Cornish College of the Arts · 3 days ago
Temporary Marketing and Communications Specialist, PEBCI
USA
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$30/hr - $37/hr
2+ years expCornish College of the Arts is seeking a Temporary Marketing and Communications Specialist for their Public Education In Beloved Community Initiative (PEBCI), a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The role involves leading digital storytelling, content creation, and community engagement to promote educational equity and showcase the impact of beloved community building in education.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead continuous and compelling storytelling initiatives that highlight PEBCI's impact on transformational change within schools and communities across multiple digital platforms
Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) to amplify beloved community stories and educational equity work
Create diverse content formats including video stories, photo essays, infographics, podcasts, blog posts, and interactive multimedia that showcase the authentic voices and experiences of students, families, and communities
Collaborate with the Beloved Community Film Documentarian to integrate documentary footage and visual storytelling into broader communication strategies
Develop, maintain, and update a website that documents, narrates and curates the PEBCI research and community activities
Ensure all communications are grounded and centered in the voices of students, families, and communities, maintaining authenticity and community ownership of their stories
Develop and maintain brand voice, visual identity, and messaging consistency across all PEBCI communications
Build and nurture online communities around beloved community principles and educational equity
Engage with education advocates, policy makers, community leaders, and other stakeholders through strategic digital outreach and relationship building
Facilitate virtual and hybrid community conversations, live-streams, and interactive sessions that connect PEBCI participants with broader audiences
Monitor and respond to community feedback, questions, and engagement across all digital platforms
Collaborate with partner schools and communities to co-create content that authentically represents their beloved community journey
Support the planning and promotion of high-impact events, including the culminating festival that showcases beloved community projects, research findings, and artistic expressions
Develop and share knowledge products including blog posts, newsletters, press releases, and social media campaigns that disseminate lessons learned about beloved community building
Support the dissemination of research activities to foster translation of research findings to practice (e.g., practitioner focused research pieces, website work, possible artistic pieces in concert with student visual artists)
Aid in the development and sharing of knowledge products such as research publications, blog posts, presentations and social media insights to disseminate lessons learned
Create communication materials for various audiences including educators, policymakers, funders, and community members
Support the administrative operations of PEBCI including coordinating meetings, managing project calendars, maintaining databases, and assisting with logistical planning for events and community gatherings
Provide administrative support for grant reporting processes, including organizing documentation, coordinating with stakeholders for report preparation, and ensuring timely submission of required materials
Track, analyze, and report on digital engagement metrics, community growth, and communication impact to inform strategy and demonstrate PEBCI's reach and influence
Support grant reporting by providing communication-related data and storytelling elements for Foundation reports
Collaborate with College of Education communications team to align PEBCI messaging with broader institutional goals while maintaining the initiative's unique voice and mission
Assist with administrative coordination between partner schools, community organizations, and Seattle University stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Two (2) years relevant marketing or related experience
Demonstrated expertise in multi-platform social media strategy and content creation
Strong visual storytelling skills including basic graphic design, video editing, and photography
Experience with content management systems, social media management tools, and analytics platforms
Strong organizational and administrative skills with experience in project coordination, database management, and meeting facilitation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences
Deep commitment to racial equity, social justice, and educational transformation
Preferred
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Experience in marketing, communications, or public relations in a university system preferred
Experience in education sector communications or advocacy work
Background in community-engaged storytelling or participatory media
Familiarity with beloved community principles or social justice education frameworks
Experience with live-streaming, podcast production, or multimedia storytelling
Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content
Grant writing or fundraising communications experience
Benefits
Hybrid Eligible
Company
Cornish College of the Arts
Cornish College of the Arts offers bachelors degrees in the performing and visual arts, public programs, and extension courses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.01M2023-04-04Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Debbie Treen
VP Finance and CFO
Recent News
The Business Journals
2025-01-30
Puget Sound Business Journal
2025-01-27
Company data provided by crunchbase