The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to initiate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world, from the earliest times. Founded in 1900, ASOR has 54 consortium institutions, more than 2,200 individual members, and over 16,500 Friends. When the tangible remains of history and cultures are lost due to theft, war, climate change, and other catastrophes, ASOR’s ability to fulfill its mission is diminished. Therefore, ASOR developed the Cultural Heritage Initiatives (ASOR CHI) to protect, preserve, and present to the public the historic and cultural heritage and to raise awareness of its degradation. Through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Department of State, and generous support of non-federal organizations and donors, current ASOR CHI projects include education and stewardship programs in North Africa and the Middle East.

ASOR is looking to strengthen and expand its efforts by hiring a Cultural Heritage Programs Manager to work with the two co-directors of ASOR CHI in overseeing and administering the grants process, including identifying, developing, and writing new grant proposals. ASOR currently has 9 full-time and 7 part-time team members, who contribute to but do not work exclusively on cultural heritage projects.

The ASOR Cultural Heritage Programs Manager will ensure the successful implementation of ASOR’s program to protect, preserve, and present to the public the cultural heritage of the Near East and wider Mediterranean. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of duties necessary for grants development and for proper program implementation, management, and monitoring, in coordination with ASOR leadership and ASOR’s Cultural Heritage Committee.

Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send an e-mail with a letter of interest and CV or resume to programs@asor.org. Please put “CH Programs Manager application” in the e-mail subject line.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new funding opportunities (especially federal grants)
• Help develop and write grant proposals
• Aid in planning and implementing grant-supported projects and activities
• Monitor project expenditures and results (under direction of ASOR’s Finance Manager)
• Manage documents and deadlines
• Work with ASOR’s Finance Manager and ASOR CHI Co-Directors to produce and communicate project financial reports, results, and other data requested from funders
• Assist in annual and strategic planning and budget preparation for the ASOR CHI program
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications/Preferred Skills

• Degree in non-profit or cultural heritage management or business administration or the equivalent experience
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work creatively with others to identify and develop new grant proposals in a deadline-driven work environment
• Budget and accounting skills; preference for experience with U. S. federal grant compliance
• Preference for 5 years’ experience in grant acquisition and oversight
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Program management skills
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to represent the ASOR CHI program to funders and project directors
• Fluency in Arabic desirable but not required
• Work authorization in the U.S. and a valid passport from a country that permits travel to countries where ASOR conducts work

Job Specifics

• Full-time, exempt; normally 40 hours/week
• In-person at the James Strange Center (ASOR’s headquarters in Old Town Alexandria, VA); some remote work negotiable
• Anticipate salary of $55,000 to $75,000, depending on experience
• Benefits (relocation expenses not included)