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Community Relations & Public Information Associate
The Maine Arts Commission seeks a Community Relations and Public Information/Media Arts Associate to plan and carry out a program to serve the Community Relations, Public Education and Media Arts needs of the agency and its constituents. The associate will work closely with agency staff, Maine Arts Commission members and constituents to develop appropriate means to package and disseminate information. The successful applicant will have experience in media relations, community relations and publications including writing, editing and proof-reading; will have a background in one or more arts disciplines; and will make a commitment to thoroughly understanding the mission, goals and programs of the Maine Arts Commission. Responsibilities: - Establish working relationships with the media (television, radio, and print media such as newspapers and magazines); free-lance writers; and staff at arts organisations. - Maintain a current media list. - Write and disseminate press releases. - Generate news coverage of agency and state-wide arts events. - Advise on information media, edit publications, work with graphic designers. - Arrange for visual documentation of agency programs, solicit photographs. - Manage media files. - Maintain all press and media relations information on MaineArts.com. - Develop the use of email, listserves, and electronic bulletin boards as information media. - Attend Maine Arts Commission committees and program meetings and events. - Attend and speak at public events. - Monitor recognition from grantees and award recipients. - Oversee any media arts projects as needed. - Carry out special projects as assigned. This is a full-time position at the Maine Arts Commission office in Augusta and requires a willingness to travel state-wide. The position is an associate position at Range 24 with full state benefits (benefits description can be mailed or emailed to applicants). Bachelor’s degree required or related experience, master’s degree preferred. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The Maine Arts Commission is a state agency and Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, writing samples, three references, direct hire application and answers to the supplemental questions (available upon request by mail or email) by February 16, 2004 (postmark deadline) to: Gail Waddell Maine Arts Commission 193 State Street, 25 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0025 e: gail.waddell@maine.gov
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