Description
Bemis Center seeks a creative and detail-oriented Communications Associate to craft compelling stories, elevate awareness of Bemis’s programs, and engage diverse audiences across digital and print platforms. A skilled writer and graphic designer, the Communications Associate is passionate about contemporary art and digital media, eager to develop dynamic content that amplifies Bemis’s mission. Working collaboratively within the communications team, this role ensures brand consistency, fosters community engagement, and strengthens Bemis’s voice across all audience touchpoints.
This is an opportunity to join an energetic and collegial staff at one of Omaha’s most unique arts organizations. Ideal candidates share our values of creativity, trust, courage, diversity, acceptance, and the open exchange of ideas and worldviews. We recognize opportunities in creative industries have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply.
Responsibilities
the creation of branded materials and maintenance of Bemis’s digital platforms, encompassing both graphic design and writing/proofreading tasks
Plan and execute a digital content calendar, including social media, email, and SMS marketing campaigns
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on Bemis’s website, social media pages, and other digital platforms
Prepare shot lists, take photo/video at Bemis Center events for use in multimedia projects, and maintain a well-organized photo and video archive
Be knowledgeable and prepared to effectively communicate Bemis’s history, mission, and core programs, introduce current exhibitions and/or programs, and provide information about upcoming activities and how guests can get involved and support our work; support the delivery of a meaningful and valuable experience by designing clear wayfinding/signage and compelling on-site digital and print collateral
Support department-wide projects by drafting project plans and maintaining task calendars
Conduct routine maintenance and cleanup of email and mailing lists
Collect and organize data to furnish clear and useful information to measure success and guide future marketing efforts
Ensure that consistent brand identity and style are maintained throughout all communications
Keep up-to-date on digital platforms and industry trends; introduce strategies to keep Bemis Center’s social media channels responsive, innovative, collaborative, and engaging
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, graphic design, or a related field
Minimum of two years experience as a communications or related professional, preferably in the context of a small-to-medium-size arts organization or other nonprofit organization
Exceptional written communication skills with superior grammar and spelling, including the ability to produce compelling and concise copy for online media (experience with the Chicago Manual of Style preferred)
Outstanding verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, such as strategic partners, media, and the public
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat), social media platforms, and digital communication tools required (experience with Craft CMS and Mailchimp preferred)
Knowledge of SEO (search engine optimization) and online analytic tools
Must be able to respond to fast-paced social media environments and to evolving conversations online in real-time
Photography and intermediate-level video production/editing skills
Strong organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
Creative and strategic thinker with the capacity to take initiative and to work independently and as a team player in a fun, yet demanding arts organization
Ability to have a flexible work schedule—along with other members of the communications team, the Communications Associate will typically work 5–6 hours per week welcoming visitors during public hours, occasionally on evenings and weekends
Understand and promote Bemis Center’s mission in a clear, spirited manner
A successful reference and criminal background check is required
Working Conditions
Office-based role with standard hours, typically Monday to Friday
Some evenings and weekends are required for public programs and special events
May involve some physical activity, such as lifting boxes or setting up for events
Compensation
This is a salaried position, based on knowledge, skills, and experience. The salary range is $45,000–$50,000 and includes our standard benefit package, including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation.
About Bemis Center
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts facilitates the creation, presentation, and understanding of contemporary art through an international residency program, exhibitions, and educational programs. Since 1981, Bemis Center has provided artists from around the world with dedicated time, space, and resources to conduct research and to create new work. To date, more than 1,500 artists have exhibited at Bemis or participated in Bemis’s world-renowned residency program. Exhibitions are always free, open to the public, and frequently introduce the community of Omaha to the most experimental and provocative art forms today.
How to apply
If interested, please submit a one-page cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to jobs@bemiscenter.org with Communications Associate in the subject line.
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Contemporary Arts
724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.7130
info@bemiscenter.org