Communications Assistant (Seasonal, up to 29 hours per week, April to September)

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Communications Assistant provides support to the Communications team in developing and distributing email newsletters, content development, including writing blogs and engaging social media content, as well as administrative tasks. This is a seasonal role to support the team for six months, during the busy summer season, approximately April through September.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build email newsletters using email marketing automation platforms, Crowd Connect and Iterable, route to appropriate departments, make edits, schedule to send, segment and maintain lists.
• Assist in coordinating cross-departmental web and email initiatives and assist in updating email marketing calendar.
• Assist in writing and editing articles, marketing and web copy as needed.
• Assist in capturing social media content for Wolf Trap’s social channels.
• Occasionally work with larger Communications, Marketing, and Creative teams to brainstorm, strategize, and develop web, email and social content.
• Assist with photo archiving.
• Assist with administrative tasks including event support, archiving content and other tasks as needed.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 1-2 years’ work experience with a minimum of 1  year of experience in email marketing, social media, digital communications, content development, writing and/or a related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience building and deploying email newsletters through an email marketing automation platform
• Experience updating a website using a Content Management System (Umbraco a plus)
• Experience using social media platforms and creating content for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
• Knowledge of HTML coding and best practices for email client compatibility and deliverability
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and design tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in website and email content development
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Must have strong writing and editing skills
• Must work well independently, as well as on a team
• Must be able to multitask projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends, especially over the summer season; some local travel may be required.
• Access to a car and/or reliable transportation
• Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives.  We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside.  Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org.  An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

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