Mellon Foundation
Program Assistant, Visual Arts – Arts & Culture
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Program Assistant, Visual Arts
role at
Mellon Foundation .
Base pay range:
$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Position Summary:
Reporting to a Senior Program Associate, the Program Assistant will provide programmatic and logistical support to the Senior Program Associate, their supervising Program Officer, and the broader Arts and Culture team. The successful candidate will be thoughtful, highly motivated, energetic, collaborative, and congenial, with strong communication and organizational skills.
Position Description Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
Grants Management > Serve as a liaison for prospective and existing grantees alongside the Senior Program Associate and Program Officer by participating in meetings and site visits
Build a grant portfolio of new and renewal funding proposals under the direction of the Senior Program Associate and Program Officer
Monitor the progress of proposals from receipt to approval, including timely tracking and management in Fluxx and communicate with grantees about progress in line with Foundation deadlines
Review grant reports and requests for modifications, extensions, and transfers, correspond with grantees about successes as well as challenges, alert program colleagues regarding key activities or difficulties, and follow up as appropriate
Work with other Foundation departments to ensure timely delivery and processing of grant-related information for proposals, reports, and modifications
Travel to site visits, conferences, and other engagements as needed
Administrative Duties
Keep grant files in the Foundation's file management system up to date and resolve inconsistencies and prepare reports
Undertake general office and grant-related work, including electronic filing, maintaining program records, preparing correspondence, responding to requests for information, scheduling, etc.
Assist with information gathering regarding the development of new grant initiatives and review of existing programs as requested by program leadership
Participate in team-level process-improvement projects as assigned
Represent the Arts and Culture program in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with other departments to advance program goals
Offer administrative support for convenings, gatherings, and events as needed
Qualifications The ideal candidate would hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the arts or humanities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1‑3 years of relevant professional experience
Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
Knowledge of organizational practices and trends in museums and visual arts organizations of all sizes
Strong interest in the arts, culture, and humanities
Flexibility, curiosity, integrity, and willingness to learn from mistakes
Empathy, compassion, grace, and humility
Ability to manage multiple projects and work as a committed team player
Orientation toward self‑starting, proactive anticipation of team needs, and creative problem solving
Superior written communication skills; excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills with precise attention to detail
High competency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Adobe Suite, and ability to learn new applications quickly
Preferred Professional Knowledge
Experience working in a not‑for‑profit environment and/or grants administration
Ability to read and understand organizational budgets and/or financials
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
EEO Statement The Mellon Foundation is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment opportunities are based on individual qualifications, merit, and organizational need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
Application Deadline Candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter describing fit for the position and a resume by
12/15/2025 . Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Work Environment The Foundation maintains a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in person at the New York City Manhattan offices.
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Program Assistant, Visual Arts
role at
Mellon Foundation .
Base pay range:
$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Position Summary:
Reporting to a Senior Program Associate, the Program Assistant will provide programmatic and logistical support to the Senior Program Associate, their supervising Program Officer, and the broader Arts and Culture team. The successful candidate will be thoughtful, highly motivated, energetic, collaborative, and congenial, with strong communication and organizational skills.
Position Description Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
Grants Management > Serve as a liaison for prospective and existing grantees alongside the Senior Program Associate and Program Officer by participating in meetings and site visits
Build a grant portfolio of new and renewal funding proposals under the direction of the Senior Program Associate and Program Officer
Monitor the progress of proposals from receipt to approval, including timely tracking and management in Fluxx and communicate with grantees about progress in line with Foundation deadlines
Review grant reports and requests for modifications, extensions, and transfers, correspond with grantees about successes as well as challenges, alert program colleagues regarding key activities or difficulties, and follow up as appropriate
Work with other Foundation departments to ensure timely delivery and processing of grant-related information for proposals, reports, and modifications
Travel to site visits, conferences, and other engagements as needed
Administrative Duties
Keep grant files in the Foundation's file management system up to date and resolve inconsistencies and prepare reports
Undertake general office and grant-related work, including electronic filing, maintaining program records, preparing correspondence, responding to requests for information, scheduling, etc.
Assist with information gathering regarding the development of new grant initiatives and review of existing programs as requested by program leadership
Participate in team-level process-improvement projects as assigned
Represent the Arts and Culture program in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with other departments to advance program goals
Offer administrative support for convenings, gatherings, and events as needed
Qualifications The ideal candidate would hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the arts or humanities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1‑3 years of relevant professional experience
Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
Knowledge of organizational practices and trends in museums and visual arts organizations of all sizes
Strong interest in the arts, culture, and humanities
Flexibility, curiosity, integrity, and willingness to learn from mistakes
Empathy, compassion, grace, and humility
Ability to manage multiple projects and work as a committed team player
Orientation toward self‑starting, proactive anticipation of team needs, and creative problem solving
Superior written communication skills; excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills with precise attention to detail
High competency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Adobe Suite, and ability to learn new applications quickly
Preferred Professional Knowledge
Experience working in a not‑for‑profit environment and/or grants administration
Ability to read and understand organizational budgets and/or financials
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
EEO Statement The Mellon Foundation is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment opportunities are based on individual qualifications, merit, and organizational need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
Application Deadline Candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter describing fit for the position and a resume by
12/15/2025 . Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Work Environment The Foundation maintains a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in person at the New York City Manhattan offices.
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