Formerly The African American Cultural Center of Greater Pittsburgh 

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
August Wilson Center for African American Culture

August Wilson Center for African American Culture (AWC) presents, interprets andpreserves the art, culture, and history of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania and of people of African descent throughout the world. The Center realizes it mission with an engaging schedule of visual and performing arts programs as well as educational and public programs. It is currently conducting a capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art facility that will include performance halls, exhibition galleries, an education center, a music cafe, and a gift store. The new Center is expected to open in fall 2008.

The AWC is seeking a full-time Marketing & Communications Associate to support its marketing, public relations and audience development efforts. The position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications (DOMC).

Primary Responsibilities:

Working with the DOMC, the Marketing & Communications Associate will facilitate and implement the AWC's communications and marketing plans.

Duties May Include:

  • Writing press releases and administering press releases and media advisories
  • Follow-up calls with reporters regarding press releases and advisories.
  • Writing ad copy for AWC presentations
  • Writing and providing current information for Upkeep of AWC website
  • Updating and maintaining AWC press list (local, regional, national, international)
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with area business and hotel concierges.
  • Communicating with convention and meeting planners about AWC events.
  • Working with local media for advertising and promotions.
  • Helping to develop strategies for Group Sales.
  • Writing and sending AWC E-Blasts.
  • Posting AWC events on various websites.
  • Supervising Interns
  • Proof-reading.
  • Presenting and speaking publicly
  • Overseeing distribution of marketing material in community
  • Preparation of reports for Board and volunteers
  • Additional duties to be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field required.
  • A minimum of two years experience in marketing, public relations, promotions, or comparable experience.
  • Self-motivated person who has initiative and independence, combined with the ability to work well as part of a team and receive instruction.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Superior organizational capabilities, accuracy, and attention to detail, schedules and deadlines.
  • Skill with managing several projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate with a wide range of people including co-workers, the public, media, sales representatives, volunteers and others.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
  • An energetic and constructive attitude.
  • Current PA Drivers License.

The Marketing Associate will be expected to work primarily during regular business hours. However, flexibility to work at AWC events, occasional weekend and evening hours is required.

To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to:

Carmen Ellington
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
August Wilson Center for African American Culture
Regional Enterprise Tower
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1750
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Or email: cellington@africanaculture.org
No phone calls, please.