28 Jan The Arts Council is Hiring!
We’re Hiring!
Job Description: Marketing and Outreach Specialist
Please note this position is only open to individuals who are fully vaccinated or are willing to become fully vaccinated before reporting to work. This is an in-person role in Augusta, GA. Position is part-time up to 30 hours a week. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9-5. Some evening hours as needed for event support.
Company Overview
The Greater Augusta Arts Council serves as a resource for Augusta’s arts community and helps connect arts lovers to the events and programs in the River Region
Founded in 1968 by the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce, the Augusta Junior Woman’s Club, and the Junior League of Augusta to serve as an umbrella organization for the arts in Augusta, we have taken an active role in supporting Augusta’s cultural identity. We currently act as Augusta’s Public Art Agency, and also administer grant arts funds from the City of Augusta through the City Arts Grants Program.
We organize opportunities and events for both artists and art lovers, including the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, a 2 1/2 day celebration of the varied arts and cultural diversity that make up Augusta. Other events and outreach programs we produce are: Aspirations, artist workshop series, the annual Wet Paint Party and Art Sale, and the annual Augusta Arts Awards.
Our website is www.AugustaArts.com
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with Admin Manager to grow relationships with donors and sponsors using DonorPerfect
- Manage regular shows & exhibits for the City Gallery and the Augusta & Co Gallery
- Work with marketing team to create relevant social media and email marketing content and calls for artists and events
- Write copy for press releases, letters, and newsletter content, interview artists for newsletters and website
- Manage basic website edits and updates including posting blogs and making minor changes to static pages
- Recruit volunteers for Arts in the Heart Festival and smaller events throughout the year.
Required & Preferred Skills
- A strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, written and verbal (required)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (required)
- Outstanding project management & time management skills (required)
- Experience and interest in non-profit work, some college preferred
- Basic web development skills for WordPress website (preferred)
- Social Media scheduling software experience (like CoSchedule), google and website stats tracking (preferred)
- Experience with nonprofit management software like DonorPerfect
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]