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Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the SCC&HC Manager in the administration of numerous grant programs. Functions include:
Preparing and writing grant proposals, applications, and reports both to secure funding for the SCC&HC and to administer funding for local arts and history programming support
Updating and developing all annual grant program literature and applications
Hosting technical assistance workshops (in-person and virtual) to provide grant support
Exploring potential new grant opportunities for the SCC&HC
Collecting and maintaining all information and data required for grant reporting requirements

Provide support to arts, cultural and history projects, grants, and other necessary events required by the Cultural & Heritage Commission. This includes:
Assisting in the planning and execution of in-person public events and developing written materials to be available to the public at such events.
Interacting extensively with the public, County Department and Division Heads, and other County personnel, via email, in person and on the telephone. This includes such tasks as preparing and delivering written and/or oral reports during meetings, engaging with the public during events, and answering grant and program related questions.
Assisting with installing artwork in the Cultural & Heritage Gallery during exhibit rotations.
Assisting with the planning and execution of Somerset County’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, otherwise known as the Semi quincentennial.
Performing other related duties as assigned by the SCC&HC Manager and Director of the Office of Engineering and Planning.
Serving as an ambassador for Cultural & Heritage to help foster a culture of inclusion for all members, volunteers, and guests.