Position title: Communications Coordinator
Category of employment: Permanent, full-time
Salary: $63,500 per annum, plus superannuation
Locations: NorthSite Contemporary Arts (Bulmba-ja, 96 Abbott St Cairns 4870)
Closing date: 5PM, Wednesday 10 April, 2024
NorthSite Contemporary Arts seeks a Communications Coordinator to contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of NorthSite’s Marketing Plan, providing a roadmap for communicating our organisation and the artists we work with.
NorthSite Contemporary Arts (formerly KickArts) is a leading arts organisation with a 30-year history of exhibiting exemplary art and supporting contemporary artists in Far North Queensland. The organisation has a fundamental role in ensuring the advancement of contemporary art in Cairns and greater North Queensland, through the on-going development, delivery and promotion of exhibitions, programs, events and provision of artistic services.
NorthSite puts artists at the centre of everything we do.
• We cultivate and champion art production, practice and culture in Tropical North Queensland.
• We create opportunities for artists to realise and present exciting ideas.
• We bring artists and audiences together, stimulate conversation, and provide transformative
experiences.
• We adhere to best-practice standards of arts governance and operations, which we continually
review and improve.
• We are committed to growing social wellbeing, economic empowerment, environmental
sustainability for the organisation, the arts sector and communities more broadly.
Reporting to the Artistic Director, the NorthSite Communications Coordinator is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of the not-for-profit arts company’s communications and promotions. The position will contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of NorthSite’s Marketing Plan, providing a roadmap for communicating our organisation and the artists we work with.
The role is primarily tasked with maintaining the NorthSite communications schedule, databases, website, and
provision of engaging information for artists, members, visitors, and the general public.
This involves graphic design work, creation and distribution of media releases and mailouts, program listings, social media content and advertising to audiences, as well as compiling content related to exhibitions, programs and the NorthSite Store and Studios.
The position communicates NorthSite’s exhibitions, programs and retail channels through engaging and innovative approaches, with respect for artistic output, observing crediting and copyright conventions.
The Communications Coordinator will work closely with colleagues to plan seasonal communications that promote the activities of the organisation and associated artists. This includes signage, publications, and information for marketing and promotional purposes. The position works as part of a dynamic team to create memorable online and onsite visitor experiences, synonymous with NorthSite Contemporary Arts’ vision.
The Communications Coordinator liaises with colleagues and collates statistics and information across various channels for regular Board and stakeholder reporting. The successful candidate will be proficient in writing for different audiences and will adapt approved curatorial content for various platforms and channels. The position is also responsible for the layout and design the Annual Report.
The Communications Coordinator will contribute to NorthSite’s Perspectives blog and engage external writers grow the critical discourse around contemporary artistic practice in the region.
The Communications Coordinator must prioritize a range of internal and external deadlines, and balance various duties of the role, ultimately enhancing the visitor experience and increase revenue through NorthSite Store and programs.
The NorthSite Communications Coordinator is responsible for:
Applicants must be able to demonstrate commitment and experience in related roles, with:
Experience with and interest in:
Download the Position Description document to ensure you meet the criteria.
Please provide a current CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (max. 3 pages) by email to:
Hamish Sawyer
Artistic Director, NorthSite Contemporary Arts ad@northsite.org.au.
Closing date: 5PM, Wednesday April 10, 2024