We invite you to refer to the BareBones 2022 Statement of Intentions (soon to be updated for 2024) before considering applying to BareBones. QT/BIPoC applicants and applicants with disabilities prioritized.
Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire a Communications Director for the 2024 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with BareBones Co-Directors, artistic/production staff, and community members through August, September, October, and November 2024. The Communications Director will work with these communities to create a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed over 4 nights. Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South.
Qualifications or Requirements
- Experience and excellent skills in the area of arts or non-profit communications
- Strong understanding of and experience with managing social media platforms
- Familiarity with alternative digital media platforms and website design/management
- Ability to use Google Drive and create, manage, and share a variety of Google documents for communication purposes
- Ability to create, manage, and merge spreadsheets for communication
- Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Responsibilities Include
- Be a reliable conduit of communication between all relevant stakeholders and participants
- Assist with calls for staff and volunteers
- Collaborate with the Production team & Directors on internal communications, including: database, Discord, and EZ Text maintenance and usage
- Manage social media messaging to the BareBones community and the public
- Manage BareBones website messaging and public calendar
- Produce and release press releases
- Work with press and reporters on BareBones messaging and marketing
- Manage communications spreadsheets
- Respond to questions and comments from the public
- Follow through with other communications tasks as determined by the board and production team
- Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participant
- Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptly
- Participate in a variety of clean-up activities and final wrap-up survey after November 4, 2024
- As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the job
Terms
| Location | Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota |
| Type | Independent contractor, temporary |
| Category | Art and Art Admin |
| Apply By | June 7, 2024 |
| Job Dates | August 1 to November 15, 2024 |
Compensation
- $1000-$1200 depending on experience
- BareBones Buildup attendance $50
- Snacks or Meals at most meetings, builds, rehearsals
- Access to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones duties
The BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show is only possible with many people's in-kind donations (love hours).
Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 7, 2024. Any applications sent over social media or via other methods will not be reviewed.
This year, as we have for at least 7 years, we aim to hire at least 50% QT/BIPoC artists and artists with disabilities, especially in positions of leadership. Please tell us in your cover letter how you connect to this goal.