The Victoria Theater Arts Center is currently hiring two part-time positions to deepen community connections through stronger communications and community coordination. 
 2021 is going to be a big year for the Victoria Theater Arts Center. We are currently in the midst of a $4.8M capital campaign to purchase and renovate 825 University into a new Community and Arts center for the Frogtown and Rondo neighborhoods of Saint Paul. At the same time, we have begun significant work supporting the healing and empowerment of our community through creative programming. As such, we are hiring two part-time staff members- A Communications Manager and a Community Coordinator- to maintain momentum and encourage growth in our community and programming throughout 2021.

These two new positions will work in collaboration with VTAC Executive Director Tyler Olsen-Highness (supervisor). It is critical that these two individuals embody and uphold the values of VTAC in all of their work.

Victoria Theater Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that when we are free to bring our whole selves to this work we can truly embody the spirit and values of the organization. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
These are position overviews. Full job descriptions will be available on Wednesday 12/30

Communications manager

Position Focus: Ensures consistent, high quality organizational communications with the VTAC community, in order to increase public awareness and support  of the organization and Capital Campaign.

Responsibilities:
  1. Works with a small team of staff, consultants, and community volunteers to develop a comprehensive organizational communication strategy and execute awareness campaigns across multiple platforms.
  2. Advises and collaborates in the creation and updating of content for digital and print communications.
  3. Helps manage and utilize organizational database (Salesforce Platform)

-This job can be done 100% remotely
-Start date: February 1
-Part time (15-20 hours/week)

Compensation:
$22-$25 hourly, depending on experience
Earned Sick and Safe Time

Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in communications, preferably in non-profit
  • Demonstrated experience with digital communication platforms (Mailchimp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Personal computer for work and reliable access to internet connection
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience creating strategies and communicating with diverse populations
  • Ability to uphold VTAC’s mission, vision, and values in all work.

To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume (including 3 references),  and 3 work samples* to tyler@victoriatheater.org by January 15, 2021.
Interviews of select candidates will occur January 20-25, 2021.
Position will start February 1, 2021

*Work samples can include press work, previously created communications strategies or campaign, writing samples, etc. 

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Community Coordinator

Position focus: To work directly with stakeholders of the Victoria Theater Arts Center, coordinating events and developing strong community relationships. Candidates must have strong ties to the Frogtown and Rondo Neighborhoods.

Responsibilities
  1. Coordinates and acts as a central contact for VTAC events and programs. Duties would include
    1. Event scheduling & management
    2. Coordination of staff, artists, and volunteers
    3. Keeping projects on time and on budget.
    4. Working with the Communications Manager to create social media content and ensure public awareness
  2. Being the face of VTAC at other community events.
  3. Adding and tracking relationships in the Salesforce database
  4. Identifying and helping overcome access issues/barriers to participation

Compensation:
$22-$25 hourly, depending on experience
Earned Sick and Safe Time

Position is part-time, 11-13 hours per week
Allows for some remote work, but will require in-person attendance at public events, once the public health situation allows it.

Requirements
  • Strong, demonstrated ties to the Frogtown and Rondo Communities
  • Minimum 4 years relevant experience in event organizing, volunteer coordination, and building community relationships
  • Personal computer for work and reliable access to internet connection
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Google Suite
  • Ability to embody VTAC’s mission, vision, and values in all work.

To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume (including 3 references), to tyler@victoriatheater.org by January 15, 2021.
Interviews of select candidates will occur January 20-25, 2021.
Position will start February 1, 2021