"Public Relations Coordinator"

Public Relations Coordinator

Georgia State University

College of the Arts

These are exciting times at the College of the Arts. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The College of the Arts is seeking (1) Public Relations Coordinator to join the already awesome team taking them to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with various partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position involves public relations, communications, and marketing in the arts. Assisting with events as a lead with planning and logistics when called upon (i.e., paperwork, catering, security, advertising, coordinating volunteers, purchases, event set up and breakdown, etc.), internal and external communications, and working on video production and photo documentation/archives.

• Other increased responsibilities include assisting with NASAD protocol and preparation, building partnerships and collaborations, and increasing/expanding social media presence and community engagement.
• This position is responsible for off campus events in addition to on campus events, both evening and weekend exhibitions.
• Oversight of the new Ernest G. Welch Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series. Coordinating the VAS paperwork, travel, and lodging and supervising the VAS graduate assistant.
• Compiles VAS talks/dates on calendar, send VAS event information to local publications and invite community members, alumni, and donors, posts talks on social media, creates online ads, provides WSAD swag and thank you notes, contacts artist for head shot, image of work, bio, and artist statement, arranges technology equipment needs, coordinates film and live stream of talk, makes studio visit schedule, emails grads for sign ups, reserves dinner plans, coordinates student luncheon, assists faculty with itinerary and sends to artists, run errands on behalf of the VAS artists.
• There will be 3 speakers per semester (4 high-profile international artists or scholars and 2 faculty).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or high school diploma or GED and eight years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of social media platforms and trending technology
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions