Description

FLSA: Nonexempt, part-time, grant-funded, term-limited

Compensation: $30 per hour, approximately 20–25 hours per week

Supervisor: Director of Grants

Duration: Anticipated through August 31, 2029, subject to continued funding

About Chorus America   

Chorus America is the advocacy, research, and leadership development organization that advances the choral field. Our mission is to empower singing ensembles to create vibrant communities and effect meaningful change. We support and serve choral conductors, administrators, board members, and singers with tools, training, peer networking, and access so that choruses are better able to contribute to their communities. Chorus America serves more than 6,000 choruses, individuals, businesses, and organizations with a wide array of programs, publications, research, and professional services. These services strengthen their ability to build strong organizations that foster quality choral performances and leverage the unique characteristics of choral/group singing to build community. 

Chorus America Grantmaking

Chorus America supports the field through two distinct grantmaking initiatives: the Music Education Partnership Grants and the Dale Warland Singers Commission Grant.

The Music Education Partnership Grants expand access to choral music education for children and youth from marginalized communities. The opportunity centers community co-creation, cross-cultural learning, and work that addresses systemic inequities. Funded by Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, grants are awarded to organizations within designated regional impact areas. Each cohort includes more than 20 grantee organizations receiving multiyear funding and participating in online and in-person learning opportunities. 

Chorus America also administers the Dale Warland Singers Commission Grant, in partnership with the American Composers Forum. This $10,000 grant supports a chorus entering into an artistically meaningful and mutually beneficial partnership with a composer of their choice to contribute a new work to the choral repertoire. 

Position Summary

In partnership with the Director of Grants, the Grantmaking Associate will support the administration and continued growth of Chorus America’s grantmaking initiatives. The Associate will assist in ensuring that the grant programs’ core values are embedded in this work. The role will provide technical support for applicants, panelists, and grant partners; serve as an active partner in the Request for Proposals and review process; and support data collection, the development of an impact video, and other written materials. 

Key Responsibilities

Grantmaking Technical Administration

• Develop advanced proficiency in SurveyMonkey Apply, acting as the tech administrator for Chorus America’s grantmaking. 
• Create, test, update, and maintain applications, work stages, automations, reviewer assignments, and the reviewer experience in SurveyMonkey Apply.

Request for Proposals (RFP) Support

• Support applicant outreach for grant cycles.
• Review materials and copy for RFP assets, websites, and communications.
• With Director of Grants, co-present application webinars and answer applicant questions.
• Review applications for eligibility and completeness and follow up with applicants when appropriate.
• Draft surveys to capture applicants’ and panelists’ experiences.

Panel Assistance

• With Director of Grants, co-present review panel trainings and orientations and answer panel questions, with a specific focus on the panelist review experience in SurveyMonkey Apply.
• Support online panel discussions by providing technical support.
• Attend and co-lead online sessions between panelists and applicants. During the 2027 RFP, must be willing to flex working hours and have availability for the following dates and times:
  • January 14 from 1-2:30pm Eastern Time
  • January 21 from 1-2:30pm Eastern Time
  • March 1-4 from 1-5pm Eastern Time each day
  • March 30 from 1-3pm Eastern Time
  • April 1 & 2 from 11am – 5pm Eastern both days
  • April 6 & 8 from 11am – 5pm Eastern both days
  • April 13 & 15 from 11am – 5pm Eastern both days
  • April 19 & 20 from 11am – 5pm Eastern both days

Grant Partner Relationship Building

• Contribute to relationship-building with grantees by meeting with recipients during regular check-ins, supporting cohort programming, and other forms of communication and support. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Grants to continuously evaluate grantmaking programs and ensure that they are aligned with the tenets of equitable grantmaking and responsive to our community.

Additional Duties

• Administer data collection and feedback from program participants through program documentation and surveys.
• Alongside the Director of Grants and CEO, regularly meet with Chorus America’s funders for regranting initiatives and maintain a clear and positive channel of open communication.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Work Location and Benefits 

Chorus America is a fully distributed organization, and this position may be performed remotely from anywhere in the continental United States. This position includes paid Chorus America holidays.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form and submit:

• Your résumé
• A response to the following question: What experience or skills would help you support Chorus America’s grantmaking?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 31, 2026.

Chorus America welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and values professional, community-based, or lived experience that informs work to expand access, foster cross-cultural learning, or serve historically marginalized communities.

Chorus America is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a support, program administration, grantmaking, nonprofit, or other externally facing role requiring high-quality and responsive service to applicants, grantees, partners, or other constituents.
• Must be able to overlap work during Eastern Time business hours.
• Willingness to flex hours to accommodate peak work periods, like panel meetings noted above. 
• Enthusiasm and alignment with Chorus America’s mission and values; commitment to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.  
• Knowledge and appreciation of choral music. 
• A skilled and advanced user of Microsoft Office 365, virtual meeting conferencing, and other tech-based applications necessary for remote work.
• Attention to detail and a creative and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Independent work ethic, strong time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Experience and enthusiasm for building efficient systems with a strong orientation towards utilizing technology to improve effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting philanthropy, grantmaking, regranting, or a related nonprofit program.
• Demonstrated experience with SurveyMonkey Apply or similar grants management software.
• Demonstrated experience with project management software (Monday.com, Asana, etc.). 
• Proficiency in Spanish is beneficial but not required.