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32 people are interested
Publicity Specialist (Volunteer)
ORGANIZATION: Unbound Visual Arts
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32 people are interested
The Publicity Specialist (volunteer) will create and maintain a favorable public image for Unbound Visual Arts and its exhibitions, its artists, its programs and its events. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Publicity Specialist will design and deseminate media releases, organize and implement a social media strategy (print and digital) and post events on internet calendars, blogs and video sites in order to positively shape public perception of Unbound Visual Arts and to increase awareness of and participation in its activities and goals.
Must be able to work at least one day from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at UVA Headquarters. You must have your own laptop computer. Working remoting is also possible, as long a one hour per week is in the office.
The Publicity Specialist shall have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business.
Free bike and auto parking. Good MBTA bus access.
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About Unbound Visual Arts
Location:
320 Washington Street, Suite 200, Brighton, MA 02135, US
Mission Statement
Unbound Visual Arts (UVA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches the Boston community with educational and inspiring exhibitions and programs.
Description
Unbound Visual Arts (UVA), incorporated in 2012, is the only community-based 501(c)(3) visual arts non-profit organization in Allston-Brighton. UVA enriches the community with educational and inspiring exhibitions and programs for cultural enhancement. UVA has over 180 artist and art enthusiast members. It has organized over 65 curated exhibitions related to cultural and/or contemporary social themes with a learning experience with interpretation for the audience. The exhibitions feature local fine art by living artists and an independent curator and exhibition designer. Past exhibitions, which are on UnboundVisualArts.org, have included Rejuvenation of Historic Landmarks, Beasts of Burden, Context of Community, Earned: Women in Business and Labor, EPIC Heroism, Healthful, Olympic SPIRIT, Song Cycles, Temptation of the Mind and Body, and Unlimited. UVA also organizes and presents and participates in other art related events, such as the City Heart Art Show and Sale for homeless artists, the Allston and Brookline Open Art Studios, and Prudential Center Fine Art Expo, and other art learning experiences. UVA has organizational memberships in the Americans for the Arts, New England Museum Association and MASSCreative and has received competitive grants from the Boston Cultural Council the last two years. It also received a Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) Festivals Grant to support its annual Mardi Gras & Carnival Celebration of the Arts.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10 Guest Street, Suite 295WGBH/Brighton Landing WestBrighton, MA 02135
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Visual Arts
- Graphic Design / Print
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 5 - 10 hours per week in the office.
- Your own laptop computer