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Communications Coordinator

KID smART
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Company Overview

KID smART is a vibrant arts education organization dedicated to fostering creativity and enhancing learning environments through the arts. Through a combination of high-quality, long-term artist residencies, professional development for classroom teachers, and after-school and community-based programming, KID smART works to empower all children to unlock their full academic, creative, and personal potential.

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Summary

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our team at KID smART. This role is key in managing social media & email campaigns and digital storytelling projects that connect with our audiences.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Content Creation

  • Draft and schedule engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) aligning content with overall messaging across all platforms
  • Generate ideas for social content/campaigns
  • Write/edit social media copy
  • Ideate and film “reels”
  • Develop basic graphics and visual content using tools like Canva

Project Support & Media Coordination

  • Assist with photography, video, and storytelling projects for KID smART programs
  • Facilitate the collection of media assets, press contacts, and content with internal staff
  • Participate in major organizational events/special projects as needed (e.g, ART JAM, Best Fest, etc)

Campaign Assessment & Proposals:

  • Pull campaign performance analytics across social media platforms
  • Prepare reports of social media analytics
  • Recommended strategic improvements based on engagement metrics
  • Draft social media campaign outlines that integrate into initiatives’ multi-channel communications plans
  • Present design ideas and content plans for review and approvalDevelop and implement communication strategies that align with KID smART's mission.
  • Write, edit, and proofread press releases, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
  • Manage media relations by building relationships with journalists and securing coverage for events.
  • Coordinate public speaking engagements and represent KID smART at various functions.
  • Conduct research to identify new marketing opportunities and audiences.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to promote programs.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years in Marketing, Communications, Media/Design,or a related field
  • Working knowledge of social media platforms, especially Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and associated analytics tools
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and proofreading skills
  • Experience using Canva, Mailchimp, and social media scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer, Later, Hootsuite), Squarespace, WordPress, or other CMS platforms
  • Interest in or experience with arts education, youth development, or nonprofit communications
  • Detailed, enthusiastic, and collaborative with strong time management skills

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70119