Communications Manager

Ucross is seeking a Communications Manager to forward the mission of the renowned artist residency program, art gallery, and creative laboratory for the arts. This is a unique opportunity to join the Ucross team.

For more than 40 years, Ucross has provided a rare gift in today's world — uninterrupted time — along with workspace and living accommodations, to competitively selected visual artists, writers, composers, and choreographers. More than 2,700 artists have spent time in residence at Ucross on its spectacular 20,000-acre working cattle ranch in northern Wyoming.

Continuing to champion its artists after their residencies, Ucross presents alumni work in art exhibitions at the Ucross Art Gallery, events held regionally and nationally, and publications such as Ucross Alumni News.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Communications Manager is responsible for coordinating communications activities, branding/design, events, and fundraising activities. This position is charged with helping to 1) raise Ucross’s profile across several key constituencies; 2) support Ucross’s efforts to engage new audiences and strengthen current relationships; 3) present Ucross’s programs, brand, and special initiatives in a positive, professional, compelling way, and 4) working with the President/Executive Director and Deputy Director to boost revenue. Applicants interested in a hybrid work schedule are welcome to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and implements strategic marketing campaigns, targeting local, statewide, and national audiences to promote the artist residency program, gallery, events, and partnerships
• Maintain Ucross’s editorial calendar, which includes coordinating and creating content for press releases, social media posts, email marketing, and other promotional materials and publications as assigned
• Following and upholding the Ucross brand, designs brochures, programs, posters, and other graphics
• Supports with planning and implementing internal and external events, such as the Ucross Art Gallery receptions, annual Community Christmas Celebration, and board retreats
• Maintains and develops outreach and/or invitation lists
• Assists with special projects, such as the website redesign, giving societies, and alumni database procedures
• Assists with all appeals and direct mail projects, including project coordination and vendor communication; ensure timely delivery of appeals, as well as processing and tracking
• Assists with grants, proposals, sponsorship packets, appeal letters, pledge cards, and other content
• Assists with collateral material (case statements, naming opportunities, pitch deck, videos, and presentations, etc.), and other content, as directed
• Attends board meetings and prepares minutes for each meeting, and assist with board materials, if needed
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong graphic design skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally to a range of stakeholders
• Sense of humor
• A commitment to accuracy and an attention to detail
• Relevant computer skills, including Office 365
• Strong project management skills, with the demonstrated ability to handle multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
• Experience in communications, graphic design, fundraising, and/or administrative support

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range is $60,000-65,000, commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package, including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off

LOCATION

Ucross, Wyoming