Job Responsibilities
- Working under the direction of the Communications Director, support communications by coordinating and developing a wide range of materials and media that promote CATA’s life-changing arts programs to people with disabilities and that share our mission-driven work with donors and the broader community.
- Social Media: Coordinate CATA’s social media activity to increase awareness and audience engagement, draft posts, compile content, manage photo permissions, and create content schedule.
- E-Blasts: Working closely with the Communications Director, draft e-blast communications, write compelling copy, format photos, and graphics, and coordinate segmented mailing lists to reach a broad audience of stakeholders.
- Photography & Video: Document workshops & programs through photos and video to support CATA’s digital media, manage photo permissions, maintain CATA’s photo archive; create short video and image campaigns for events, fundraising appeals, awareness campaigns, and more.
- Website Updates: Coordinate regular website updates and work with outside web development team to update blog articles, press releases, news stories, events, and digital media.
- Help design smaller, in-house marketing materials, including flyers, letters, fundraising materials, postcards, advertisements, and small mailings, and coordinate with outside graphic designer on larger projects.
- Events & Public Programs: Maintain event listings on website and in community and cultural calendars, support photography and video at CATA events, help identify and fulfill signage and communication needs for public programs; help produce and source accessible materials and translations.
- Press: Support CATA’s press outreach, draft press releases, compile press kits and materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience;
- 2+ years of relevant work experience;
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software, including Photoshop and InDesign; Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Illustrator a plus; Basic photography and video editing skills
- High proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office, and Zoom
- Proficiency with Social Media platforms; experience with Constant Contact (or similar platform) a plus
- Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management, organizational planning, and administrative skills
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Proven ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and projects concurrently in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to relate to a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and commit to deeper learning and professional development on racial and social justice;
- Must have reliable transportation to Great Barrington, MA. This is an in-person role with flexibility for some remote work. Local travel is required to attend CATA events, with mileage reimbursement available.
- COVID vaccination required of all CATA employees.
Salary
$45,500 to $50,000 Yearly
Benefits
The Communications Associate is a full-time, non-exempt position. Starting salary is commensurate with relevant experience, within the framework of the organization’s operating budget, and in the range of $45,500 – $50,000 annually. An excellent benefits package includes:
- CATA pays 100% of employees’ health & dental insurance premiums with no waiting period
- Family health and dental packages
- Retirement savings program of 401k plan with 4% employer match
- Generous paid vacation (prorated two weeks; increasing to three weeks after second year, plus separate sick time)
- Paid holidays including all federal holidays plus days before and after Thanksgiving; three extra December days, two floating religious holidays, birthday holiday, and extra “restorative week”
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage; Life insurance; Paid family leave; Mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel; CATA is a qualified employer under the PSLF federal student loan forgiveness plan
- Active participation in a mission-driven organization with a strong impact on the community and a positive, inclusive team culture rooted in curiosity, generosity, and accountability