Creative Storyteller & Communications Lead

The Rome Group; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dance Moves STL seeks a Communications Specialist to shape our story with engaging content across social media, newsletters, and the website. You’ll manage day-to-day communications and collaborate with leadership to share impact with schools, families, donors, and the community.

The role emphasizes storytelling, photography, and design, with hybrid, part-time hours and opportunities to attend events and capture content that highlights youth development through dance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in communications, marketing, social media, PR, or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating content for social media, email, and digital platforms.
• Strong visual instincts and proficiency with Canva or similar design tools.
• Basic photography and short-form video skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-project management abilities.
• A collaborative spirit in a small, mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a consistent communications and content calendar.
• Create engaging content for social media, including stories, graphics, photography, and short-form video.
• Produce the monthly Creating Connections electronic newsletter.
• Gather stories, photographs, testimonials, and program highlights showing impact.
• Maintain timely and engaging website content.
• Monitor audience engagement and use insights to strengthen communications.
• Create print and digital materials for programs, events, and outreach.
• Promote events and fundraising activities with cohesive materials.
• Attend programs/events to capture content and maintain Dance Moves STL voice and visual identity.
• Collaborate with Development to support donor communications and sponsorship materials.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Editing

Social media

Organization

Collaboration

Evening/weekend events

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, graphic design, nonprofit management, or related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

Dance Moves STL seeks a Communications Specialist to shape our story with engaging content across social media, newsletters, and the website. You’ll manage day-to-day communications and collaborate with leadership to share impact with schools, families, donors, and the community.

The role emphasizes storytelling, photography, and design, with hybrid, part-time hours and opportunities to attend events and capture content that highlights youth development through dance.