skills in collaboration and communication, you work with creativity and a solutions-oriented mindset. A strategist who can think analytically with attention to detail.
Our Process & What to Expect:
The initial candidate pool will be formed after all submissions are reviewed. In the application process, candidates will select potential interview dates if they are selected to move forward in the process. Candidates will be notified of their status after the submission review period, as well as of their interview date if selected to continue.
Candidates interview in-person at PCF’s office in Center City with the Executive Director and Program Director. Final candidate selection will take place after this interview.
We anticipate the start date for this position to be September 30, 2024.
By August 16th, complete our application through Submittable HERE.
Through Submittable, please include the following:
To learn more about PCF, visit our website at www.philaculturalfund.org, and check out our socials @philaculturfund.