Mid-America Arts Alliance is hiring: Artist Services Program Officer in Kansas C

Overview

Join to apply for the Artist Services Program Officer role at Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Location: Kansas City, MO; Hybrid remote/in-office. This hybrid role is based in Kansas City, with in-office work about once a week.

Reports to: Director of Artist Services. Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Manage participant selection, facilitator coordination, and related follow-up.
• Oversee program materials, procurement, shipping, and inventory.
• Coordinate division communications, including newsletters and email management.
• Administer program onboarding, mentoring, assessments, and program engagement.
• Maintain timelines, files, and workflows in Monday.com and Google Suite.
• Lead registration, recruitment, and selection for programs.
• Plan and implement retreats, workshops, and events (in-person and online), including travel, logistics, and tech support.
• Implement facilitator and contractor scheduling, contracting, and payments.
• Oversee Salesforce data, invoices, W9s, and receipts.
• Support program budgeting and record-keeping with the Director of Artist Services.
• Collaborate on improving infrastructure, applications, and artist support based on evaluation and community needs.
• Build relationships with artists, facilitators, and communities.
• Ensure inclusion and accessibility across all programs.
• Support M-AAA in organizational committees and participate in institutional projects.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience plus three years of administrative experience.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively, in person and remotely; strong internal communications across multiple platforms (email, Slack, Monday.com, Google Drive, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, Slack, and Zoom; familiarity with Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, and Monday.com.
• Experience in artist granting, artist professional development, and artist support services.
• Participation in or facilitation of Artist INC, Artist Leadership Fellows, Artists 360, Catalyze or Interchange programming.

Working Conditions

Desk and computer work with regular travel to administer program retreats, seminars, and workshops; build relationships with regional partners; attend conferences related to artist professional development. Hybrid or in-office, with weekly in-office presence to oversee program inventory and material preparation, packing, and shipping. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance
• Fully paid Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and personal days, summer and winter breaks, and paid Volunteer PTO
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• 401K plan after one year of employment

About Mid-America Arts Alliance

Mid-America Arts Alliance is headquartered in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, Missouri. M-AAA serves six-state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas) with a broad portfolio of exhibitions, performances, and professional development opportunities in communities nationwide.

EEO and How to Apply

Mid-America Arts Alliance is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in any stage of the hiring process due to a disability, please contact Angelette Sevart at hr@maaa.org.

To Apply
Applicants must apply online, fill out a brief application, upload a resume, and answer four questions. Your application cannot be saved in progress, so be prepared to answer the following questions when submitting it. We will not use artificial intelligence to review these applications. Please share your responses in your own words. We really want to hear your ideas and perspective directly from you.

• Do you live in the Kansas City area and have the flexibility to work in person at our office on 2018 Baltimore Avenue as needed?
• How do you feel about doing administrative work that supports programs (keeping track of submissions, managing budgets, data entry)? What past role is most similar to this one and what responsibilities did you have? Which administrative tasks do you enjoy most or manage to complete even if less exciting?
• What approaches do you use to keep communication clear and consistent when working virtually? How do you manage your time and stay organized?
• How have you and/or your work advocated for artists and their role in society? How does this position fit your values?

Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2025, with virtual interviews in November-December and a mid-December start date anticipated for January 12, 2026.