About Intercultural Journeys

Intercultural Journeys imagines a world of more⁠—more welcome, more curiosity, more empathy, and more connection. One where more voices tell our history and shape our future, and create an inclusive space to be still, to listen, to watch, to dance, and to learn together. A world where recognition and respect for one and all are the starting point, and not the finish line, and where love drives our journey forward. Each year, IJ presents and produces projects and performances that amplify the cultural life of the city in genres as wide ranging as jazz, Kathak dance, Klezmer music, Sufi-inspired music and poetry—and more. To learn more about Intercultural Journeys, visit www.interculturaljourneys.org.

Social Media and Marketing Coordinator

The part-time Social Media and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for creating and sharing dynamic and engaging content that tells Intercultural Journeys’ story across multiple channels and platforms. This position will be responsible for managing IJ’s social media and marketing calendars, and developing and executing strategies for engaging with current audiences and reaching a wider range of audiences. The Social Media and Marketing Coordinator reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with the Artistic Director and Director of Creative Projects. Anticipated start date is November 2023.

Duties

• In collaboration with the executive director, develop institutional and program-based social media strategies, and create annual and program-based social media calendars
• Create content for IJ’s social media accounts including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube by identifying and crafting compelling stories about IJ’s programs and people
• Work with an external graphic designer to create social media and marketing templates for the season
• With input from staff and artists, craft and execute outreach and marketing strategies for each program/event, including researching each artist, their communities, and the neighborhood(s) where performances are held
• Post event information on community calendars, Facebook interest groups, and event listings
• Craft press releases and pitch events and stories to media outlets
• With the executive director, create a paid media plan that could include digital media, print media, radio, and other informational outlets, and manage approved media buys

Qualifications

• Experience with social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and interest and ability in communicating programs, events, and stories through multiple mediums
• Excellent visual skills, with experience creating compelling visual content for social media and/or experience creating video
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience writing for web, email, and/or media
• Demonstrated comfort and a history of building relationships with a range of diverse communities, at various intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, ability, etc.
• Eagerness to balance independent work and collaborative work with a small staff
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings for events required (approximately 12-15 evenings/weekends per season)
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to quality and accuracy
• 2 years of work, internship, volunteer, or other qualifying professional experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the performing or visual arts, arts administration, and/or communications
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Interest/ability in photography and video

Compensation

$18,000-20,000/year. The position will, on average, work 18-22 hours per week, with higher concentrations of hours expected on or near weeks leading up to performances. This position is based in Philadelphia, and includes attending in-person performances, occasional in-person meetings with artists, and occasional in-person staff and planning meetings. The majority of the work will be completed remotely.

COVID Protocol

Intercultural Journeys requires employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including all eligible booster vaccinations.