{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c77e4bc9cd987a647a2644de","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c77e4bc9cd987a647a2644de","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c77e4bc9cd987a647a2644de","title":"Community Programs Coordinator","description":"About The Long Center\nFor Austinites of every background, the Long Center is the community gathering place that offers the most diverse programming and stunning views of the city, so that together, everyone can experience remarkable live arts and entertainment. Join us!\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Community Programs Coordinator supports the administration and financial management of community-based cultural funding programs administered on behalf of the City of Austin. This role manages both programmatic and financial aspects of multiple cultural grant programs, including applicant and awardee communication, grant platform administration, payment processing, reporting, and internal coordination with finance and external partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting Austin’s creative ecosystem.\n\nEssential Duties And Responsibilities\n\nTrack submissions, reporting deadlines, contracts, and compliance requirements for applicants and awardees.\n\nProvide ongoing communication and support to applicants and grantees via email and phone.\n\nAssist with grant application review, scoring, and panel coordination.\n\nAssist with program launches, building application templates and program forms.\n\nCoordinate timely payments to grantees according to payment schedules.\n\nVerify documentation required for payments, including W-9 forms, certificates of insurance, and awardee contracts.\n\nCoordinate with the Long Center finance department and City of Austin on payment processing; assisting with financial reconciliation, incident reporting, and audit support.\n\nSend payment notifications and required tax documentation (including 1099 forms).\n\nProvide data and reporting for internal stakeholders and external partners according to agreed-upon accounting and auditing standards.\n\nMaintain tracking logs and documentation related to grant activity and program outcomes.\n\nAssist with management and upkeep of the online grant portal; supporting backend grant platform configuration, program builds, form development, and automation workflows.\n\nProvide technical assistance and resources to applicants and awardees.\n\nAssist with compliance monitoring, contract management, and policy implementation.\n\nSupport Create Austin’s broader community engagement and resource development initiatives.\n\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\n2+ years of administrative experience and an Associate's Degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online software platforms.\n\nExperience with grant management systems (such as Submittable) is a plus.\n\nFamiliarity with accounting or financial tracking systems is preferred.\n\nHighly organized and detail oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.\n\nAbility to adapt to evolving priorities and program needs.\n\nExperience within or knowledge of Austin’s creative ecosystem is strongly preferred.\n\nSpanish language proficiency is a plus.\n\nWork Environment & Benefits\nThis is a hybrid remote position with an office located on the Long Center campus in Austin, TX. Occasional onsite presence may be required. The starting salary for this role is $45,000/year. In addition to salary, the Long Center offers robust benefits including:\n\n9 paid company holidays + 2 floating holidays.\n\n4 weeks of accrued PTO annually, increasing to 5 weeks after 4 years of service.\n\nOptions for medical, dental, vision, disability, and critical illness coverage.\n\nRoth and Traditional 401k with employer match after 6 full months of service.\n\nAccess to world class arts & entertainment, free parking, and the best view in town!\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\n\nThe employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.\n\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.\n\nThe Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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