Fulcrum Arts
Pasadena, CA
Fulcrum Arts champions creative and critical thinkers at the intersection of art and science to provoke positive social change and contribute to a more vibrant and inclusive community. We advance collaboration at the intersection of art and science to impact positive social change on a civic scale through exhibitions, institutional partnerships, interdisciplinary symposia, festivals, residencies, and outreach education Our programming forges deep and lasting connections with artists and the region’s top scientific, research, technological, design, and cultural assets.
The Communications Coordinator is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position that reports to the Executive and Artistic Director, and will play a major role developing and implementing communication strategies; supporting Fulcrum Arts’ festival, residency, and symposia; the Emerge fiscal sponsorship program (which supports ~85 independent artists, collectives, and arts organizations of all disciplines through fiscal sponsorship, professional development, and administrative services); as well as providing core operating support.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
-Strategically plan and create digital content to be distributed across Fulcrum’s platforms including all social media, the website and newsletter.
-Manage user-facing platforms (websites, online forms, marketing campaigns).
-Develop press releases.
-Serve as primary liaison between Fulcrum Arts staff and communications consultants, including but not limited to, PR consultants, marketing consultants, designers, video editors, and web developers.
-Develop and update all content for Bloomberg Connects.
-Serve as the primary point of contact with Bloomberg Connects team.
Optimize online workflow.
-Develop PR, marketing, social media, and communications strategies.
-Manage PR, marketing, social media, and community outreach.
-Clerical and administrative support.
-Correspondence with artists, vendors, and volunteers as needed.
-Attend meetings with Fulcrum Arts staff.
-Run errands as needed.
-Provide logistical support at events as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
-Proficiency in creating digital content including video production and post-production.
-Knowledge of basic graphic design.
-One to three years of experience working in an administrative capacity.
-1-3 years experience managing communication initiatives across multiple social media platforms
-Detail oriented.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
-Must have own vehicle and liability insurance.
-Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.
-Knowledge of the local, regional and national arts community required.
-Professional appearance and demeanor.
Fulcrum Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the discretion of the Employer.
Salary: $25, hourly
Benefits:
-Accrual of paid vacation every year
-Paid holiday leave
-Health insurance
-This is a full time, non-exempt position at 40 hours/week
-Fulcrum Arts employees may opt to work remotely with approval from EAD
-Full time employees receive one paid personal day every other Monday
Education requirements: None.
Deadline to apply: May 3, 2025
Documents required to apply:
How to apply: Send materials to “admin@fulcrumarts.org” with the subject line “Communications Coordinator Application” and include the following attachments:
– Cover letter
– CV
– One writing sample, which may include a sample press release or narrative text describing an exhibition, performance, or other cultural program
– Three examples of previous social media posts or advertisements
Direct questions to admin@fulcrumarts.org
Position will be listed until it is filled