Marketing & Administrative Coordinator

ABOUT ART PAPERS

Atlanta-based and globally engaged, Art Papers serves the creative community and the culturally curious by expanding the dialogue around contemporary art and culture, exploring the ways they affect and reflect human experience. We do this in print, online, and through public programming. Art Papers is committed to creating space for and amplifying diverse voices, especially those that have historically been underrepresented in the art world. Art Papers represents the South globally and offers a valuable perspective on contemporary art, one that champions important work produced outside of cultural capitals and mainstream markets.

Art Papers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a 45-year history in Atlanta, GA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Art Papers is seeking a creative, data-driven, and detail-oriented Marketing & Administrative Coordinator. We are looking for an individual who is skilled at communicating with diverse audiences, understands and appreciates contemporary art and culture, is adept at technology, and understands the importance of data-driven analysis and insights.

The Marketing & Administrative Coordinator plays a key role in how Art Papers interacts with its audiences, including print and online readers, social media followers, program attendees, advertisers, subscribers, funders, the general public, and others. The Marketing & Administrative Coordinator handles many of the organization’s day-to-day administrative and communications needs, including social media content and strategy, web publishing, email communications, and database management. They are responsible for income generation through the sale of subscriptions, magazines, and merchandise; magazine distribution efforts; and ad sales. They support the Executive Director’s donor stewardship efforts as well as event-related fundraising and provide administrative support to the Editor on publishing and program-related needs.

This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director. The position is based in Atlanta, GA. Our staff currently works primarily remotely, but this position will require some in-office tasks. Our standard schedule is Mon-Fri, 10am – 6pm with occasional evening and weekend hours related to programs and events.

Art Papers is committed to representing diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences, with an emphasis on those who are too-often excluded or marginalized. We seek a team member who shares this commitment.

CRITICAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Communications & Marketing

• Manage the communications calendar to coordinate the organization’s editorial, programming, and fundraising messaging needs
• Produce a weekly e-newsletter and occasional promotional e-blasts
• Manage the weekly publishing of content to ARTPAPERS.org
• Manage Art Papers’ social media strategy, content, and reporting to grow the organization’s social media presence

Sales

• Expand the print publication reach by managing subscriptions and distribution
• Manage the Art Papers Shopify store including inventory and order fulfillment
• Work closely with the Executive Director on advertising sales. Manage the advertising schedule and the publishing of ads to print and digital platforms

Administrative

• Assist the Editor in the production of 4 print issues of ART PAPERS magazine per year and ~3 online exclusives per month
• Prepare the magazine’s quarterly print order and liaise with the printer as needed
• Oversee customer database management and reporting
• Assist with the promotion and production of Art Papers educational programs and events
• Manage the intern and volunteer programs
• Other duties as assigned including general pitching-in as needed

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Self-motivated, must be able to work with minimal supervision and stay on task and on deadline
• Excellent communication skills. Must be adept at telling a story to multiple audiences
• Detail oriented and data driven
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and juggle competing priorities
• Must be a team player, willing to roll up one’s sleeves and jump in when needed

TECHNOLOGICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience working in marketing, communications, journalism, nonprofit administration, sales, or similar fields (internships count)
• Experience working with social platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter)
• Experience working with analytics tools
• The job involves regular use of the following programs, platforms, and technology: WordPress (CMS), Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Mailchimp, PatronManager (CRM), and Shopify. Prior experience with some of these is expected, a willingness and propensity to learn the rest is a must
• Design skills and familiarity with design software is a plus

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting their relevant skills, qualifications, and experience to director@artpapers.org with the subject line: Coordinator Search. References will be requested for candidates who advance to the next stage of the interview process. Please no phone calls.

The position is open until filled, but time is of the essence, and we urge you to apply sooner rather than later.

Salary & Compensation

$31,200 - $35,000 with health, vision, and dental benefits. Premium covered by employer. Ability to earn commission from advertising sales.

Art Papers is committed to diversity and an inclusive work culture. Art Papers is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.