Founding director and sculptor, Melanie VanHouten, established the 501(c)3 nonprofit Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) in 2009 on land that was her grandparent’s farm. JSP is a donor-supported public park that features over 70 artworks along 2 miles of mowed trails across 40 acres of native meadows, fields, and forests. The park is FREE and open every day from dawn to dusk. It is Kentucky's only sculpture park.
Our Mission is to connect people to each other and the land through the arts. The Park provides creative arts and nature education to the community and transformative opportunities to artists while conserving the beauty of Kentucky’s native, rural landscape.
Our Vision is to be a leader in our community that respects and reflects diverse voices and ideas through shared, creative experiences and responsible land stewardship practices.
The staff and board are committed to advancing social justice and cultural equity. JSP is a space where everyone should feel safe and welcome, and a space to play, create, grow, and heal together.
Part-time; Regular (year-round); Remote (in-person preferred during large events and annual staff retreat).
15 hours per week.
Target start date: February 1, 2025
Frankfort, KY
United States
Send a cover letter, resume, and two relevant design work samples to info@josephinesculpturepark.org by December 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
For questions, contact Karen Lanier at info@jospehinesculpturepark.org.
JSP is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, and creative visionaries who want to enjoy the work they do are encouraged to apply.
JSP will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information (including family medical history), past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
The Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer will plan, coordinate, and execute marketing and communications strategy to promote Josephine Sculpture Park’s mission, programs, opportunities, and events and increase overall visitorship, event attendance, and donor support. Work with the JSP team to deliver integrated marketing communication (IMC) to unify all marketing communication elements into a consistent brand identity across all media channels that uplift our mission, vision, and priorities.
Essential Job Functions
- Utilize brand standards and existing collateral to design digital content and print materials and edit with staff input. Routine design products include posters, invitations, stationary, brochures, and press releases. Other projects may include signage, short videos, infographics, annual reports, and other materials as needed.
- Coordinate printing and/or distribution of JSP materials. Work with vendors to find competitive quotes for production and monitor product quality and deadlines.
- Format and send monthly enewsletters in collaboration with Administrative Manager.
- Create and schedule monthly social media plan for Facebook and Instagram.
- Update website content as needed, with input from staff and tech support from host administrator.
- Format and send press releases and coordinate media responses and requests.
- Collaborate with Assistant Director to provide strategy and marketing support to promote programs and exhibitions.
- Collaborate with Director of Engagement to develop compelling campaign materials for donor stewardship, capital campaign, membership, and fundraising events.
- Maintain and update archival list of press coverage in Google Drive spreadsheet.
- Monitor and report on website, social media, e-newsletter, Google Business, and other online performance. Coordinate timely responses to online feedback in a professional and consistent voice with approval of Director of Engagement.
- Participate in organizational coordination and planning at weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings as needed.
- Utilize project management software and Google suite of products to collaborate with teammates remotely and manage workflow.
- Maintain updated content on partner websites and promotions.
- Present relevant analytics reports as requested.
- Share creative new ideas for marketing strategies with Director of Engagement.
- Track annual marketing budget. Provide input for annual budgeting process.
- Provide input for annual marketing plan.
- Other relevant requests as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design or a related field. At least one year of experience in a non-profit environment preferred.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, MailChimp (or similar email marketing platform). Familiarity with project management software preferred.
- Careful and professional attention to detail.
- Flexible work style that can adapt to changing needs. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Must be able to manage schedules independently and make adjustments to priorities as needed.
- Knowledge of marketing and communications best practices and emerging trends.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation
- The rate of pay is $20-22/hour for 15 hours/week. The pay period is every 2 weeks, paid by direct deposit. Employees must use JSP’s online payroll system for tracking hours.
- Employees are entrusted with the flexibility of planning their work schedules in a way that ensures successful delivery of their responsibilities. Professional scheduling is defined as the responsibility of arranging one’s work schedule to best achieve the responsibilities of the position and meet the needs of the organization, while achieving a balance of professional and personal time that is productive and healthy for the organization and the individual.
- Part-time employees are permitted to request Leave Without Pay.
- Part-time employees are eligible for legally mandated benefits such as social security benefits and worker’s compensation insurance.
- Part-time employees are invited to participate in quarterly professional development field trips.