Communications Coordinator

Summary : The Communications Coordinator writes marketing and communications materials and assists the Communications Manager in media relations and public relations projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

SLAM communications

• Oversee 1 Fine Art Blog, including developing ideas for blog posts, writing and / or organizing up to two posts per week, securing relevant image permissions, and communicating with other potential blog writers about ideas and timelines.
• Write articles as needed for the Museum Magazine and assist the Communications Manager with gathering images and circulating copy and galleys for review.
• Draft event listings in a timely manner and ensure the content meets the website standards developed by the Marketing and Communications Department. This includes rewriting the copy as needed in the appropriate style, ensuring there are useable images, and updating the listing as needed. The Communications Coordinator is also responsible for following up with the event contact person as needed when more information becomes available.
• When directed, produce other copy for portions of slam.org that are managed by the Marketing and Communications Department, including exhibitions pages.
• Collaborate with the entire Marketing and Communications team on the development of social media posts and other digital content, especially posts and content related to the 1 Fine Arts Blog.
• Provide Museum information to online community events calendars and to external arts and community websites.
• Assist the Communications Manager in developing communications plans for upcoming exhibitions and major initiatives and post-project reports on the effectiveness of press outreach and blog engagement.
• Provide support to the Communications Manager on internal staff communications.

Media Relations

Other Duties

Qualifications :

Additional Details :

Hiring Range : $25.88- $31.70, commensurate with experience

Status : Regular, Full-Time (37.5 hours / week)

Benefits : Full, competitive benefits package, including 3 weeks' vacation, parental leave, and a robust wellness program.

The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.