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ABOUT YOUNGARTS
YoungArts was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison. YoungArts identifies the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts, and provides them with creative and professional development opportunities throughout their careers. Entrance into this prestigious organization starts with a highly competitive application process for talented artists ages 15–18, or grades 10–12, in the United States, that is judged by esteemed discipline-specific panels of artists through a rigorous blind adjudication process. All YoungArts award winners receive financial awards and the chance to learn from notable artists.
Award winners are further eligible for exclusive opportunities including: nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school seniors; a wide range of creative development support including fellowships, residencies and awards; professional development programs offered in partnership with major institutions nationwide; additional financial support; and access to YoungArts Post, a private, online portal for YoungArts artists to connect, share their work and discover new opportunities.
At YoungArts, we believe in empowering artists to pursue a life in the arts. Our core values are excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, experimentation, respect and integrity.
For more information, visit youngarts.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Learn more about our commitment to inclusivity here.
General Summary:
YoungArts seeks a detail-oriented and creative individual with strong project management and editorial skills to join its team as Associate, Strategic Communications. The Associate, Strategic Communications will be a key player within the Strategic Communications department responsible for planning and executing communications campaigns and projects that support institutional goals and meet and exceed key performance indicators.
The ideal candidate has a self-starting, creative spirit; high level of attention to detail and organization; and the ability to fluidly collaborate within and across functions.
Essential and Other Responsibilities (performs other duties as assigned):
- Plan, develop and execute communication campaigns, including project management and outcomes measurement.
- Collaborate with the Digital Content & Social Media Producer to distribute content across owned and managed platforms, including website, email and social media.
- Own and manage website and email platforms, keeping information current and up to date and ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Assist in the development of messaging for programs, campaigns and other initiatives, including maintenance of institutional language and style guides.
- Use industry best practices to advance the performance of YoungArts’ communications channels and grow and steward audiences.
- Collaborate with institutional and program partners to facilitate creation of communications assets and support shared storytelling.
- Support the Senior Director, Strategic Communications with paid advertising, sponsored content and media partnerships.
- Support public relations activities through routing and distribution of press materials; collaborate with the Strategic Communications Coordinator on press monitoring.
Safety Responsibilities
- Adhere to all policies pertaining to physical safety and security
- Report any potential or actual violations to Security
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as key strategies toward creating and supporting safe spaces that promote empathy, a sense of belonging, and humanity to foster the greatest potential for innovation, creativity and collaboration across all teams.
- Demonstrated experience in creating and executing digital marketing strategies and campaigns
- Experience and facility working with email service providers, content management systems and project management platforms. Mailchimp, Wordpress and Airtable particularly relevant.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong copywriting, proofreading and editing skills
Education and/or Credentialing Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field; or 2-3 years experience in communications or a relevant field
- Experience beyond requirement will be considered in lieu of education requirement
Working Conditions:
This position is located at YoungArts headquarters in Miami, FL. Work is currently performed in a hybrid (virtual and in-office) setting for safety precautions due to COVID-19. Typical operations take place in an office environment and/or in an event/venue setting.
YoungArts has instituted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all employees. As a condition to employment, you are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of such vaccination, unless you have an approved exemption in accordance with applicable law.
Travel will be required.
Equity, People & Culture
Studies have shown that marginalized identities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications listed. At YoungArts, we believe that safe spaces that promote empathy, a sense of belonging, and humanity hold the greatest potential for innovation, creativity, and collaboration across all art forms. So, if you're excited about this role and your past experience and/or education don't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply anyways. The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules; you don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered; you may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles we are looking to fill.
