What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Manager position at Arts Science & Cultural Council of Charlotte?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Arts & Science Council , a supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, nurtures Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural ecosystem by supporting local creatives and nonprofits. Its mission is to foster community retention, drive economic growth and enhance residents' quality of life.
As both a funder and fundraiser, ASC offers grants, manages public art, supports community-led programs like Culture Blocks and provides educational programming for PreK-12 students. As an advocate and resource, ASC also provides funding support, workshops and cultural education. ASC’s work aims to remove barriers, ensure cultural access for all and promote upward mobility.
The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing ASC’s communication strategies across various channels to support the organization's mission and objectives. This role involves creating engaging content, managing public relations, and enhancing ASC’s presence in the community. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and media outlets to ensure consistent messaging that aligns with ASC’s brand identity and values.
Requirements :
- Implement communication strategies that align with philanthropic and marketing plans to execute comprehensive communication efforts that support ASC’s goals, including increasing awareness of programs, initiatives, and fundraising endeavors.
- Develop and manage engaging content for digital platforms (website, newsletter, email marketing) as well as print materials (brochures, press releases, newsletters). This includes ASC News Updates, Culture Picks, CharlotteCultureGuide.com, Public Art Moment, and News Notes.
- Public Relations : Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, manage press outreach, write press releases, and secure media coverage for ASC events and initiatives.
- Brand Management : Ensure all communications align with ASC’s brand guidelines, maintaining a tone that is inclusive, empowering, community-focused, and authentic.
- Crisis Communication : Act as a point of contact for handling sensitive communication matters, ensuring accurate and timely responses to crises.
- Collaborate with program teams to effectively promote ASC events and initiatives, enhancing attendance and participation through targeted marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with the development team to create communications that enhance donor relations, fundraising campaigns, and philanthropic messaging.
- Enhance internal communications to ensure effective information flow within the organization, promoting essential messages and updates to staff and stakeholders.
- Website Management : Ensuring the website is updated and that content is accurate, dynamic, and engaging. Knowledge of WordPress and navigation skills are ideal.
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