Program Officer Arts & Technology

TL;DR

Program Officer Arts & Technology: Manage and execute grantmaking and partnership operations at the intersection of performing arts and technology with an accent on multi-stakeholder collaboration and operational rigor. Focus on coordinating grantee relationships, program execution, and advancing field-building initiatives across multiple foundations.

Location: Remote in Canada, Germany, UK, or US

Company

hirify.global Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a better technology future powered by people and open by design.

What you will do

• Lead program operations for the Artists Make Technology initiative including grantee selection and onboarding
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner foundations, grantees, and external collaborators
• Coordinate grantee participation in hirify.global events and ecosystem activities
• Manage complex partnerships and execute program workplans within scope, budget, and timelines
• Oversee grant lifecycle processes including due diligence, monitoring, and reporting
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, learning efforts, and field-building knowledge products

Requirements

• Must be located in or able to work remotely from Canada, Germany, UK, or US
• 7+ years experience in arts, cultural institutions, and technology, with performing arts experience valued
• Proven project management and multi-stakeholder partnership skills
• Experience with grantmaking or grant management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently aligned with leadership strategy
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Nice to have

• Previous foundation or nonprofit grantmaking experience
• Experience planning and executing convenings or community events
• Proficiency with grants management systems like Fluxx or Salesforce
• International or cross-cultural collaboration experience
• Network within arts, cultural institutions, and technology space

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary with regional ranges for Canada, Germany, UK, and US
• Private medical insurance and extended sick leave
• Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and retirement plan contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, sick days, birthday, company holidays, and shutdown
• Wellness and professional development budgets
• Parental leave top-up program