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Arts Corps is revolutionizing arts education by igniting the creative power of young people through culturally engaging learning experiences. We work toward a world where barriers to arts education no longer exist, and all young people can creatively lead the transformation of schools, neighborhoods, and beyond.

Arts Corps is an award-winning, nationally recognized youth arts education organization working to address the race- and income-based opportunity gap in access to arts education. Through participation in our arts integration, out-of-school arts, and teen leadership programs, youth in our programs experience the transformative power of creativity and develop a deepened belief in their capacity to learn, make healthy decisions for themselves, persist, and achieve. 

Arts Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work is strongly centered on equity and liberation, encouraging critical thinking and dialogue about how intersecting systems of oppression affect our work and the communities we are part of. 

Arts Corps is committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees. We work hard to foster a supportive, respectful, and celebratory community among our staff, board, faculty, and volunteers.

The Marketing and Communications Manager supports Arts Corps’ mission by providing leadership and guidance on organizational brand strategy, storytelling, and media relations. They will work collaboratively with the development team to develop fundraising messaging and tools.

Brand Strategy

• Design and implement communication strategies for the organization, including creative digital strategies for fundraising, showcases, and other community events
• Develop the annual communications plan in collaboration with the Development Director and the Executive Director.
• Ensure consistent branding and communication styles across all programs and platforms throughout the organization, including training on brand identity guidelines

Media and Storytelling

• Develop new approaches to storytelling and content creation by actively engaging with youth, teaching artists, and community partners to identify storylines
• Collaborate with the Development Director to write, edit, and design compelling, relevant print and digital materials for the website, email, and social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn), as well as a variety of print pieces, including the annual report, brochures, and flyers, and coordinate with vendors, where appropriate.
• Manage website and ensure it is up-to-date, fresh, on brand, and user-friendly
• Design, drive, and advise on overall email strategy (including quarterly newsletters); manage email lists, segmentation, and email targeting; track and report the performance of email campaigns
• Oversee the graphic design of high-quality marketing collateral
• Organize and manage photo/video archives.

Communication

• Effectively communicates Arts Corps’ vision and customizes language and approach to the intended audience
• Regularly carries out external communication via blogs, emails, panels, in-person engagements, and other opportunities to ensure Arts Corps effectively markets its programs to prospective donors, sponsors, funders, and other stakeholders, such as volunteers and partner organizations.
• Oversees the volunteer coordination effort

Fundraising

• In collaboration with the Director of Development, produce and manage cross-channel digital fundraising campaigns to acquire, renew, and retain donors, including growing Arts Corps’ monthly giving (Culture Club).
• Work with the Development Director to develop a retention plan for existing and new supporters, including creating a welcome packet for new supporters, a strategy for monthly donors, thank-you emails, automated donation responses, etc.
• Work with the Director of Development and Communications to create and implement a communications plan for our annual fundraising event, Thrive, and provide support for other fundraising events as needed.
• Serve as a lead for our end-of-year annual report, designing, writing, and curating stories, photographs, and data points which reflect Arts Corps’ work and impact through the past school year. Work in collaboration with the Director of Development to integrate the annual report into an end-of-year fundraising campaign.
• Manages data collection and analysis within the organization related to resource development; uses data to accurately and effectively support programs, operations, and fundraising strategies.

Media Relations

• Serves as the primary media contact for Arts Corps for external communications and acts as a liaison for marketing and public relations efforts
• Develop and provide ongoing training to staff and key members on communications, public relations, branding standards, and other relevant topics.
• Advise staff on creating strong media presentations-identifying current stories and talking points (for conferences, workshops, radio spots)
• Represent the organization at volunteer and donor events
• Coordinate photo/video shoots

Education/Experience/Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or at least three years of demonstrated experience in the job duties and responsibilities listed above.
• At least three years’ experience in communications, marketing, or public relations
• Ability to craft compelling stories for a variety of audiences
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Fluency in digital media platforms, from email to Instagram
• Experience implementing effective digital fundraising strategies
• Experience in or ability to use email marketing platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience working with Mail Chimp, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, and Lightbox

Other Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with diverse communities, leaders, and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing social and racial justice progress
• Love of the arts and deep respect for youth

To apply for this position, please email eds@artscorps.org with your resume, cover letter, and three work references.

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