The Arts & Science Council, a supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, nurtures Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural ecosystem by supporting local creatives and nonprofits. Its mission is to foster community retention, drive economic growth and enhance residents' quality of life. 

As both a funder and fundraiser, ASC offers grants, manages public art, supports community-led programs like Culture Blocks and provides educational programming for PreK-12 students. As an advocate and resource, ASC also provides funding support, workshops and cultural education. ASC’s work aims to remove barriers, ensure cultural access for all and promote upward mobility.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing ASC’s communication strategies across various channels to support the organization's mission and objectives. This role involves creating engaging content, managing public relations, and enhancing ASC’s presence in the community. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and media outlets to ensure consistent messaging that aligns with ASC’s brand identity and values.

• Implement communication strategies that align with philanthropic and marketing plans to execute comprehensive communication efforts that support ASC’s goals, including increasing awareness of programs, initiatives, and fundraising endeavors.
•  Develop and manage engaging content for digital platforms (website, newsletter, email marketing) as well as print materials (brochures, press releases, newsletters). This includes ASC News Updates, Culture Picks, CharlotteCultureGuide.com, Public Art Moment, and News + Notes.
• Public Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, manage press outreach, write press releases, and secure media coverage for ASC events and initiatives.
• Brand Management: Ensure all communications align with ASC’s brand guidelines, maintaining a tone that is inclusive, empowering, community-focused, and authentic.
• Crisis Communication: Act as a point of contact for handling sensitive communication matters, ensuring accurate and timely responses to crises.
• Collaborate with program teams to effectively promote ASC events and initiatives, enhancing attendance and participation through targeted marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with the development team to create communications that enhance donor relations, fundraising campaigns, and philanthropic messaging.
• Enhance internal communications to ensure effective information flow within the organization, promoting essential messages and updates to staff and stakeholders.
• Website Management: Ensuring the website is updated and that content is accurate, dynamic, and engaging. Knowledge of WordPress and navigation skills are ideal.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling the effective conveyance of ASC’s mission and values.
• Proven experience in creating and managing content, including scheduling and data analytics tracking.
• Knowledge of public relations, media outreach, and crisis communication.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop engaging and strategic content.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools, website management (such as WordPress or similar CMS), and email marketing platforms is a plus.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in content creation and audience engagement.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree.  
• Knowledge of the arts, culture, and nonprofit sector, particularly in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.  
• Strong networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with media, community partners, and stakeholders.  
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing a thriving cultural community.

- Play a key role in shaping the narrative of ASC’s contributions to the arts, science, and history in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

- Access opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading cultural organization.