Children's Theatre Company
Communications Coordinator
Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Pay:
$25/hr (contract or PT temporary, employee) Hours:
10–15 hours/week, January 2026–December 2026 with possibility of extended offer (i.e. 20 hours per week) Reporting Structure:
Reports to the Communications & Development Manager Location:
Work is performed onsite 2–3 days per week scheduled Tues–Thurs with occasional evenings and weekend hours. Organization:
Highpoint Center for Printmaking (HP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking. Its goals are to provide educational programs, community access, and collaborative publishing opportunities to engage the community and increase the appreciation and understanding of the printmaking arts through the following core programs: Educational Programming & Community Programs in printmaking for all ages and backgrounds.
A Printshop Cooperative, which provides access for local artists to create and show their work in a supportive workshop environment.
A Visiting Artists Program (local, national, and international in scope) through which invited artists create original prints with the Highpoint Editions Studio.
Artist Support Programs for early and mid-career artists
A Gallery that enables visitors to view exhibitions of local, national, and international prints.
Summary:
The Communications Coordinator plays a key role at Highpoint, serving as both a storyteller and a central support for implementation of our communications and development strategy. This position manages distribution of Highpoint’s digital content and communications across platforms (including social media, the website, and email). This role will also support the Communications and Development Manager’s editorial vision for HP’s Presstime publication by managing content and design assets. We’re looking for an energetic individual who loves connecting audiences with art and who understands the importance of detailed administrative work that supports a joyful workplace for our staff, artists, and visitors. Responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator will : Digital Content Distribution & Channel Management (60%)
Manage HP’s digital channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn) website, and email communications
Maintain/update an editorial calendar to track and schedule video, photo, and written content.
Manage and activate HP content archive (i.e. archival photos, HP Editions collaboration highlights, videos/reels, and editions of Presstime) across HP’s platforms.
Provide basic graphic design support for promotional materials.
Help update and maintain aspects of Highpoint’s web content, including hours and closures
Institutional Storytelling & Engagement Support (40%)
Help source stories from HP artists, teaching artists, learners, artist co-op members and donors
Capture events and artists stories using photo and video
Gathers data, program and financial information to support funding proposals
Help generate thank you letters in concert with the Executive Director and Development and Communications Manager.
Pull contact lists, analytics, reports, and segmented data sets from Salesforce and Mailchimp as needed
Support donor and member engagement events as needed
In addition to the above duties, we also encourage the Communications Coordinator to self-assign tasks that will support our organization and their individual growth. Qualifications
Education, Experiences, Knowledge, and Abilities: Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and writing skills
Responsiveness, empathy, confidentiality, positivity, and proactiveness in contributing to the organization’s mission and goals
Able to anticipate audience and staff needs, solve problems, and be flexible and adaptable
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to create, follow through, and meet deadlines
Able to multitask, often pivoting from admin tasks to engage visitors
Self-driven, able to organize and prioritize tasks, particularly the ability to shift from task to task as needed or assigned and manage time
Proficient with current office equipment and software including MS Word and Google Suite; social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), as well as proficiency in MailChimp and SquareSpace.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or Canva a plus but not required
Experience with Salesforce, or similar database management, content management systems, and donor management systems desired
High school diploma or GED equivalent required; advanced degree welcome
Minimum 3 years of professional experience (excluding work study) related to communications, data management, social media management, or written and/or visual content creation
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Work is performed entirely on-site and in person.
The workspace is located in an open lobby area, which can be social or disruptive.
Requires frequent lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving and positioning objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Frequently requires the ability to work for several hours at a time at a desk and occasionally requires the ability to staff events.
Typically bends, stoops, and crouches on a regular basis to provide support for day-to-day activities and events.
