Communications Manager (Remote, Full-Time @ 30 Hrs)

Launched in 2015 as a national initiative, artEquity provides tools, resources, and training at the intersection of art and activism. With over 5,000 individuals trained, and a growing alumni community, artEquity is building a broad base of individuals and organizations who are strategically poised to create and sustain a culture of equity, inclusion, and justice through arts and culture.

Team Approach

artEquity works with a team approach based on administrative and project needs. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this position will be the Team Lead for the following area: Communications.

Responsibilities/Duties.

Primary Duties Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

Working with a dynamic team of staff and facilitators, the Communications Manager will provide oversight for artEquity communications strategy and implementation including website, press releases, newsletters, eblasts, and social media. As a member of a collaborative national team, the Communications Manager will work remotely, attending teleconference and video meetings, as well as periodic in-person meetings and trainings.

Communications Strategy and Planning

• Bring creativity and innovation, with strong social justice values, to artEquity’s growing national presence.
• Collaborate with the Development team to develop print and electronic communications, including: annual reports, social media posts, press releases, presentations, videos and other collateral.
• Develop relationships with journalists, reporters, editors and producers, and maintain press lists.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop and execute artEquity’s organization-wide communications strategy, which includes: support of staff, alumni, board, and organizational partners, using traditional media, social media, websites, and other creative ways to advance artEquity’s mandate, programs and campaigns.

Communications Oversight and Administration

• Develop and implement a process for artEquity’s website maintenance and its communications tools and analytics.
• Support database management with Operations Manager.
• Maintain artEquity’s website (hosted by Wix) including administrative oversight of renewal fees, SEO, data analysis, design, integration, build/design, and accessibility.
• Design digital and print graphic elements as needed.
• Draft, copyedit, and distribute press releases and program eblasts, in collaboration with program leads, for all programming, events, and special announcements as needed.
• Identify and supervise outside print and design consultants as needed.
• Advise on and maintain continuity around the “look” and style of all print and digital materials.
• Support the creation, copyediting, and publishing artEquity’s bi-monthly and special topic newsletters using MailChimp.
• Provide content for outward-facing communications, primarily but not limited to the website, social media, and press.
• Maintain artEquity’s social media presence, including the creation of dynamic content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

General Administration

• Participate in scheduled team calls as needed.
• Participate in anti-racist working group(s)/training and anti-ableism working groups/training as appropriate.
• Participant in team retreat and renewal events.
• Participate in grant writing, funder calls, and grant reporting as needed

Skills

• Access to local transportation and be willing to make local and national trips and drive on behalf of artEquity when needed.
• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to work independently, having strong decision-making skills, and also work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
• Have at least 3 years full time work experience as a communications specialist, including direct experience in digital communications and use of social networking tools – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc. – to promote campaigns and initiatives.
• Have demonstrated project management experience.
• Must be familiar with both Microsoft Suite and Google Drive platforms, project management software (Asana), Wix, Canva, MailChimp as well as all social media programs.
• Experience with facilitating group dialogue is a plus.
• Have a high level of discretion and ability to review and safeguard confidential data and information.
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have the ability to collaborate and skillfully receive and integrate feedback non-defensively.
• Have a willingness and ability to engage in strategic thinking and planning.
• Have a commitment to ongoing self-reflection, awareness, and analysis-building.
• Have an interest in and/or familiarity with the arts.
• Have experience with marketing automation and CRM tools.
• Have a commitment to social justice and art activism.

Job Status: Full-time (30 Hours), Hourly, Non-exempt Employee

Compensation

• Wellness stipend
• One-week paid summer break
• 30 hour/week staff position at $25 - $30/hour ($39,000 - $46,800 annually)
• Health and dental (employer pays 50%)
• Technology stipend
• Access to Vision plans
• Two-week paid winter break
• Access to 401K (non-matching)
• 14 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Professional development stipend

Apply by August 4, 2023 at 4:00pm PT

To Apply, Please Submit

• One graphic/layout sample (an example of a social media post, graphically designed eblast, or website that you created or helped to conceive)
• A cover letter sharing what interests you in the position and in working with artEquity
• A resume
• One writing sample (a newsletter, eblast or press release)

via Idealist below or our website.

Commitment to equity and social justice

artEquity is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants from populations historically underrepresented in the arts field are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Salary: Full-time (30 Hours), Hourly, Non-exempt Employee