• Develop and create compelling narratives that are authentic, inspiring and reflect the power of our mission, work, footprint, partnerships, youth and collective achievements

• Manage external communications that broadcast updates, future plans, fundraising efforts, program milestones, etc.

• Collaborate with programming staff and leadership team to gather data, information, and documentation necessary for powerful storytelling

• Coordinate and manage a database of Beam Center/Camp communication assets including: video, photos, text, physical artifacts

• Travel around NYC to capture Beam Center programming in action

• Mentor and collaborate with youth staff

• Coordinate multi-format documentation of in-person events, programs, workshops, studio spaces, etc.

• Draft and publish press releases and articles that generate media interest and coverage

• Participate in organizational leadership and board meetings to develop a cohesive development strategy

Qualifications of strong candidates:

• Personal relationship/commitment to Beam’s mission and communities we serve

• Empathetic and confident visual/copy-based storyteller, with the ability to concisely capture complex experiences and relationships.

• Experience using social media platforms, newsletter communication tools in professional capacity

• Photography/Videography experience

• Photo/video editing software experience

• Familiarity with graphic design principles

• Highly collaborative, able to ask questions, offer insight, professional opinions, and celebrate teamwork

• Highly independent, able to set and manage personal goals, expectations, and schedule

• Detail oriented with experience managing multi-faceted projects while meeting deadlines

• Imaginative, able to be flexible and resourceful, in the midst of change, uncertainty, and growth

• Curious, life-long learner

What is it like to work at Beam Center?

We are a community of individuals who are adaptable, constantly problem-solving, incredibly curious, independent, and collaborative. We are artists, performers, teachers, fabricators, activists, parents, students, and more.

We encourage employees to bring their expertise and learning to the table and participate in the development of our organization’s future. We all claim responsibility for our work culture and seek a healthy balance between work and home. We interrogate our practice at a systems level and seek to disrupt the perpetuation of social injustice and inequity through nonprofit sectors like ours. There are endless opportunities to organize around ideation, prototyping, and project development. Access and communication between all staff is open and welcomed.

Benefits:

• Salary: $50,000

• Excellent health and dental benefits

• 30 days of paid time off per year

• 20 days paid leave at the birth/adoption of a child in addition to the state mandated 12 weeks of PFL

Hiring Timeline:

• Applications Due: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 12:00PM EST

• Applicants informed of first round selection: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 -12:00PM EST

• First round of Zoom interviews: Thursday, April 22 - Friday, April 30

• Start Date: June 1, 2021

This position is currently remote, however, requires applicants to be based in the NYC metro.