Project Description

CREATIVITY BUILDS COMMUNITY

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We’ll be adding more positions throughout the year so if you don’t see what you’re looking for,  check back or fill out an application and let us know if there is a great way you can help!

Operations Intern

We are seeking candidates for a non-profit operations internship to join our close-knit team and help strengthen our efforts. The selected candidate will report directly to the Executive Director and will support ongoing efforts and special projects to advance arts learning in Washington State.
The Non-Profit Operations Intern will work with the Executive Director to develop an internship plan designed to meet the selected candidates learning objectives while fulfilling AEW’s needs and helping the organization grow and affect change. While the position may involve some administrative tasks, the learning plan will ensure that at least 50% of internship hours will be allocated to opportunities for learning and growth. Options for focal areas of involvement are as follows:
-Advocacy & Organizing
-Fundraising & Membership Engagement
-Marketing & Communications
-Administration & Internal Systems Development
-Grant Writing
-Community Outreach
This internship is designed as a 15-20 hour per week position with flexibility in scheduling. Some hours may be completed remotely each week. School credit will be given but must be arranged with a school counselor.
Required qualifications:
-Strong desire to learn about non-profit management & operations
-Alignment with AEW’s values and mission to promote equitable arts learning for all students
-Responsible, detail-oriented, and hard-working
-Positive attitude, sense of humor, able to work with different personalities and backgrounds
-Commitment to racial & social justice
Desired qualifications:
-Background in the arts, community organizing, education, and/or advocacy
-Knowledge of the public education and political landscape of Washington State
-Prior non-profit work or volunteer experience
-Willingness to travel throughout the Puget Sound area for events and meetings
 Please send a resume and cover letter (no more than one page, single-sided) to office@artsedwashington.org

About ArtsEd Washington

ArtsEd Washington (AEW) creates enduring system-wide change to ensure that the arts play an integral role in the education of every child in every school. Learning the arts keeps students engaged in school, improves their academic success and ignites the creativity that develops them into leaders in work and in life.  We change the system and fulfill our mission by giving teachers tools, mobilizing activists, and fighting for access to equitable arts education.
ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Outreach Contributor

We are looking for an exceptional Outreach Contributor to expand and diversify our existing member base. Through community building and engagement, you will educate individuals and groups and further our mission to advocate for equitable access to Arts Education throughout Washington.

Our ideal candidate is a team-spirited, skilled and imaginative community builder. If you can grasp project requirements quickly and offer valuable insight, we’d like to meet you!

Purpose: Help further ArtsEd Washington’s goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating for equitable access to Arts Education throughout Washington.

Location: Anywhere in Washington (Office available in Seattle)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand the mission of ArtsEd Washington programs and plan activities to further engage individual and groups
  • Establish effective relationships with representatives of community and social and civic organizations
  • Engage community members to increase their knowledge of Arts Education
  • Help create culturally responsive outreach materials
  • Contribute to social media sites to keep further awareness
  • Prepare and maintain documentation and reports to develop and sustain local strategies

Time Commitment: Between 8-10 hours per month

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for ArtsEd Washington’s mission
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong research skills
  • Personable and outgoing
  • Inclusive
  • Creative
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • Prior experience a plus, but not required

Support:

  • Executive Director supervision
  • Online project management and collaboration

Age Requirement: 16+

ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Copywriter

We are looking for a creative Copywriter to write clear and concise copy for publications and our website. Your words will inform and engage audiences about ArtsEd Washington and further its mission to advocate for equitable access to Arts Education throughout Washington.

Our ideal candidate is a team-spirited, skilled and imaginative writer with an eye for detail. If you can grasp project requirements quickly and offer valuable insight, we’d like to meet you!

Submit up to three writing samples, so we can get an idea of your best work.

Purpose: Help further ArtsEd Washington’s mission through compelling online and printed content.

Location: Anywhere in Washington (Office available in Seattle)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Writing clear, compelling copy for various mediums (e.g. blog posts, newsletters, guides)
  • Conducting high-quality research and interviews
  • Collaborate with executive director, subject matter experts, and other volunteers
  • Source images and other content
  • Edit and proofread copy as needed

Time Commitment: Between 8-10 hours per month

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for ArtsEd Washington’s mission
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong research skills
  • Creative and Inclusive
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • Prior experience a plus, but not required

Support:

  • Executive Director supervision
  • Online project management and collaboration

Age Requirement: 16+

ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Campaign Coordinator

We are looking for a Campaign Coordinator to participate in our advocacy campaigns. Your main responsibilities include conducting market research, producing promotional materials and analyzing engagement data.

Our ideal candidate is able to interpret constituents’ behavior and suggest creative ways to increase mission awareness. If you have excellent communication skills and a passion for advertising strategies, we want to meet you.

