Arts Midwest
Arts Midwest believes that creativity is one of the Midwest’s greatest strengths, and we’re passionate about sharing it with the world.
We’re looking for a dynamic Social Media and Marketing Manager to shape how our storytelling, short‑form videos, opportunities, and resources show up across our Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, email, and whatever comes next.
As part of our Content & Communications team, you’ll manage Arts Midwest’s daily digital presence—distributing original articles and videos, creating social‑native content that champions the creative Midwest, and helping our content reach new audiences.
You’ll also support marketing across our portfolio of grants and programs, connecting artists and arts organizations to information and funding.
Department: Communications
Reports To: Director of Content and Communications
FLSA: Exempt
Classification: Full‑time.
Arts Midwest follows a four‑day work week: 30 hours/week; Monday‑Thursday.
$59,000 (firm) annually plus benefits.
As part of our commitment to pay equity, Arts Midwest does not negotiate salaries, as negotiation is one of the main drivers of pay inequity in organizations.
Job Location: Remote.
Must reside in Arts Midwest’s nine‑state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or a Native Nation that shares this geography.
Travel will be expected 2‑4 times per year for this position for all‑staff gatherings and site visits.
Please apply by completing our online application. You will be asked to submit:
A resume
A cover letter
A work sample document that includes links or screenshots of
two pieces of work
that best highlight your skills in social media and/or digital marketing. For each piece, please include a short 2–3 sentence description explaining why you chose it and what role you played in creating
Three professional references
Applications are due by Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT.
Potential Interview Dates: First Round: December 11‑17, 2025. Second Round: January 6‑12, 2026
Preferred Start Date: February 2, 2026
About Arts Midwest Based in Minneapolis, Arts Midwest supports, informs, and celebrates creative organizations and communities throughout the nine‑state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, and the Native nations that share these geographies.
We are one of six United States Regional Arts Organizations, a national collective of six place‑based nonprofit arts service organizations committed to strengthening America’s infrastructure by increasing access to creativity for all Americans.
Since 2023, we have been publishing stories that amplify creative people, places, and projects in the Midwest. In 2026, we’ll be increasing our output, and launching a new grants explorer and an arts research hub. This new position will enable us to thoughtfully and strategically expand our content calendar and reach new audiences.
About You You love the Midwest and are tuned into the art and creativity that make this region so unique. You bring a mix of creative skills and curiosity, finding energy in trying new things and learning new tools. You would thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced, fully remote workplace with a four‑day work week.
You have at least three to five years of relevant marketing experience, including managing successful social media channels for a brand or organization. You’re comfortable stepping in front of the camera when the story calls for it.
Because the digital landscape is always evolving, you’re driven to experiment, thinking about how content can be best shaped and shared to reach new audiences, and using analytics to understand what works.
And, you’re able to jump from social media to marketing strategies, helping to shape impactful campaigns around awards, grants, and other initiatives.
Key Responsibilities As part of a strong team of four, you’ll play an important role in the team’s operations, including things like developing work plans, participating in budgeting, and connecting with other departments. You’ll also play a role in Arts Midwest’s organizational culture, participating in staff meetings, retreats, and other events.
In addition, you’ll be responsible for:
Social Media Management
Daily management of Arts Midwest’s social media channels, including moderation, community engagement, and posting
Implementing audience growth and engagement strategies across platforms.
Translating all newly published content into engaging social media posts, writing captions, applying hashtag/SEO strategies, and tailoring content for each platform
Designing reel covers, carousels, and other social media assets in Canva
Managing paid promotions and boosts, coordinating with the Director of Content & Communications on ad strategy.
Monitoring analytics and sharing regular reports across the organization.
Tracking platform trends, tools, and algorithm changes, bringing into practice fresh ideas and experiments.
Content Creation
Collaborating with the Manager of Content to maintain organizational content calendar and publishing schedule
Creating short‑form videos that highlight the Midwest and Midwestern creativity, including scripting, filming, and editing.
Creating static “meme” content that highlights the Midwest and Midwestern creativity, including ideating, graphic design or photography, and editing.
Ensuring all content follows accessibility best practices and upholds Arts Midwest’s editorial voice and brand standards
Digital Marketing + Communications
Drafting and sending organizational newsletters and email campaigns in Drip.
Managing marketing campaigns for grants, awards, and programs, coordinating with the Director of Content & Communications on strategy.
