Open Call for a Position as SNAG Communications Specialist Position

Duties & Responsibilities

General

• ​Work with the SNAG Team to create a broad communications plan, schedules and content for social media, e-blasts, website and any other platforms.
• Maintain a calendar with dates and deadlines related to all communication initiatives, and coordinate with team members to gather content and ensure timely delivery.
• May be required to work during in-person and online SNAG events.
• Meet weekly via Zoom with ED, and with staff for tri-weekly Communications Meeting.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the SNAG Team via email/ text/ phone during established working hours.
• External communications and additional tasks as assigned by ED.

Social Media, Email and Website Platform Communication

• Regularly produce engaging social media content and manage a content schedule, ensuring sufficient time for staff review and approval of all announcements.
• Research and implement initiatives to grow SNAG’s digital presence and increase engagement across platforms.
• Monitor and report on analytics, engagement, and traffic, including benchmarks to help evaluate performance.
• Work with the SNAG Team to add content to the website.
• Maintain and manage engagement on SNAG’s social media accounts. React and respond to DMs, questions and comments; post and share appropriate and relevant content. Monitor messages and comments and assess for follow-up from SNAG leadership.

Administrative Communication

• Work with ED to communicate with presenters, exhibition participants, and other special event participants to gather requested materials and meet deadlines.
• Organize files, update checklists and other status records frequently and consistently. Maintain SNAG’s Monday task management platform.
• Track and fulfil in-kind promotional trades with partner organizations.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with presenting/public speaking.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Open and receptive to constructive feedback.
• Brand awareness and the ability to maintain and expand on an existing brand.
• Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to identify media trends and learn new social media tools.
• A sense of aesthetics/design sensibilities; experience in Graphic Design.
• Working knowledge of Canva, Adobe, Wordpress, Google Drive, and Email Marketing Platforms is desirable. Additional platforms this position will use are Bloomerang, Loomly, Monday, Humanitix, and Hopin.
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Understands the voice of the organization and is knowledgeable about appropriate content for the audience and relevance to field and community.
• Demonstrates a genuine appreciation, curiosity and respect for artists and their work.

Compensation & Application

This role is approximately 20 hours per week, with a pay range of $20–$25 per hour. While the position was previously structured as a contract role, SNAG is also open to offering part-time employment, depending on the candidate’s fit and preferences.

Applications review begins April 25, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
 
To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interest and experience relevant to the position, resume including 3 professional references, and a writing sample (maximum length 500 words) as either a document or website URL link (ex: excerpt of a paper, blog/social media posts, essays, artists statements, other). Send applications and inquiries to Executive Director Brienne Rosner at brosner@snagmetalsmith.org. 

* For logistical reasons, at this time, SNAG can only consider residents of North America.

SNAG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We honor the perspectives and contributions of all people regardless of their age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, political or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, or socio-economic status. SNAG is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination. SNAG believes in responsibility, mutual respect, and empathy and strives to maintain a community in which every person feels welcomed and valued. SNAG’s mission is to advance jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community. SNAG envisions a diverse jewelry and metals community that engages in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse while preserving tradition and embracing innovation.