Temporary Program/Marketing Manager (25 hours/week)

Company Overview

Kirkland Art Center is a nonprofit community arts center in Clinton, New York. Since 1960, it has supported arts education, exhibitions, concerts, and other cultural experiences for the Mohawk Valley community and beyond.

Overview

The Kirkland Art Center (KAC) is looking for a temporary, experienced, and enthusiastic Program/Marketing Manager to work from approximately December 10 – March 31 (dates may extend beyond March). The ideal candidate will manage the KAC website, create social media campaigns, produce print materials, and organize a busy programming schedule for the art center and its members.

They will also help answer the phone, meet people and keep the facility open during business hours. A demonstrable appreciation for the arts and community service is preferred.

The ideal candidate will multi-task well, be extremely reliable, and complete multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment. This position is in-person.

The Kirkland Art Center is committed to ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups.

Position is open until filled.

Description of Position

Program planning and implementation: 25%

• Maintain our instructor/student database
• Schedule and sustain classes, workshops and events throughout the calendar year
• Quickly understand and accurately manage systems to track instructor files, class budgets, and supply lists in conjunction with executive director
• Support KAC Live concerts and fundraising events

Marketing and publicity: 60%

• Manage robust marketing of programs and events through online and print media and direct outreach (Canva)
• Create an engaging social media presence
• Draft and send weekly art center newsletters (Mailchimp) to our large member base in consultation with executive director
• Maintain art center website (Squarespace), including content creation and management of registrations, purchases and inquiries
• Communicate with instructors, students, board members, and the public as needed

Other duties: 15%

• Maintain the facility use calendar
• Facilitate program operations as needed
• Assist and collaborate with the Executive Director
• Be available for occasional evening/weekends

Job Requirements:

• Experience with nonprofits or community arts
• Strong written, oral, and digital communication skills
• Competency in: Squarespace, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Mailchimp
• Familiarity with graphic design platforms (such as Canva) for digital and print media
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook) and website development (Squarespace)
• Able to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Respect for and a strong interest in community arts
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Arts, Arts Administration or related field or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with the Mohawk Valley region
• Experience in community outreach and inter-organizational collaboration

Job Type: Part-time (25 hours/week) IN PERSON, flexible hours

Salary: $22.00 per hour, no benefits

Experience level: 2 – 4 years related experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday, some Saturdays or evenings as needed

Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person