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Communications Director - Chicago, United States - The Rebuild Foundation NFP
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT REBUILD FOUNDATION
Founded by artist Theaster Gates in 2010, Rebuild Foundation is a nucleus of artistic
innovation and creative practice rooted on Chicago's South Side. The Foundation
is committed to audaciously supporting and investing in Black ingenuity,
artistic autonomy and creative intelligence through direct support for artists,
stewardship of culturally significant archives, and public programs.
Reflecting Gates' investment in Animism, which he describes as "the spiritual life within
things," and applying his ideology that "beauty is a basic service," Rebuild
Foundation reactivates formerly abandoned sites and transforms them into
vessels for art, cultural production, creative entrepreneurship and economic
development.
Pioneering a new model for arts organizations that utilizes the creative process of
iteration and experimentation, Rebuild operates a constellation of sites on the
South Side including the Stony Island Arts Bank, Dorchester Art + Housing
Collaborative, Kenwood Gardens, Archive House, Listening House, the Currency
Exchange Café, artist residences and the forthcoming arts incubator at the
former St. Laurence Elementary School.
POSITION SUMMARY
Rebuild Foundation is seeking a Communications Director to lead and shape our
communications strategy as we continue our archival processing of our four
permanent collections, present innovative and interesting exhibitions across
our spaces, continue our support for artists through residencies and fellowships,
demonstrate the artistic and creative origins and futures of our work, and
prepare to launch the St. Laurence Arts Incubator in late 2024. Programming in
the 40,000 square foot building will support a residency program for local,
national and internal artists of color, economic development, and archival
research, significantly expanding Rebuild's existing programs. This pivotal
moment marks a significant shift in the Foundation's structure and activities
and we are looking for a dynamic, creative, and visionary communications
professional to support our marketing and public relations goals through this
period.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications Strategy:
Collaborate closely with Rebuild's leadership
to develop and execute social media, public relations and communications
campaign strategies that align with Rebuild Foundation's mission, values, and
strategic goals, and key initiatives with developments in Theaster Gates'
studio practice.
Media Relations:
Develop and maintain relationships with
local, national, and international media outlets to secure positive press
coverage for the organization, its projects, and its initiatives. The ideal
candidate will help to craft original pitches to communicate updates across
Rebuild Foundation's and Theaster Gates's ecosystem of programs, sites and
exhibitions to garner press coverage across a variety of publications and
topics including arts, culture, business, economics, architecture, urban
planning, design, philanthropy, education and academia, lifestyle, and others.
The ideal candidate will also support the building and maintenance of an
internal database of media professionals while working closely with external
communications partners (where applicable).
Content Creation:
Create compelling and impactful written and
visual content, including press releases, articles, blog posts, and social
media posts, that effectively communicates our mission and activities in a
saturated media environment. Promote Rebuild Foundation events and programs to
reach diverse audiences and stakeholders, ensuring that events are well
attended for local audiences and well documented and represented for audiences
outside of Chicago.
Social Media Management:
Plan and execute Rebuild Foundation's social
media presence, ensuring consistent and engaging content that reflects our
creative and dynamic atmosphere. This role includes both creating content,
actively managing social media consultants/support and posting to Rebuild's
channels upon advanced approval of content.
Brand Management:
Uphold and enhance the Rebuild Foundation
brand by ensuring that all communications materials are consistent in style and
messaging, and consistent with the Foundation's forthcoming new visual
identity.
Public Relations:
Serve as the spokesperson for Rebuild Foundation when needed, and
coordinate media interviews and public appearances for Theaster Gates and other
key figures within the organization.
Event Promotion and Production:
Promote and attend Rebuild Foundation events and
programs to reach diverse audiences and stakeholders, ensuring that events are
well attended for local audiences and well documented and represented for
audiences outside of Chicago.
Manage
Departmental Budget:
Develop and oversee the departmental budget,
ensuring efficient allocation of resources, and monitor expenditures to stay
within budgetary limits.
Analytics and Reporting:
Monitor, analyze, and report on the
performance of communications efforts, using data to refine and improve
strategies.
Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
align communications efforts with other organizational activities.
QUALIFICATIONS :
field.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter, and a portfolio
of relevant work to - with "
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR "
in the subject line.
Rebuild Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all
backgrounds to apply.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. This position requires the ability to stand throughout the workday,
some bending, stooping and stretching, requires eye-hand coordination and
manual dexterity sufficient to operate equipment. Employees will be required to
type on computers occasionally. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight
to communicate with staff and guests. Rebuild Foundation reserves the right to
assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time based on
the needs of the organization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Rebuild Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Rebuild Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age,
disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status
under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
To learn more about Rebuild Foundation, please visit: https://www.rebuild-
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