Careers: Communications Coordinator

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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.

ABOUT NORTHSITE

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.

MISSION

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The NorthSite Communications Coordinator is responsible for:

• Delivery of accurate information and consistent communications within brand guidelines
• Providing high level of service and information to the public, NorthSite members, volunteers and artists
• Providing high level assistance to the Artistic Director and CEO through a range of marketing, communications, funding and branding task
• Guiding the next iteration of the of NorthSite Marketing Plan, including promotion of the NorthSite Store and NorthSite Art Studios to benefit and raise the profile of FNQ artists and generate sales
• Developing innovating ways to communicate NorthSite exhibitions, programs and events, in consultation with program partners.
• Delivering regular e-news bulletins
• Monitoring use of NorthSite branding by partners and provision of required logo and branding content
• Managing the NorthSite website and NorthSite store online platform, social media accounts, online booking pages, ensuring an active and positive online presence across all channels
• Researching and developing media contacts and updating records and networks
• Adapting approved written communications to correct format for wide distribution and promotion of NorthSite exhibitions, programs, and events
• Developing press releases and other media communications for increased publicity and exposure
• Compiling online, print communications and advertising statistics and analyzing visitor comments and feedback, for evaluation and reporting
• Graphic design using the broad conventions in the NorthSite Brand Manual
• Producing signage and labels for gallery exhibitions, retail displays and programs promotions
• Providing necessary statistical and contact update information for reporting and administrative
  purposes including content management, design and distribution of Annual Report
• Maintaining, developing, and monitoring accurate databases, mailing lists and subscriptions for design,
  storage and image management software
• Managing files and images, documentation of projects and upholding copyright conventions
• Collating content and designing publications, including annual reports, exhibition publications and
  acquisition proposals
• Contributing to achieving the NorthSite 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, ensuring all activities and actions
  support the strategic plan, mission, and objectives of NorthSite
• Representing the organisation at industry events and liaising with a range of stakeholders
• Carry out other duties within their skill range as required

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Applicants must be able to demonstrate commitment and experience in related roles, with:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing and editing for a range of audiences
• Knowledge and experience of marketing and promotion principles and their effective application in small to medium cultural organisations
• Proficiency with software applications including Microsoft Office 365, Filemaker Pro, Trello, Hubspot, Vend, and Adobe
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, is self-motivated and takes initiative
• Project management skills, including financial management and contracts
• Experience in collating and analysing data and statistics
• Ability to maintain websites (WordPress) and databases
• Precise attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

DESIRABLE

Experience with and interest in:

• Contemporary art
• Small to medium organisations and the not-for-profit sector
• Membership programs

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the NorthSite Artistic Director
• Internal liaisons – NorthSite Board of Directors, CEO, Executive Administrator, Curator, Programs
  Coordinator, Retail Manager, Gallery Officer, Printmaking Coordinator, volunteers, , facilitators, and
  other Bulmba-ja tenants
• External liaisons – artists, galleries, writers, arts publications, local and national media, suppliers

TO APPLY

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

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