Employment Opportunities

The Minnesota State Arts Board is seeking applicants for the following position.

Grant program officer
Job opening ID: 63592

Grant program officers provide general oversight for Arts Board grant programs. Successful candidates for this position will have at least five years' experience working in the arts. They will have the ability to carefully review and evaluate grant applications, budgets, grant contract amendment requests, and final reports. They will have strong written and verbal communication skills, and time management skills. They will have group facilitation experience. Program officers must be able to meet deadlines, solve problems, and provide guidance to applicants and grantees that is consistent with program requirements. Grant program officers play a vital role–they help potential applicants access public resources for arts activities and help ensure accountability of grants awarded.

All applications must be submitted via the State's Careers Web portal, by or before Thursday, March 23, 2023.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Telework and/or hybrid work arrangements are available.

Visit the State of Minnesota Careers Web portal to find the salary range, candidate qualifications, and application instructions. 

Diverse Workforce
Our mission as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome, and support a workforce that is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of state programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people who call Minnesota home. More about the State of Minnesota's diverse workforce philosophy can be found on the State of Minnesota Careers Web site.

Other opportunities with the State of Minnesota can be found at the State of Minnesota Careers Web site.

Other employment opportunities in the arts can be found on the Springboard for the Arts job board Web page.