Requires frequent use of a telephone and computer to provide information in a clear and understandable manner to callers
How to Apply:
For consideration, please send a letter of interest and resume to
jobs@highpointprintmaking.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are due
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 . Digital Interviews will take place Nov. 17–18. In-person interviews will take place Dec. 1–5. Start date flexible, ideally by January 5, 2026. Questions may be directed to jobs@highpointprintmaking.org
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Pay:
$25/hr (contract or PT temporary, employee) Hours:
10–15 hours/week, January 2026–December 2026 with possibility of extended offer (i.e. 20 hours per week) Reporting Structure:
Reports to the Communications & Development Manager Location:
Work is performed onsite 2–3 days per week scheduled Tues–Thurs with occasional evenings and weekend hours. Organization:
Highpoint Center for Printmaking (HP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking. Its goals are to provide educational programs, community access, and collaborative publishing opportunities to engage the community and increase the appreciation and understanding of the printmaking arts through the following core programs: Educational Programming & Community Programs in printmaking for all ages and backgrounds.
A Printshop Cooperative, which provides access for local artists to create and show their work in a supportive workshop environment.
A Visiting Artists Program (local, national, and international in scope) through which invited artists create original prints with the Highpoint Editions Studio.
Artist Support Programs for early and mid-career artists
A Gallery that enables visitors to view exhibitions of local, national, and international prints.
Summary:
The Communications Coordinator plays a key role at Highpoint, serving as both a storyteller and a central support for implementation of our communications and development strategy. This position manages distribution of Highpoint’s digital content and communications across platforms (including social media, the website, and email). This role will also support the Communications and Development Manager’s editorial vision for HP’s Presstime publication by managing content and design assets. We’re looking for an energetic individual who loves connecting audiences with art and who understands the importance of detailed administrative work that supports a joyful workplace for our staff, artists, and visitors. Responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator will : Digital Content Distribution & Channel Management (60%)
Manage HP’s digital channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn) website, and email communications
Maintain/update an editorial calendar to track and schedule video, photo, and written content.
Manage and activate HP content archive (i.e. archival photos, HP Editions collaboration highlights, videos/reels, and editions of Presstime) across HP’s platforms.
Provide basic graphic design support for promotional materials.
Help update and maintain aspects of Highpoint’s web content, including hours and closures
Institutional Storytelling & Engagement Support (40%)
Help source stories from HP artists, teaching artists, learners, artist co-op members and donors
Capture events and artists stories using photo and video
Gathers data, program and financial information to support funding proposals
Help generate thank you letters in concert with the Executive Director and Development and Communications Manager.
Pull contact lists, analytics, reports, and segmented data sets from Salesforce and Mailchimp as needed
Support donor and member engagement events as needed
In addition to the above duties, we also encourage the Communications Coordinator to self-assign tasks that will support our organization and their individual growth. Qualifications
Education, Experiences, Knowledge, and Abilities: Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and writing skills
Responsiveness, empathy, confidentiality, positivity, and proactiveness in contributing to the organization’s mission and goals
Able to anticipate audience and staff needs, solve problems, and be flexible and adaptable
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to create, follow through, and meet deadlines
Able to multitask, often pivoting from admin tasks to engage visitors
Self-driven, able to organize and prioritize tasks, particularly the ability to shift from task to task as needed or assigned and manage time
Proficient with current office equipment and software including MS Word and Google Suite; social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), as well as proficiency in MailChimp and SquareSpace.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or Canva a plus but not required
Experience with Salesforce, or similar database management, content management systems, and donor management systems desired
High school diploma or GED equivalent required; advanced degree welcome
Minimum 3 years of professional experience (excluding work study) related to communications, data management, social media management, or written and/or visual content creation
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Work is performed entirely on-site and in person.
The workspace is located in an open lobby area, which can be social or disruptive.
Requires frequent lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving and positioning objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Frequently requires the ability to work for several hours at a time at a desk and occasionally requires the ability to staff events.
Typically bends, stoops, and crouches on a regular basis to provide support for day-to-day activities and events.
Requires frequent use of a telephone and computer to provide information in a clear and understandable manner to callers
How to Apply:
For consideration, please send a letter of interest and resume to
jobs@highpointprintmaking.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are due
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 . Digital Interviews will take place Nov. 17–18. In-person interviews will take place Dec. 1–5. Start date flexible, ideally by January 5, 2026. Questions may be directed to jobs@highpointprintmaking.org
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