Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator

Overview
We are a fantastic creative team committed to making Charlottesville a better place for all our citizens! Light House Studio (LHS) equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through filmmaking. Located on Charlottesville's downtown mall in the historic Vinegar Hill Theatre, our staff is making a big difference for young people in our city. Watch one of our students’ award-winning movies or come to a screening of a unique independent film, and you are likely to leave feeling informed, inspired, and connected.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design and Content Creation

Creates original visual media that communicates our mission and message in an engaging and unified way

Applies art, design, and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts for promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other print and digital materials; coordinates printing of materials with printing vendor

Chooses graphics, artwork, and behind-the-scenes photography/video, as appropriate; may enhance choices with simple design drawings

Prepares drafts of design work, and provides samples to administrative team for review; revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process

Designs and develops material for routine newsletters and email campaigns; manages website updates and creates engaging posts for the website and/or social media

Promotes programs, events, and screenings through print advertisements, posters, social media, and other online sources; gathers and analyzes materials necessary to understand and determine the most effective communications techniques

Takes photos documenting workshops and events for LHS marketing initiatives

Coordinates and represents LHS at various tabling events

Engagement

Designs LHS’s Annual Report

Supports design and communication needs for all fundraising events, including the annual Youth Film Festival

Support with donor related mailings as requested

Vinegar Hill Theatre

Pre-Event: Attend initial rental meetings if/when needed; attend final site meeting with the renter, if applicable; assist Operations Director with recruiting and training new FOH assistants; confirm staffing needs for events and schedule contractors as needed; ensure concessions are fully stocked with candy, popcorn, ABC, and supplies; think creatively about new and fresh ideas for concessions, such as speciality cocktails, themed snacks, etc (within approved budget)

Day of Execution: Serve as the main point of contact for event/screening/rental/etc

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; significant coursework or experience in Art, Graphic Design, or related preferred

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), or similar design software; comfortable using Apple computers

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database utilization

Experience in website design and social media communications

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple, diverse projects to meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and without close or constant supervision

Thrives in a dynamic workplace setting that offers creative autonomy balanced with a collaborative culture

Filmmaking skills for creating behind-the-scenes videos is a bonus

Salary Range and Benefits
LHS employees are given ten (10) working days to be used for PTO and five (5) working days to be used for sick days. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in group medical insurance. Full-time salary range is $40,000-$47,000 per year to commensurate with experience. Part-time candidates will also be considered and salary range will be prorated.

Background Check
The Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator must compete and pass a background check.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, portfolio samples, and three references to jobs@lighthousestudio.org

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