MISSION STATEMENT:
WEAD is a pioneering network of feminist ecoartists, educators, curators, and writers working toward the goal of a just and healthy world. We focus on women’s unique perspective in ecological and social justice art. WEAD maintains an invaluable website (weadartists.org) that serves as a virtual gallery of ecoartists work, connects artists and curators with exhibition opportunities, and educates and enlightens through its ground breaking WEAD Magazine.
PURPOSE:
To provide information regarding the ecoart and social justice art fields to artists, curators, writers, art and public art administrators, educators in art and ecology, cross-disciplinary professionals and others.
To facilitate international networking among artists working with ecological and social justice issues.
To further the fields of, and the understanding of environmental and social justice art.
ECOFEMINIST ART:
WEAD does not subscribe to a single definition for ecofeminism or ecoart, nor one set of cultural, political, or social beliefs. Instead, WEAD celebrates a spectrum of differences under the colorful collective umbrella called ecofeminist art. Here women speak in their own voices, define their own work and map its place in the world. Together we work toward a just, sane, healthy world for all.
10 hours weekly, preferably 3 days a week, M-W-F, 40 hours monthly
Berkeley, CA
United States
Please end email to info@weadartists.org and mwhiteglass@sonic.net
Include cover letter and resume of skills and experience.
Applications due immediately, by Sept. 23, 2024
Position will start Oct. 1, 2024
General:
Handle and curate strategic online WEAD initiatives
Lead and design marketing campaigns from the idea stage through to their execution and implementation.
Monitor and evaluate online media campaigns to keep them fresh and effective.
Work with co-directors and committees to discuss plans and marketing strategies.
WEAD Magazine editorial assistant working with the Editor.
Direct, train and supervise WEAD Board members to take on artist listings, membership questions and website tasks.
Work 40 hours a month (unless specified otherwise). Variable work hours.
Details:
Membership correspondence info@weadartists.org: approximately 2 hours per week
Support artists uploading artist listings to the website and address concerns regarding website functionality for updating listings
Answer questions about membership costs and payment options and connect them with the treasurer if needed
Approve Listings: review listings, read artists statement to make sure it is complete and not commercial, check that they have a minimum of 5 photos and max of 10 photos, check that thumbnail photo is a picture of their artwork not self, make sure social media and search categories are selected
As needed, handle additions of Seed and Legacy artist listings
Website/Email Maintenance: approximately 3 hours per week
Manage websites, update content, troubleshoot problems and contact Co Directors if problems and then reach out to Will and Aaron at Page Point
Manage correspondence to info@weadartists.org and Membership questions on the WIX site or WordPress site
Respond to upcoming event emails
Respond to WEAD phone messages
Communications and Membership: approximately 3 hours per week
Work with the Website Committee to develop outreach campaigns and content for social platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube and Vimeo
Manage WEAD’s outbound marketing communications channels including MailChimp Maintain email marketing lists on MailChimp uploading new member emails addresses
Host livestreams, webinars and other virtual events (delivery and follow-up)
Create quarterly WEAD email membership newsletter
Create event postings and flyers for WEAD events
Manage online events
Compile PR list
Work with Membership Committee to create Membership opportunities and design fliers
Assist Board: approximately 2 hours per week
Assist Committees with communicating to WEAD Audience through social channels.
Co-manage WEAD digital archives (Google drive)
Monitor board emails for action items and opportunities for board engagement/collaboration
Provide historical context about WEAD to new board members when needed to help create a unified vision for the organization
Sometimes Attend monthly 2 hour Board meeting
Attend Co-Director weekly meetings one hour
Magazine: approximately 40 hours sometimes during the year
Attend committee meetings and work directly with Susan Leibovitz Steinman, WEAD Magazine Founder, as the main communications conduit between authors and editorial board. Create and manage work flow charts. Monitor and adhere to deadlines.
Manage proposals and essays and review them for content, correspond with editors and artists
Obtain author/artist statements, photos, and listing information for each magazine issue and upload to the website.
Send Invoices to authors
Upload and format articles and photos for the website
Caption images appropriately contacting authors for verification
Co-create published WEAD Magazine announcement. Email to marketing lists, Social media campaign, get connected with a new distribution agency to get posted on many media channels
Upon request, conduct research for the magazine theme.
Minimum Qualifications:
WordPress coding experience, not just plug ins
Familiarity with Wix
Certification in Digital Marketing or equivalent experience
Interest in art and the environment
Commitment to ecological and social justice principles
Good with computers
Can work remotely
Can work part time three days a week
Time Management skills
Strong Written and Oral communication skills
Basic Design Skills and familiarity with graphic design and photo editing software including Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Awareness and support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Enjoys working with a collective and many personalities