ArtsBoston is hiring: Digital Programs Manager

Digital Programs Manager

See full job description on our website: http://www.artsboston.org/page/employment

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Programs Manager's primary responsibility will be to centrally manage all aspects of the company's online presence - most notably the flagship website ArtsBoston.org, the region's only comprehensive calendar of arts, entertainment and cultural programming.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Keep content on ArtsBoston.org fresh and engaging and ensure the site is in good working order each day
• Establish and deliver on annual usage and engagement goals for the website, oversee Google Analytics, and regularly report on progress of those goals
• Recommend and execute new features and functionality to reach annual goals of organization's strategic plan
  
• Remain current on all cultural activity in the region and ensure that this activity is reflected within ArtsBoston.org
• Partner with Artsopolis (http://artsopolis.net) to enhance features and functionality on the site, including communicating general innovations, trouble-shooting conflicts or bugs, and planning and managing new, unique feature/content enhancements
• Recommend AB.org content for weekly email and assist in email execution as needed
• Recommend and manage SEO and Google AdWords strategies About ArtsBoston
  

ArtsBoston is the voice and resource for the arts in Greater Boston, representing more than 170 theatre, music, and dance member groups. Through ArtsBoston.org, the region's only comprehensive guide to Boston's arts and cultural scene, BosTix discount ticketing programs, exclusive data and market research and more, ArtsBoston invites audiences to easily access and enjoy live arts and cultural performances. Since its origin in 1975, ArtsBoston has brought more than three million people to the arts and returned more than $42 million to Greater Boston's arts community and as a nonprofit, ArtsBoston is proud to reinvest all of its earnings back into Boston's art community helping to sustain and grow local cultural programming.

Job Structure and Benefits: This position is full-time, Mon-Fri. Salary is commensurate with experience. ArtsBoston offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, fsa, and life insurance plans and a 401k retirement savings plan. ArtsBoston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume, with job title in the subject line to jobs [AT] artsboston.org. No phone calls please.

Women & Negotiation Training Program, Nov 3rd

JVS/CJP Jewish Women's Career Network (JWCN) presents a special event:

Women and Everyday Negotiation: Creating the Conditions for Your Own Success

Negotiation is a critical part of how we get work done, both on the job and in our personal lives. Every day presents us opportunities to negotiate whether for a plum assignment, credit for our work, more time or more money.

Join JWCN as we welcome Professor Deborah Kolb, Distinguished Research Scholar and Faculty Affiliate at Simmons School of Management. Professor Kolb, our keynote speaker, is an authority on gender issues in negotiation, and leadership, especially how women can negotiate the conditions for their own success.

When: Wednesday, November 3rd, 7:00 PM -9:00 PM (registration opens at 6:30PM)

Where: Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline

Cost: $15 preregistration- $18 at the door

Kosher Dessert Buffet

Preregistration required, please click here: http://bit.ly/jvsjwcnwomen

Any questions, please contact Julie Unger, junger AT jvs-boston.org or 617-399-3117

Job: 2 Americorps VISTAs, More Than Words

We are excited to share with you 2 Americorps VISTA positions opening up at More Than Words this summer! Please pass along to individuals who may be a fit for this transformational opportunity!

More Than Words seeks 2 passionate, committed VISTAs to begin Summer, 2010 to support the growth and development of the organization as it plans to replicate over the next year. Below are brief summaries and full descriptions are attached.

Marketing and Development Coordinator: High energy person with strong organization, communication and writing skills to help spread the word and support the growth of MTW! Learn the ins and outs to support fundraising events, salesforce.com data management, and grant writing! Use your social media savvy to support youth with marketing, outreach, newsletter articles, website, blog, Twitter and Facebook. Email jodi [AT] mtwyouth.org for more info!

Transitions Resource Coordinator: Detail oriented, outcomes driven person with experience working with youth to deepen the MTW Transitions Program! Help develop alumni council, events and programming to stay in touch with youth who transition from MTW. Support data tracking with youth to measure progress toward education and employment outcomes. Research and refine curriculum to support youth progress in education, employment and self-efficacy. Email maanav [AT] mtwyouth.org for more info.

Job: Communications Manager, Root Cause

Communications Manager

Root Cause seeks a driven and creative communications manager to support brand management and strategic communications. The communications manager will report to the director of knowledge sharing and will work closely with all other Root Cause initiatives and departments. Duties include:

1. Brand Management

* Provide project management support for Root Cause's upcoming engagement with a strategic brand firm * Update and maintain all printed materials to ensure compliance with new Root Cause brand standards * Create and update templates for use by all departments * Copy edit and proofread written materials to maintain brand consistency * Support the planning of events to ensure brand consistency * Manage the design and production of new materials for all communications activities (new media, print, and events)

2. Strategic Communications

* Manage and update Root Cause?s website, blogs, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.; develop and send monthly newsletter * Manage marketing efforts for our publications and events * Write content for web copy, blog posts, marketing materials, and other materials as needed * Develop content for speaking engagements and presentations, as needed. * Maintain relationships with communications-related vendors * Support the development of a strategy for categorizing audiences within our customer relationship management system * Fulfill orders for book sales and other publications * Oversee and report on departmental dashboard

Desired experience and skills

* 2-3 years of experience in communications at a nonprofit or other organization * Excellent written and oral communications skills * Excellent copy editing and proof reading skills * Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus * Experience with web editing (especially Drupal), Salesforce, FormAssembly, Vertical Response, and social media a plus

Qualities of the ideal candidate include

* Strong interest in the nonprofit sector * Ability to move projects forward and work independently * An entrepreneurial spirit; ability to identify gaps and implement solutions

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jessica Bloom at jbloom [AT] rootcause.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.