CAC COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Chicago Artists Coalition; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Evening/weekend flexibility

Job summary

Chicago Artists Coalition seeks a Communications Manager to lead social media, newsletters, website updates, and program promotion. The role blends content creation, storytelling, and community engagement across Instagram, Facebook, WordPress, and email campaigns.

You’ll attend openings, capture media, and support donor communications in a hybrid schedule with one onsite day per week. Responsibilities include managing social posts 3 days/week, newsletters monthly, event invites, and data

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media, newsletters, and press communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with WordPress and CRM systems.
• Ability to capture photos/videos at events and moments.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social media content and engagement across platforms.
• Write and send monthly newsletters and resources.
• Create/update resident profiles and event pages on WordPress.
• Promote programs and exhibitions with press materials.
• Handle weekday admin and donor communications.
• Attend openings to photograph and capture footage.

Skills

Social media management

Newsletter writing

Content creation

Event photography

Tools

WordPress

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM

Constant Contact

Job description

Job Objectives

The Communications Manager will have five major areas of responsibility:

Social Media (Instagram & Facebook)

• Content posts 3 days a week + stories 5 days a week
• Sharing/Reposting of resident, alumni and partner stories
• Replies to all messages received
• Approve new post requests for Chicago Artists Resource Facebook group

Newsletters (Constant Contact)

• Write and send “Resources” newsletter once a month
• Write and send “CAC News” newsletter once a month
• Periodic development campaigns or fundraiser event promotion

Website (Wordpress)

• Create and update resident profiles
• Create exhibition landing pages
• Create event pages
• Monitor web listings and resolve any issues
• Update the News page with press releases and articles mentioning CAC or alumni

Program Promotion

• Write and send a press release for each exhibition CAC hosts.
• Attend and capture photos + footage of CAC events as needed
• Email invitations to events

Weekday Administration

• Monitor and reply to voicemail
• Monitor and reply to contact@ email address
• Monitor and reply to cac@ email address
• Write thank you notes to donors as necessary
• Gather data for grant deliverables as necessary

  Manager will ensure that the organization’s communication embody our core values of Community Building | Career Development | Knowledge Sharing | Strategic Partnerships | Equitable Opportunities.

  This position is hybrid with 1 day on site per week. The Manager will attend 1 hour at each opening reception on site. There will be a weekly team check in along with a one-on-one meeting with the Executive Director.

  Competencies

  At Chicago Artists Coalition, we welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. CAC staff are a small team of fast-paced and conscientious workers who support each other through thought partnering, creative problem solving, and a spirit of generosity and positivity.

  A well-matched candidate will bring:

  • Ability to self-determine priorities, manage multiple projects and communicate effectively including the creation of reports for management
  • Creative thinking with distinctive storytelling skills
  • Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate concerns and troubleshoot issues
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently
  • Proficiency in creating a communications strategy and implementation
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Documents, Slides, Drive, and Meet), social media platforms, e-newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience with photography + videography for social media
  • Experience with maintenance of contact database/CRM system
  • Familiarity with basic website editing

  Measures of Success

  • Create monthly report on social statistics, newsletter and web engagement
  • Implement communications activities according to established schedules and organizational priorities.
  • Maintain current and accurate website, social media, and digital communications channels.
  • Consistently complete daily administrative tasks
  Compensation & Schedule

  Pay is $26 an hour for up to 20 hours a week. A combination of work hours will be from home or onsite at Chicago Artists Coalition (1431 W. Hubbard St. #201 Chicago IL 60642). Schedule is flexible outside of CAC-hosted events which will vary in timing. Evening hours are necessary up to two times a month. On occasion there may be weekend hours.

  This role is exempt and salaried. Opportunities for annual professional development with the CAC Team.

  The Communications Manager reports directly to the Executive Director.

  Physical Requirements and Work Environment
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods in an indoor office environment.
  • Must be able to navigate throughout various spaces in the building, between office area, galleries, studios and loading dock.
  • Written and oral communication with others to exchange information and perform duties
  • Ability to read materials on a computer screen
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Moderate noise level consistent with an office environment, gallery setting, and working studios
  • Ability to occasionally arrange tables, chairs, and carry lightweight artworks.
  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

  CAC is an active member of Enrich Chicago. We strive as staff, board of members, and residents to dismantle systemic racism in the arts by:

  • Educating ourselves and our communities on the existence and impact of historic racism and designing new thinking and practices to offset its impact
  • Strategically thinking and implementing new policies and practices within our organizations intended to analyze and disrupt the long term effects of historic racism
  • Creating and connecting pipelines across the city to increase the number & success of global majority people in the arts

  Equal Opportunity: Chicago Artists Coalition values the perspectives and talents of a diverse staff and is committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. CAC is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, color, age, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other bases protected by law.

  About Chicago Artists Coalition

  Chicago Artists Coalition (CAC) is a non-profit organization that supports contemporary Chicago artists and curators by offering residency programs, exhibitions, professional development and resources that enable them to live, work and thrive in the city.

  Expected start date is no later than: November 15, 2026.