Purpose: Ensure ArtsEd Washington’s marketing efforts help us achieve our immediate and long-term advocacy goals.

Location: Anywhere in Washington (Office available in Seattle)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting research to analyze constituents’ behavior (e.g. responsiveness, trends, and preferences)
  • Design and implement successful advocacy campaigns
  • Set up tracking systems for online advocacy activities
  • Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing campaign data
  • Collaborate to produce promotional materials
  • Organize promotional activities for advocacy efforts
  • Prepare campaign calendar

Time Commitment: Between 8-10 hours per month

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for ArtsEd Washington’s mission
  • Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing tools
  • Experience with research methods using data analytics
  • Creative and Inclusive
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Thoughtful time-management and organizational skills
  • Prior experience a plus, but not required

Support:

  • Executive Director supervision
  • Online project management and collaboration

Age Requirement: 16+

ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Event Planner

We are looking for an enthusiastic Event Planner to produce events from conception through to completion. Event Planner responsibilities include organizing memorable events that meet quality expectations.

Purpose: Coordinate ArtsEd Washington’s events in order to help us achieve our immediate and long-term advocacy goals through community engagement in events.

Location: Anywhere in Washington (Office available in Seattle)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Event planning, design, and production while managing element within time limits
  • Propose ideas to create engaging, quality events
  • Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc
  • Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations
  • Specify volunteer requirements and coordinate their activities
  • Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day

Time Commitment: Flexible and variable by event type

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for ArtsEd Washington’s mission
  • Previously managed events of some kind
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Creative and Inclusive
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently
  • Personable and outgoing
  • Prior experience a plus, but not required

Support:

  • Executive Director supervision
  • Online project management and collaboration

Age Requirement: 16+

ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Social Media Administrator

We are looking for talented Social Media Administrators for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and Snapchat to create and maintain a strong online presence for ArtsEd Washington. Your role is to curate compelling content and expand our advocacy through social media accounts.

If you are a tech-savvy professional with an interest in communicating advocacy through online channels, we would like to meet you.

Purpose: Develop and curate content and suggest creative ways to attract more advocate and promote our mission. Ultimately, you should be able to increase traffic and engagement.

Location: Anywhere in Washington (Office available in Seattle)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research audience preferences and discover current trends
  • Create engaging text, image and video content
  • Design posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and expand their knowledge
  • Facilitate online conversations and respond to queries
  • Report on online reviews and feedback
  • Develop an optimal posting schedule, considering traffic and engagement metrics
  • Oversee your social media account’s layout
  • Suggest new ways to attract new advocates, like promotions and competitions

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for ArtsEd Washington’s mission
  • Expertise in a social media platform
  • Attention to detail and professionalism
  • Ability to deliver creative content (text, image, and video)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Inclusive and Creative
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Prior experience a plus, but not required

Time Commitment: Between 8-10 hours per month

Support:

  • Executive Director supervision
  • Online project management and collaboration

Age Requirement: 16+

ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Graphic Designer

We are looking for a creative Graphic designer to help us communicate ArtsEd Washington’s message with high visual impact. Social media graphics, collateral creation, and promotional materials are some of the products you’ll work on.

Purpose: Expand the accessibility of ArtsEd Washington’s mission with graphics support.

Location: Anywhere in Washington (Office available in Seattle)

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultivate a solid body of work
  • Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
  • Think creatively within ArtsEd Washington’s brand guidelines
  • Prepare rough drafts and present your ideas
  • Work as part of a team

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for ArtsEd Washington’s mission
  • Expertise in software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop etc)
  • Attention to detail and professionalism
  • Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
  • Collaborative and inclusive spirit
  • Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
  • Prior experience a plus, but not required

Time Commitment: Between 8-10 hours per month

Support:

  • Executive Director supervision
  • Online project management and collaboration

Age Requirement: 16+

ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.


Volunteer Coordinator

We are looking for a great Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and support volunteers.

You should be a leader able to distinguish talent and have creative ways to motivate and inspire. You must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experience.

Purpose: Ensure that ArtsEd Washington is always supported by the best and most reliable individuals and that they are correctly utilized for the fulfillment of our mission.

Location: Anywhere in Washington (Office available in Seattle)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, e-mail, social media etc.)
  • Collect information on availabilities and skills
  • Arrange for appropriate training when needed
  • Communicate frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed
  • Disseminate information about upcoming actions and events

Time Commitment: Between 8-10 hours per month

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for ArtsEd Washington’s mission
  • Able to communicate effectively with diverse people
  • Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
  • A pleasant, outgoing personality
  • Inclusive
  • Creative
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Prior volunteer experience a plus, but not required

Support:

  • Executive Director supervision
  • Online project management and collaboration

Age Requirement: 18+

ArtsEd Washington is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to advocating and working in an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. .

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