Marketing and Events Assistant

Arts Ed NJ

While the role is remote, the ideal candidate will live in and be familiar with New Jersey.

The desired individual must possess a driven passion for the arts and arts education as well as an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and experiences, within a collective impact organization that actively works to promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members.

Job Responsibilities

Assist with administrative assignments, planning, updates of databases, lead outreach initiatives, and event planning for the annual NJ Governor’s Awards in Arts Education Program (NJGAAE).

Design and manage social media assets (e.g., posts, stories, carousels, banners/covers, highlights). Responsible for collectively creating approximately 5-10 new graphics per week, sized and optimized for use on Facebook, Instagram, Instagram Stories, and Twitter. Brand assets, visual style guide, and text will be provided.

Proofread and/or write captions and social copy; research and incorporate relevant hashtags, mentions, and emojis.

Proactively pitch new, original social content and source user-generated content that surfaces the authentic voices of educators on Instagram.

Provide weekly analysis and insights regarding performance.

Provide support for other marketing special projects, including the Arts Ed Now campaign, Professional Learning, Development, and Arts Ed SEL

Manage several social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), ensuring tone, frequency, and messaging supports initiatives objectives.

Assist with managing Arts Ed NJ’s interns program and outreach.

Assist Marketing team to coordinate quarterly live streams, including topics and guest speakers.

Potential to attend arts education events throughout the state as a representative for Arts Ed NJ.

Participate in weekly planning meetings and throughout the creative development processes

Other duties and tasks, as assigned.

Successful Candidates will Have these Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in communications and event planning and success in marketing campaign plan execution.

Experience with event planning, event promotion and day of coordination.

Have a proven track record in supporting multiple projects at one time.

Have a strong eye for detail and composition

Ability to generate creative new ideas and execute them quickly

Excellent communication skills—verbal and written

High level organizational skills, willingness and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Ability to successfully work collaboratively and with minimal supervision

Commitment to building upon the current skill set and open to introducing new skills.

Prefered Qualifications

Experience with hosting live streams, video editing and production experience is a plus.

Proficiency with Excel, database management.

Experience with branding and promoting via youtube.

Familiarity with preK-12 education topics and trends is preferred

Spanish fluency encouraged

Compensation

This position is a paid part-time contract role requiring 20 hours per week at $20 an hour. There is some travel required which is reimbursed at the standard federal travel reimbursement rate. This is a one year contract with the potential of an extension.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume and an expression of interest (letter, video, audio) that speaks to accomplishments, skills, and characteristics that distinguish the candidacy and examples of relevant digital work you'd like us to consider, e.g., an online portfolio and/or links to social media accounts you’ve worked on.

Candidates of interest will be contacted. We regret that we’re unable to follow up with every candidate. No phone calls, please.

Send to: priscilla@artsednj.org

All applications must be received no later than July 30, 2022

HIRING PROCESS

Applications are reviewed as they are received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our expected timeline is:

• Early August: 1-hour Zoom interviews with selected candidates. If invited for this interview, we will ask for two additional work samples relevant to this position, of which one must be a writing sample.

• Mid August: 2nd round of one-hour interviews in person if possible or via Zoom. Applicants will be asked to complete a proofing exercise, and provide 2 professional references complete with contact information.

• Late August: decide on top candidate(s), complete reference checks, and offer position.

• Expected start date - Sept 6

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arts Ed NJ is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the field are strongly encouraged to apply.

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Please read Arts Ed NJ’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice at https://www.artsednj.org/dei_artsed/