POSITION OPENING: Communications Manager
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter indicating the reason for your interest in the position and your
qualifications and a current resume to [email protected]. Submit PDF attachments only with
subject line: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER and your First Initial and Last Name. Applications will be
accepted until March 5, but evaluated as they are received. Phone and mail inquiries not accepted.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Communications Manager is a member of JXTA’s core staff team and
supports all aspects of external relations with Juxtaposition Arts’ audiences. This is a professional
position - a story teller who will promote and disseminate information in the areas of writing, copy
editing, marketing, public/internal relations, and print production.
The CM will work closely with the Development Director and CEO but interacts with the entire staff,
program personnel, youth, community partners, and volunteers. The primary audiences for CM’s efforts
are our staff and team, youth, parents, artists, residents, educators, customers and art patrons.
Secondary audiences include elected and informal local and regional leaders, funders, donors and our
peers.
The CM will execute a consistent voice for the organization and be strategic about communications. The
CM’s successful work will result in JXTA recruiting more students, raising our profile, and expanding our
audience and investment potential.
POSITION HOURS: Full-time, 30-40 hrs/wk
COMPENSATION: Salary $35,000-$40,000/year DOQ, health insurance, flexible Paid Time Off, plus paid
holidays
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Brand Development
 Build and strengthen JXTA’s brand identity internally and with external audiences; manage brand
communication standards across the organization and lead team in ongoing brand development for
external marketing and communications.
Communications
 Support an active and consistent online presence for the organization.
 Draft and send regular E- newsletters, special event notices, and media releases.
 Manage distribution of correspondence and support volunteers and staff with communication for
fundraising campaigns and special events
 Assist with development of funder reports and other communications as assigned
Documentation and Outreach
 Assist with documenting JXTA programs through photos, videos, and writing, to integrate into
communications and reporting
 Attend community meetings, workshops, festivals and other public events on behalf of agency
 Track & document progress toward marketing goals
 Manage the design and production of communications and marketing mate collateral materials
Other duties as assigned
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Typical Tasks
(These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related
tasks in any position of this class)
 Write copy and manage production, design and updates of promotional materials for programs,
services, or products
 Write copy and manage production, design and updates of newsletters, annual report, website and
other marketing outputs.
 Document programs, events, products, and the day to day happenings of the organization via
photograph and video.
 Write and publish blog posts on behalf of organization for our website
 Pitch news articles or feature stories to various media outlets
 First point of contact for media inquiries.
 Create collateral and written copy for proposals and fund raising activities.
 Monitor the use of marketing/branding materials to ensure message consistency.
 Analyze communications related information and data, including web usage trends for electronic
media.
 Conduct research for communications initiatives and establishes a resource collection of
informational materials for use by JXTA team based on the communications priorities of the
organization.
Qualifications and Skills
The person who is right for this job must be
 Creative, curious, and game to try new things, learn new things, become part of the Juxtaposition
Arts team
 Experienced with content management systems (wordpress) and mass email (currently mailchimp)
 Expertise in social media, online analytic tools and have a solid grasp of how to use it effectively
 Flexible and able to attend and document events in evenings on weekends and during work week
 Attentive to detail – this is a big one, position is responsible for quality control
 Highly organized, able to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work well in team-oriented
environment
 Hungry and will do what needs to be done to get a job done and do it to the highest level possible
They will also have
 Superior writing, editing, and presentation skills
 An eye for good design and maintaining a cohesive brand
 Strong interpersonal skills reflected in ability to present ideas and gain consensus of team for
suggested strategies and approaches
 Excellent computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, familiar with PC and Mac
operating systems
 Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of issues related to youth development, creative
placemaking, equity, urban design, contemporary arts and policy
 Minimum of 3 years combined equivalent experience and education, or Bachelor’s degree in
communications, public relations, journalism marketing and/or art or related field + at least one
year professional experience
 An aptitude for visual communication (photography and videography skills)
It would also be nice if they have
 Experience working with designers, knowledge of the production process
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Knowledge of North Minneapolis community and local press
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA), founded in 1995, is a youth-focused visual art and
design non-profit based in North Minneapolis, Minnesota. It began as an arts enrichment workshop for
15 youth in a public housing community and today is a thriving cultural center that employs 100 people
annually, including 65 youth. JXTA has grown from conducting its afterschool visual art programs out of
a small leased space into operating out of four buildings that it owns, on a commercial corridor, where
young artists’ contributions to the neighborhood are prominent and visible. In addition to its art
education and community development work, JXTA’s core strategic focus is to scale JXTALabs, the
organization’s social enterprise ventures that have grown 250% since opening five years ago. JXTALabs
employ youth 14-21 years old in year-round part-time jobs in graphic design, fashion design, urban
design, and contemporary art. Youth apprentices work side by side with professional artists and
designers and generate revenue to support the businesses by producing logos, apparel, paintings, public
art, as well as providing community engagement services for clients. The organization’s current team of
twenty full-time, part-time and contract artists and staff work with 65 youth employees, 40 partners,
more than 3,000 students, and 10,000 audience members annually. www.juxtapositionarts.org.
Juxtaposition Arts is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a diverse work
environment. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and people who identify with other
marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.