Managing digital reporting and analytics dashboards to evaluate success
Supporting new website functionality upon launch in 2026, including approving new grant opportunity submissions in Salesforce and promoting tools on social media
Supporting SEO and website updates
Supporting organizational outreach and PR initiatives
Job Requirements Required Knowledge and Skills
1. Social Media Management: Knowledge of how to manage organizational social media accounts including scheduling, community management, and audience engagement.
2. Content Creation: Experience creating social‑native content, including short‑form video (shooting, editing, captioning), photography, and designed assets.
3. Graphic Design: Skills in designing digital graphics that align with brand identity.
4. Communication: Strong verbal, written and editing skills with the ability to tailor tone and length for different audiences and platforms.
5. Digital Advertising: Experience managing paid campaigns and boosted posts on social media platforms, including budget tracking and performance analysis.
6. Email Marketing: Experience building and managing email campaigns. Understanding of audience segmentation and list management.
7. Project Management: Knowledge of and ability to implement project management best practices to plan, organize, and track progress across multiple priorities.
8. Budget Management: Understanding of budgeting and general accounting principles, with the ability to oversee budgets and learn federal funding mechanisms and compliance requirements.
9. Leadership: Ability to communicate expectations clearly, coach others, provide feedback effectively, and resolve conflicts constructively.
10. Arts and Culture: Knowledge of or curiosity about arts and culture in the Midwest.
Required Abilities
Navigating change and responding proactively to shifting priorities.
Fluency with technology and ability to use or learn digital systems, such as collaboration software, customer relationship management systems, and project management software.
Using independent judgment to make day‑to‑day operational decisions within program or function area.
Using independent judgment to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems within program or function area.
Applying creative thinking to all aspects of work.
Evaluating data to make recommendations and reports and decisions using standard protocols and database.
Organizing time and anticipate, plan, and manage multiple priorities with deadlines.
Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with sensitive or private information.
Physical and Mental Requirements Physical effort is light, with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently. Work includes making presentations in front of groups. There is pressure associated with project or activity deadlines. Work will require extended use of a computer keyboard and monitor. Work is performed in a fast‑paced environment, where interruptions are frequent.
All requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Working Conditions Arts Midwest is a remote‑first workplace, with most work happening in digital systems. Travel will be expected 2‑4 times per year for this position for all‑staff gatherings and site visits.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. The department head and senior management retain the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Ready to Apply? Please submit your cover letter, resume, work samples, and three references via our online application by Monday, December 1, 2025.
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We’re looking for a dynamic Social Media and Marketing Manager to shape how our storytelling, short‑form videos, opportunities, and resources show up across our Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, email, and whatever comes next.
As part of our Content & Communications team, you’ll manage Arts Midwest’s daily digital presence—distributing original articles and videos, creating social‑native content that champions the creative Midwest, and helping our content reach new audiences.
You’ll also support marketing across our portfolio of grants and programs, connecting artists and arts organizations to information and funding.
Department: Communications
Reports To: Director of Content and Communications
FLSA: Exempt
Classification: Full‑time.
Arts Midwest follows a four‑day work week: 30 hours/week; Monday‑Thursday.
$59,000 (firm) annually plus benefits.
As part of our commitment to pay equity, Arts Midwest does not negotiate salaries, as negotiation is one of the main drivers of pay inequity in organizations.
Job Location: Remote.
Must reside in Arts Midwest’s nine‑state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or a Native Nation that shares this geography.
Travel will be expected 2‑4 times per year for this position for all‑staff gatherings and site visits.
Please apply by completing our online application. You will be asked to submit:
A resume
A cover letter
A work sample document that includes links or screenshots of
two pieces of work
that best highlight your skills in social media and/or digital marketing. For each piece, please include a short 2–3 sentence description explaining why you chose it and what role you played in creating
Three professional references
Applications are due by Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT.
Potential Interview Dates: First Round: December 11‑17, 2025. Second Round: January 6‑12, 2026
Preferred Start Date: February 2, 2026
About Arts Midwest Based in Minneapolis, Arts Midwest supports, informs, and celebrates creative organizations and communities throughout the nine‑state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, and the Native nations that share these geographies.
We are one of six United States Regional Arts Organizations, a national collective of six place‑based nonprofit arts service organizations committed to strengthening America’s infrastructure by increasing access to creativity for all Americans.
Since 2023, we have been publishing stories that amplify creative people, places, and projects in the Midwest. In 2026, we’ll be increasing our output, and launching a new grants explorer and an arts research hub. This new position will enable us to thoughtfully and strategically expand our content calendar and reach new audiences.
