Director at John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in New York, New York

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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Director

Position Description

Created in 1925 by Senator Simon and Olga Guggenheim in memory of their son John Simon Guggenheim, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation offers Fellowships to exceptional artists, writers, scholars, and scientists in pursuit of scholarship in any field of knowledge and creation in any art form under the freest possible conditions. Fellowships are awarded through an annual competition open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada. Since its establishment, the Foundation has granted nearly $400 million in Fellowships to over 18,000 artists, scientists, and scholars, among whom are more than 125 Nobel laureates, members of all the national academies, winners of the Pulitzer Prize, Fields Medal, Turing Award, Bancroft Prize, National Book Award, and other internationally recognized honors.

The Foundation is seeking a Director to oversee the annual fellowship Competition System, liase with our Fellows and Trustees, and support our fundraising goals. The Director reports to the President of the Foundation.

You will be expected to work primarily on-site in New York City Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional extra hours. You will be paid $150,000 or more, commensurate with skills and experience.

The Foundation provides a generous benefits package including fully paid medical/

dental/vision premiums, a pension, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off.

Responsibilities & Duties Annual Fellowship competition

Manage professional program staff and work flows for the annual fellowship competition Liase with various groups involved in the annual fellowship competition Liase with fellows and applicants Along with Program Director and President, oversee annual competition process from application to selection Participate in key parts of the competition process which are confidential Present to various universities to encourage applications Keep abreast of best practices in grantmaking for individuals

Board of Trustees

Serve as primary liaison for the Board of Trustees Arrange Trustee and Board committee meetings, agendas, and materials for meetings Take minutes and maintain records for Trustee and committee meetings Responsible for maintaining Bylaws of the Foundation

Advancement & Communications

Help foster a culture of philanthropy Collaborate with Communications team on annual new fellows announcement and other communications as needed Attend cultivation events throughout the year

Other

Handle special projects as directed by the Foundation President Other duties as assigned

Necessary Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelors degree Familiarity with the unique needs of academic, art, and cultural organizations and/or foundations Experience managing teams Project management experience Affinity for the fields in which the Foundation offers fellowships Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree Experience running a prestigious application program Experience liasing with Board of Trustees and other high-level constituents

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Guggenheim Foundation we believe in free inquiry, intellectual autonomy, and the work of individuals. Since 1925, the Foundations singular mission has been to support artists, writers, scholars, and scientists at the highest level of achievement. Guggenheim Fellowships help these exceptional individuals do the work they were meant to do, under the freest possible conditions. The Foundation centers the talents and instincts of the Fellows, whose passions often have broad and immediate impact. For example, Zora Neale Hurston wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God in 1936 with the support of a Guggenheim Fellowship and dedicated it to the Foundations first president, Henry Allen Moe. Photographer Robert Franks seminal book, The Americans, was the product of a cross-country tour supported by two Guggenheim Fellowships. The accomplishments of other early Fellows like Jacob Lawrence, Rachel Carson, James Baldwin, Martha Graham, and Linus Pauling also demonstrate the strength of the Foundations core values and the power and impact of its approach. If you feel you meet the requirements and your values align with the Foundation's, please apply by sending a resume to search@gf.org with the subject line: Director. Applications will be accepted from April 3, 2024 to April 23, 2024.

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