Communications Coordinator
Company Background
Oolite Arts is the largest artist support organization in Miami, offering holistic programming for every stage of artists’ lives. We provide artists with the time, space, and resources to reach new levels of excellence; critical connections that build careers; exhibition opportunities, and financial resources so they can enrich our community and represent Miami across the globe.
Oolite is embarking on an exciting new chapter for the organization and for Miami. The non-profit arts organization is developing a new, state-of-the-art campus to better serve the region’s growing cultural community. The move builds on the organization’s 40-year legacy of empowering artists and enriching the community.
To learn more about Oolite Arts, please visit oolitearts.org and follow @oolitearts.
Position Summary
Oolite Arts is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator to work with communications consultants to deliver effective campaigns on social media and through email marketing, website enhancements and work with journalists to tell the story of Oolite Arts and the artists we serve.
You will serve as a liaison with other team members to pull together content for social posts and emails, manage social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook) in coordination with consultants, and develop and manage online ads. You will also assist at Oolite Arts events, coordinating photographers and videographers and capturing photos and video for quick posting online.
The ideal candidate has experience working with nonprofits and cultural organizations in South Florida.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in team meetings and work daily with team members and consultants to develop and implement communications strategies.
• Support digital operations that expand Oolite’s brand through web, social media and emails.
• Manage and support databases and archives of photos and other content.
• Develop creative content and tailor it to different social media platforms (Instagram, Linkedln and Facebook), working with external consultants.
• Develop and manage Google Ads and Facebook/Instagram Ads
• Develop content around curator talks, exhibitions, open studio events, receptions, etc. Arrange photographers and videographers for events and coordinate with curators and graphic consultants to create appropriate signage.
• Consistently develop storytelling around our resident artists and the residency experience (behind the scenes videos and pictures of artists in their studios).
• Maintain and update email lists including adding supporters and segmenting into categories.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• At least three years’ experience in a media agency or managing social media, email marketing and web content at a nonprofit or in a creative field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and prompt follow-through
• Working knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, WordPress, Google Web Analytics, Google Ads, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, Sprout Social (or similar)
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Event photography skills are a plus
Work Environment
This is a full-time position that requires attendance in the office located in Miami Beach five days a week, as well as occasional attendance at evening and weekend events. The pay range is $55,000 to $65,000.
Procedure for Application
Applicants should submit a resume and a one-page narrative describing interest and experience. Applications will be reviewed by the Company’s senior management. Candidate recommendations are welcome.
Send resume and accompanying materials to: Email: [email protected] Subject: Digital Communications Coordinator.
EEO/DFWP
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
We are hiring! Send resume and accompanying materials to: [email protected]