About You You love the Midwest and are tuned into the art and creativity that make this region so unique. You bring a mix of creative skills and curiosity, finding energy in trying new things and learning new tools. You would thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced, fully remote workplace with a four‑day work week.
You have at least three to five years of relevant marketing experience, including managing successful social media channels for a brand or organization. You’re comfortable stepping in front of the camera when the story calls for it.
Because the digital landscape is always evolving, you’re driven to experiment, thinking about how content can be best shaped and shared to reach new audiences, and using analytics to understand what works.
And, you’re able to jump from social media to marketing strategies, helping to shape impactful campaigns around awards, grants, and other initiatives.
Key Responsibilities As part of a strong team of four, you’ll play an important role in the team’s operations, including things like developing work plans, participating in budgeting, and connecting with other departments. You’ll also play a role in Arts Midwest’s organizational culture, participating in staff meetings, retreats, and other events.
In addition, you’ll be responsible for:
Social Media Management
Daily management of Arts Midwest’s social media channels, including moderation, community engagement, and posting
Implementing audience growth and engagement strategies across platforms.
Translating all newly published content into engaging social media posts, writing captions, applying hashtag/SEO strategies, and tailoring content for each platform
Designing reel covers, carousels, and other social media assets in Canva
Managing paid promotions and boosts, coordinating with the Director of Content & Communications on ad strategy.
Monitoring analytics and sharing regular reports across the organization.
Tracking platform trends, tools, and algorithm changes, bringing into practice fresh ideas and experiments.
Content Creation
Collaborating with the Manager of Content to maintain organizational content calendar and publishing schedule
Creating short‑form videos that highlight the Midwest and Midwestern creativity, including scripting, filming, and editing.
Creating static “meme” content that highlights the Midwest and Midwestern creativity, including ideating, graphic design or photography, and editing.
Ensuring all content follows accessibility best practices and upholds Arts Midwest’s editorial voice and brand standards
Digital Marketing + Communications
Drafting and sending organizational newsletters and email campaigns in Drip.
Managing marketing campaigns for grants, awards, and programs, coordinating with the Director of Content & Communications on strategy.
Managing digital reporting and analytics dashboards to evaluate success
Supporting new website functionality upon launch in 2026, including approving new grant opportunity submissions in Salesforce and promoting tools on social media
Supporting SEO and website updates
Supporting organizational outreach and PR initiatives
Job Requirements Required Knowledge and Skills
1. Social Media Management: Knowledge of how to manage organizational social media accounts including scheduling, community management, and audience engagement.
2. Content Creation: Experience creating social‑native content, including short‑form video (shooting, editing, captioning), photography, and designed assets.
3. Graphic Design: Skills in designing digital graphics that align with brand identity.
4. Communication: Strong verbal, written and editing skills with the ability to tailor tone and length for different audiences and platforms.
5. Digital Advertising: Experience managing paid campaigns and boosted posts on social media platforms, including budget tracking and performance analysis.
6. Email Marketing: Experience building and managing email campaigns. Understanding of audience segmentation and list management.
7. Project Management: Knowledge of and ability to implement project management best practices to plan, organize, and track progress across multiple priorities.
8. Budget Management: Understanding of budgeting and general accounting principles, with the ability to oversee budgets and learn federal funding mechanisms and compliance requirements.
9. Leadership: Ability to communicate expectations clearly, coach others, provide feedback effectively, and resolve conflicts constructively.
10. Arts and Culture: Knowledge of or curiosity about arts and culture in the Midwest.
Required Abilities
Navigating change and responding proactively to shifting priorities.
Fluency with technology and ability to use or learn digital systems, such as collaboration software, customer relationship management systems, and project management software.
Using independent judgment to make day‑to‑day operational decisions within program or function area.
Using independent judgment to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems within program or function area.
Applying creative thinking to all aspects of work.
Evaluating data to make recommendations and reports and decisions using standard protocols and database.
Organizing time and anticipate, plan, and manage multiple priorities with deadlines.
Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with sensitive or private information.
Physical and Mental Requirements Physical effort is light, with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently. Work includes making presentations in front of groups. There is pressure associated with project or activity deadlines. Work will require extended use of a computer keyboard and monitor. Work is performed in a fast‑paced environment, where interruptions are frequent.
All requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Working Conditions Arts Midwest is a remote‑first workplace, with most work happening in digital systems. Travel will be expected 2‑4 times per year for this position for all‑staff gatherings and site visits.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. The department head and senior management retain the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Ready to Apply? Please submit your cover letter, resume, work samples, and three references via our online application by Monday, December 1, 2025.
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