Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator (Part-Time | 20 Hours per Week)

Anderson Museum of Art | Anderson, Indiana

Hybrid | Monday-Friday | Noon-5:00 p.m.

Help Shape the Voice of the Anderson Museum of Art

The Anderson Museum of Art (AMOA) believes art has the power to strengthen communities, inspire creativity, preserve history, and connect generations.

Through exceptional exhibitions, educational programming, community partnerships, and creative experiences, the Anderson Museum of Art provides welcoming opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience, create, and engage with the visual arts. As we continue expanding our youth programming, intergenerational makers initiatives, regional partnerships, and public engagement efforts, we're looking for an outstanding communicator to help tell our story.

Position Summary

The Anderson Museum of Art seeks a creative, collaborative Communications Coordinator to help steward the museum's public voice across digital, print, and community platforms.

Working closely with the Executive Director, museum staff, interns, educators, artists, volunteers, and community partners, this position will help create thoughtful, engaging communications that reflect the museum's mission while inspiring participation, strengthening donor relationships, and growing our audience.

Whether your background is in journalism, nonprofit communications, marketing, public relations, museums, education, or digital media, if you enjoy connecting people through compelling stories, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a 20-hour-per-week position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, Noon-5:00 p.m. The museum offers hybrid flexibility, with occasional evening and weekend hours to support exhibitions, First Fridays, community outreach, fundraising events, and educational programming.

This position has the potential to transition into a full-time Communications role in 2027 as the museum continues to grow.

Primary Responsibilities

Communications & Storytelling

• Help develop and steward the Anderson Museum of Art's organizational voice across all communications.
• Collaborate with museum staff, interns, artists, and educators to create engaging and relevant storytelling that reflects AMOA's mission.
• Develop and maintain an editorial calendar supporting exhibitions, classes, events, fundraising, memberships, partnerships, and community initiatives.
• Write compelling stories highlighting artists, students, volunteers, donors, educators, and community impact.

Social Media & Digital Engagement

• Create and publish engaging content across AMOA's social media platforms.
• Develop fresh, creative, and intergenerational digital content that appeals to a broad and diverse audience.
• Capture photography and short-form video during museum events, exhibitions, classes, and outreach activities.
• Monitor engagement analytics and recommend strategies to increase audience growth and participation.

Marketing, Publications & Donor Communications

Develop and publish:

• Monthly e-newsletters
• Donor stewardship materials
• Event promotions
• Press releases
• Marketing collateral
• Membership communications
• Educational programming promotions

Support communications related to fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, donor appreciation, and museum initiatives.

Website & Givebutter Management

• Maintain and update the museum website with current exhibitions, classes, events, and organizational news.
• Publish and maintain classes, workshops, memberships, camps, donations, and fundraising campaigns on the Givebutter platform.
• Ensure information is timely, accurate, accessible, and visually engaging.

Community Outreach

• Assist in promoting museum programming throughout Madison County and Central Indiana.
• Occasionally represent AMOA at community events, outreach opportunities, exhibitions, fundraising activities, and partner events.
• Support communications that strengthen relationships with schools, nonprofits, businesses, artists, and regional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is:

• An exceptional writer and storyteller.
• Creative, organized, and highly detail oriented.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Passionate about arts, education, nonprofits, and community engagement.
• Experienced with social media strategy and content creation.
• Familiar with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, or video editing (preferred).
• Comfortable updating websites and learning new technology platforms.
• Able to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Has a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, or an equivalent combination of demonstratable education and professional experience.

Experience working in nonprofit organizations, museums, higher education, journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing is preferred but not required.

Why You'll Love This Role

You'll have the opportunity to help shape the public voice of one of Indiana's oldest and most respected visual arts organizations while working alongside talented artists, educators, volunteers, and community leaders.

At AMOA, you'll help tell stories that celebrate creativity, preserve history, strengthen neighborhoods, and inspire lifelong learning.

You'll also enjoy:

• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Opportunities to attend exhibitions, artist talks, First Fridays, festivals, and special events.
• Meaningful work that connects art with community.
• A collaborative, creative workplace where new ideas are welcomed.
• Professional growth opportunities as the museum continues expanding its educational programming, exhibitions, fundraising efforts, and regional partnerships.
• The potential for this position to become a full-time Communications role in 2027.

Schedule

20 hours per week

Regular Hours

• Monday-Friday
• Noon-5:00 p.m.

Hybrid flexibility is available.

Some evening and weekend availability is expected for exhibitions, fundraising events, outreach activities, classes, and community programs.

Compensation

This is a part-time, hourly position beginning at $22.00 per hour, with compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Anderson Museum of Art is committed to investing in its team through scheduled performance and compensation reviews, with opportunities for merit-based pay increases as responsibilities and organizational capacity grow.

As AMOA continues to expand its exhibitions, educational programming, fundraising, and community partnerships, this position has the potential to transition into a full-time Communications role in 2027.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• Resume
• Portfolio or work samples
• Statement of Interest

Send application materials to

Aimee West

Executive Director

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About the Anderson Museum of Art

The Anderson Museum of Art inspires creativity, preserves artistic heritage, and strengthens our community by providing meaningful opportunities to experience, learn about, and create art. Through exhibitions, education, and partnerships, we serve as a welcoming gathering place where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect through the transformative power of the arts.

The Anderson Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our commitment to creativity, collaboration, lifelong learning, and community engagement.