Description

Communications Coordinator

Full-Time; Exempt Status

Reports to:  Director of Marketing + Communications

A valuable member of our collaborative organization, the Communications Coordinator supports promotional efforts across all divisions of Waterville Creates (WC), including the Maine Film Center, Waterville Opera House, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios.  Under the direction of the Marketing + Communications Director, the Communications Coordinator raises the profile of WC’s programs and events while supporting Waterville as a destination for arts and culture.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities     

• Work with the Director of Marketing + Communications to develop and implement strategies to promote WC’s and by extension, Waterville Opera House (WOH), Maine Film Center (MFC), and Ticonic Gallery + Studios’ (TGS) programming and organizational initiatives.
• Creates social media content and schedules distribution on a continuous basis for WC, WOH, MFC, TGS; updates community calendar listings on a regular basis.
• Maintains current database of press contacts.
• Coordinates paid social media advertising for WC, WOH, MFC, and TGS programs and events.
• Maintains WC’s branding standards in all advertising and marketing efforts.
• Serves as an ambassador for WC and its programs at external networking events and meetings.
• Distributes posters/flyers for WC events.
• Develops, distributes, and provides analysis for weekly Arts Spotlight e-newsletter; oversees distribution of e-newsletters as needed for MFC and WOH divisions.
• Maintains institutional archive with advertisements, promotional materials, news articles, press, etc.
• Serves as a community liaison and assists with promotion of partner events, including calendar listings and social media posts.
• Provides event support as needed at WC sponsored events, including Waterville Rocks, PechaKucha, the Maine International Film Festival, Waterville Opera House productions, and Ticonic gallery exhibitions.
• Assists with administrative duties and special projects as required, as well as performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and positive demeanor; creative problem solver and collaborative team player.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, and email marketing.
• Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Must have strong analytical skills to analyze metrics and create reports.
• Must have a high level of creativity.
• Passion for and dedication to arts and culture, artists, and community initiatives.
• Must be able to attend evening and weekend events as required.
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram platforms.
• Criminal background check required.
• Valid Drivers’ License required.

Physical Demands/Conditions/Requirements 

Work is performed in a general office environment. Light lifting (up to 50 pounds) required. Full range of physical mobility including walking, sitting, standing, stooping, carrying, reaching and manual dexterity is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waterville Creates (WC) seeks qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply for the opportunity to join our team. WC is committed to building a more equitable work environment that includes a wide array of voices. We believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organization by increasing representation, expanding access, and building a strong creative coalition for the work we undertake. Waterville Creates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Waterville Creates

Waterville Creates connects artists, organizations, and the public with arts and cultural events and programs happening in our community. Supporting and promoting arts education, exhibitions, theatre, film, music, and dance that is accessible to all, Waterville Creates is leading the effort to make Waterville an exciting cultural destination and a thriving, vibrant community. For more information about Waterville Creates, visit watervillecreates.org

Annual salary: $50,000-$55,000

Waterville Creates offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package that includes health, dental, and disability insurance, a Simple IRA match, and paid PTO.

To Apply: please send cover letter, resume, and three references in order to be considered for this position. Position open until filled.