PROGRAMS
Cool Culture programs operate at the citywide and neighborhood level. Across NYC, Cool Culture connects a community network of over 50,000 families, educators from 450 early childhood centers and schools, and 90+ cultural institutions annually. We offer families free access to our partner cultural institutions, multilingual programs, and resources. We support educators to create more equitable learning environments and build family engagement; and support museum staff to build relationships with historically marginalized communities and to reach their civic potential. In our Neighborhood-based Initiatives, families tour cultural centers, critique exhibits, create art, share stories, build community, develop leadership skills and design cultural experiences in their homes, and preschools. They also curate exhibits and co-design Family Festivals in cultural venues for the larger community of 50,000 families––all in collaboration with educators, museum staff, and local artists.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are a small and resourceful team that wear multiple hats, understand the importance of being agile and nimble in achieving our mission, and seek clear direction while also being comfortable with ambiguity. The ideal candidate must have a practice that is informed by a racial equity framework, and a deep understanding of equity and social justice that is actively integrated into their practice. In line with this experience they should enjoy working in an environment that privileges collaboration and interdependence over hierarchical structures and autonomy. We seek a candidate with at least 5 - 7 years experience working in a managerial role in narrative strategy, marketing, multi-channel content creation and partnering with BIPOC communities to amplify their stories. The Communications Manager will report to the Executive Director and work with our consulting firm.
Strategy
Identity, Content Strategy and Management
Public Relations and Press
WHO YOU ARE
Also a plus:
● Proficiency/fluency in Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese, Bengali/Bangla or Haitian Creole
● A working knowledge of the arts and cultural landscape, family engagement, cultural organizing, NYC public schools, and early childhood centers.
READY TO APPLY
● Please email people@coolculture.org with the subject line “Communications Manager, [Your Name]”
● Include as attachment(s), (1) your resume, (2) answers to the application questions below. Number your responses according to the question number, and (3) a work sample.
1. Briefly tell us about a time when you managed a successful communications initiative. What was your process and what led to its success? 250 words or less
2. Why are you interested in working with an organization seeking to strengthen family and community wellbeing through engagement with arts and culture? 250 words or less
3. In what ways have you worked to address issues of equity, structural racism and patriarchy, as well as your own privilege, in your work practices and products? 350 words or less
PROGRAMS
Cool Culture programs operate at the citywide and neighborhood level. Across NYC, Cool Culture connects a community network of over 50,000 families, educators from 450 early childhood centers and schools, and 90+ cultural institutions annually. We offer families free access to our partner cultural institutions, multilingual programs, and resources. We support educators to create more equitable learning environments and build family engagement; and support museum staff to build relationships with historically marginalized communities and to reach their civic potential. In our Neighborhood-based Initiatives, families tour cultural centers, critique exhibits, create art, share stories, build community, develop leadership skills and design cultural experiences in their homes, and preschools. They also curate exhibits and co-design Family Festivals in cultural venues for the larger community of 50,000 families––all in collaboration…
Excellent benefits package including:
Excellent benefits package including: