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Public Engagement Associate

Minnesota Street Project Foundation

minnesotastreetproject.org

Position: Public Engagement Associate

Status: Full-time | Exempt | Salaried

Compensation Group: Experienced

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Reports to: Director of Development and Strategy

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, and occasional Saturdays

About Minnesota Street Project Foundation:

Established in 2019, Minnesota Street Project Foundation supports artists, curators, and arts technicians with the space and technology needed to create work and expand their practices. Minnesota Street Project Foundation strengthens the health and vitality of the San Francisco Bay Area’s arts communities. Our programming enables new arts initiatives, collaborations, public exhibitions, and capacity building initiatives.

Minnesota Street Project Foundation, alongside Minnesota Street Project Galleries and Minnesota Street Project Art Services, comprise the Project’s growing contemporary arts campus, located in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood.

Minnesota Street Project Foundation values a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Job Summary:

The Foundation seeks an experienced Public Engagement Associate adept in communications, content creation, and event management to join our start-up team. The Public Engagement Associate will work to manage the Minnesota Street Project Foundation website, newsletters, social media accounts, create organizational materials, and support public events, exhibitions, and programming. This position will require a strong writer and storyteller. The Public Engagement Associate will work to craft the written and visual messages shared by the Foundation and bring consistency to the Foundation voice. Key to the role will be an attention to detail, experience in content creation, and creativity in approach. The Public Engagement Associate will possess a friendly and approachable demeanor with all clients, staff, visitors, artists and vendors, acting as a positive ambassador for the Foundation.

Responsibilities

Act as an ambassador for the Foundation in all activities - often this will include stakeholder communications, vendor communications, campus tours, and community events among other opportunities.
Create and maintain editorial calendar to showcase the Foundation mission, vision, values, artist stories, production stories, upcoming events, and impact.
Create content for social media channels, newsletters, organizational materials, and events.
Manage Squarespace, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Eventbrite, Paperless Post and other communications technology.
Collaborate with Public Relations contractors and Graphic Designers as needed.
Devise and implement data systems and project management tools using best practices.
Support community-initiated programming logistics in all Foundation buildings.
Refine communication operations as needed to optimize productivity, sustainability and growth.
Assist in preparation, setup and breakdown for performances, screenings, artists talks and other events.
Serve as event support staff on occasion including greeting, docent duties and opening/closing procedures.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in organizational content creation and editorial workflow.
Demonstrated experience with editing tools and editorial software.

Experience with A/V equipment a plus.

Able to communicate clearly, take direction, and ask for assistance, as needed.
Demonstrate concern for detail and precise execution of work.
Able to adapt as priorities shift and willing to learn new skills.
Able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
Able to collaborate and self-start.
Able to act as an ambassador to the public and program stakeholders.
Able to safely lift 35+ lbs.
Able to project manage and reflectively refine procedures.
Able to work in-person at our offices and spaces in San Francisco, California.
Able to generate your work plan from databases, programs materials, and resources we have on hand.

How to Apply

To Apply:

Please submit a single PDF that includes a cover letter and resume to Foundationjobs@minnesotastreetproject.org with the subject line “Public Engagement Associate - Last Name”. No phone calls, please. We will respond only to applicants we intend to interview. Thank you for your interest in Minnesota Street Project Foundation.

Benefits:

Minnesota Street Project Foundation offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, Paid Time Off and Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, 401-k Plan, and Pre-Taxed Commuter and Childcare Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minnesota Street Project Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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