Media + Communications Manager

Job Title: Media + Communications Manager

Reports to: Director of Communications

Position Classification: Regular, Full-time              

Wage Classification: Salaried, Non-Exempt, 35 hrs/week, $40,000 – 45,000 annually

Founded by industrialist Samuel S. Fleisher in 1898 as the nation’s first community-based art center, Fleisher Art Memorial is renowned for its long-standing mission of making art accessible regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience. In establishing what was originally known as the Graphic Sketch Club, Fleisher sought to create a place where anyone, especially those that otherwise lacked access to creative enrichment, could be inspired by art.

Located in Southeast Philadelphia, Fleisher remains a thriving community arts center, providing free and low-cost studio art classes along with opportunities for emerging and established artists to exhibit their work. Extensive arts education and community-based programming also reflects the organization’s commitment to strengthening communities by developing, sharing, and promoting creative resources.

Additional details about Fleisher Art Memorial can be found on its website: https://fleisher.org/about-us/

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of Fleisher’s Director of Communications, the Digital Communications Manager collaborates effectively with all departments to help guide Fleisher’s efforts in all communications, with particular focus on social media strategy, graphic design, and departmental communications.

The Digital Communications Manager is responsible for managing Fleisher’s social media calendar and content, developing new strategies for campaigns and initiatives to expand reach. Beyond managing content, the Digital Communications Manager also contributes creative content in the form of graphic design, supplemental photography, and video. This position plays a key role in developing efficient systems for organization and collaboration on SharePoint (Microsoft Office365) as well as providing key support in adding quarterly educational and program schedules to Fleisher’s website (in collaboration with the Director of Communications and the Registrar).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media:    

• Creates content for Fleisher’s social media accounts including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube by identifying and crafting compelling stories about Fleisher’s constituents and programs, supported by graphics, video and photography.
• Digital asset management and system organization.
• Generates monthly and year-end social media reports   

Email Marketing & Website Updates:     

• Serves as point person for Constant Contact (or other eMarketing platform) related to departmental communications, working in collaboration with education, community engagement, and development departments to gather content and draft emails to students, community members, and donors.
• Provides key support to the Director of Education and Registrar in adding quarterly educational offerings (classes, workshops, and tours) to Fleisher’s website, as well as updating program information as needed.
• Manages and updates calendar listings on Fleisher website.

Creative Content and Design:     

• Assists with the organization of materials and provides feedback for design partners (external).
• Responds to in-house graphic design needs with the creation of assets to be used for internal and external communications (with oversight from the Director of Communications).
• Supplemental photography and video in support of creating content for various communications purposes.
• Coordinates needs for promotional materials across departments/programs, gathering content and staff/participant perspectives.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
• Three years working within a non-profit organization, or similar experience.
• Spanish language skills for translation purpose preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Familiarity with basic HTML/CSS and WordPress
• Photography
• Experience with social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings for events required
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to quality and accuracy

HIRING TEAM AND PROCESS

• The hiring team for this position consists of:
  • Rebecca O’Leary, Interim Executive Director
  • Erin Sweeny, Director of Communications
  • Garrett Lee Williams, HR Generalist
• The hiring process for this role consists of an interview with the Director of Communications, and a final interview with the ED and HR Generalist. Selected candidates will also have an opportunity to speak with the outgoing Digital Communications Manager to answer questions about daily activities and culture.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Fleisher Art Memorial does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Fleisher Art Memorial is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

BENEFITS, COMPANY HOLIDAYS, VACATION POLICIES

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees after a 90-day period including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with employer match
• (Starting) 14 days paid vacation, 5 personal days per year, 12 sick days, and paid holidays

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting May 12, 2022. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.