Description:
The Marion Art Center is seeking a Marketing Manager to play a key role in ensuring the MAC continues to grow in alignment with its mission, vision, and values. The person selected for this position willfocus on attracting new participants in MAC programming and new MAC members and retaining existing ones.Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for digital and print content creation, management of the MAC’s editorial calendar, and management of all aspects of the organization’s social media presence. Ideally, the candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team. The position is currently part-time, approximately 15 hours weekly.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a marketing and communications editorial calendar for MAC staff use for web site updates, email marketing, print materials, press releases, and social media.
- Design, develop content for, and publish digital and print media to attract members and participants to MAC programming and exhibits, including email marketing efforts and email newsletters.
- Write and publish press releases and promotional materials. Develop and maintain relationships with local media.
- Manage all aspects of the MAC’s social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) and assist Executive Director in maintaining the MAC web site.
- Develop and maintain communications databases and mailing lists.
Qualifications:
- Relevant professional experience in communications and/or marketing, preferably in a nonprofit organization
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, journalism, public relations, or communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Experience with graphic design
- Experience implementing marketing and communications plans
- Experience managing social media platforms
- Familiarity with WordPress, Constant Contact, design software, Google suite, and Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines
- Passion for supporting the arts in our community