Jennifer Eskin Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

With the Deputy Chairman, coordinates agency program grant-making functions and operations, policies, and procedures. Provides supervision and guidance to team of Division Coordinators, serving as second-line supervisor to staff reporting to coordinators. Establishes and maintains working relationships with agency senior managers, program directors, and other office directors to ensure accomplishment of agency and Programs & Partnerships operations and objectives.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated operations of the States/Regions, Local Arts Agencies, International, Challenge America, Arts Engagement in American Communities, Creativity Connects, and Accessibility programs, including: devising work strategies, establishing deadlines, and organizing resources in response to agency priorities and projects. Coordinated grant application review process for applications submitted within the division—including eligibility pre-screening, panel review, and post-panel activities—and oversaw the preparation of review material. Documented current grant work cycle and collaborated with colleagues agency-wide, identifying opportunities for new efficiencies and improvements. Participated extensively in management of division policy. Served on interagency Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS) design team, determining NEA user requirements for new agency-wide database. Led NEA working group focused on panel administration and reviews within eGMS, coordinating meetings and system testing with team members and collaborating with partners at National Endowment for the Humanities. Managed administrative functions and provided assistance in personnel management. Supervised Assistant Grants Management Specialist. Served as liaison between the division and other agency offices. Assisted budget formulation, as well as tracking of program and program support spending for Accessibility initiatives. Represented the Arts Endowment and the division at designated meetings and activities to present the agency’s/division’s policies and/or transmit information to division staff. Coordinated the preparation of materials, information, and statistics in response to internal and external requests. Conducted analyses; prepared reports, background, and briefing materials; provided editorial assistance for division documents. Advised division program directors and assisted leadership initiative project management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed applications/proposals for Local Arts Agencies, Challenge America, and Arts Engagement in American Communities (AEAC) grant programs. Identified eligibility issues and conflicts of interest, communicating with other offices, including General Counsel, as appropriate. Recruited and provided detailed instruction, orientation, and guidance to advisory panelists, following agency policies and federal regulations. Managed conflict-free panel review, prepared and chaired panel meetings, and proposed funding recommendations for review by senior staff and National Council on the Arts. Tracked annual funding allocations for Local Arts Agencies and Challenge America. Monitored grantee performance, including approval of amendment requests and review of final reports, as required. Supervised three Grants Management Specialists and one Assistant Grants Management Specialist, setting priorities and planning and assigning work. Set agendas and chaired division team meetings, to convey agency policies and give technical and administrative direction to team members. Devised priorities for office travel spending and approved staff travel authorizations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed and processed grant applications, amendment requests, payment requests, and final reports while determining conformity to Endowment and Federal guidelines, ensuring that required documentation was present and properly executed. Took action to obtain corrected information or work out solutions to obtain compliance from grantees. Provided grantees and agency colleagues with information regarding grant administration. Discussed Endowment opportunities and procedures with agency constituents. Utilized office database and other electronic systems to create and analyze data, as well as draft forms and documents for dissemination on the agency’s website. Designed, created, and implemented the office’s Intranet pages. Regularly cooperated with colleagues to maintain a balanced workload.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided administrative support for the Arts Education, Multidisciplinary, Music, Opera, & Presenting division. Prepared applicant materials for panel review process. Provided constituents with information regarding deadlines, application requirements, and missing materials. Created and operated balloting systems during panel sessions. Generated final balloting reports and other data summaries as required by the division. Developed and utilized Access database systems for division activities, including guideline booklet distribution and panelist contracting. Completed other pre- and post-panel duties, including updates to Grants Management System database and project summary documents.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided administrative support for the Arts Education, Multidisciplinary, Music, Opera, & Presenting division. Carried out role as timekeeper and receptionist for office. Organized mailings, supplies, and travel arrangements for staff and panel participants. Worked with finance department to issue contractual reimbursements for panel participants. Completed other pre- and post-panel duties, including balloting procedures and project summary documents. Evaluated area hotels for accessibility by panelists with disabilities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Distributed press releases, calendar listings, and public service announcements. Coordinated print advertising. Tracked subscribers in database. Recruited program advertisers. Facilitated media interviews with actors and staff.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Scheduled and contracted artists to exhibit. Organized receptions. Designed promotional materials. Wrote and distributed press releases. Directed undergraduate gallery assistants.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Wrote and sent press releases, public service announcements, and a feature story to local and national media. Researched and assembled specialized contact lists. Composed Fact Sheet for staff use. Assisted media during interviews.

St. Bonaventure, Ny

Designed promotional materials, such as newspaper advertisements, posters, and programs for exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and theater events, as well as an annual gala. Wrote and distributed press releases. Developed creative promotional campaigns. Designed, launched, and wrote articles for the Center’s bimonthly newsletter. Directed student assistants. Participated in strategic planning for the Center. Formulated advertising plans on a small budget.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Wrote and sent press releases and two feature stories to publications. Researched the Museum’s collection; assembled docent folders. Organized mailing database. Assisted visitors as a gallery aid.

St. Bonaventure, Ny

Prepared information on exhibited works for patrons. Designed promotional material for exhibitions. Conceived interdisciplinary themes and implemented presentation for permanent collection and student shows. Answered inquiries.

Master Of Arts Management

H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management and College of Fine Arts GPA 3.80, W.W. Cooper Merit Scholar Relevant Courses.

B.A., Majors In Visual Arts & English With Minor In Journalism/Mass Communication

Activities and Societies: The BonaVenture newspaper (1994-1998); Model United Nations (1994-1998); The Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program.

Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Art Club, Quiz Team, Earth ClubG.P.A. 4.0 Salutatorian