Story Maker (Content Marketing Manager) at Arts for Learning Indiana

Our client, Arts for Learning Indiana, is growing its team!

Position Overview

Arts for Learning Indiana is seeking a creative, enthusiastic storyteller to help bring our mission and impact to life! This position plays a key role in sharing our students’, Teaching Artists’, programs, and community partnerships through engaging content, digital communications, and marketing initiatives.

Working collaboratively across the organization, the Storytelling & Communications Lead will create compelling communications that strengthen our brand, expand our reach, and deepen connections with our audiences and supporters.

Key Responsibilities

Storytelling & Content Creation

• Proactively identify and capture compelling stories by visiting programs, classrooms, exhibitions, and community events.
• Develop engaging written and visual content for newsletters, social media, websites, marketing materials, and organizational publications.
• Capture photographs, videos, testimonials, and stories that demonstrate the impact of Arts for Learning's work.
• Support the creation of the annual Impact Report, fundraising communications, and promotional campaigns.
• Create branded graphics and marketing materials for programs, events, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain an organized library of stories, photographs, and videos, including appropriate permissions and releases.

Digital Communications & Marketing

• Manage social media content, scheduling, and audience engagement across platforms.
• Maintain and update website content and coordinate email marketing campaigns.
• Develop and maintain an editorial calendar that coordinates program promotion, fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational news.
• Promote programs, exhibitions, events, and fundraising initiatives through digital and traditional channels.
• Track communications performance and recommend ways to improve engagement and reach.

Public Relations & Brand Engagement

• Draft press releases, pitch stories, and support relationships with local media and community partners.
• Maintain consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across organizational communications.
• Strengthen Arts for Learning's visibility through community calendars, partnerships, and outreach opportunities.

Collaboration & Communications Support

• Collaborate with development, program, and leadership teams to identify storytelling opportunities and meet organizational communications needs.
• Coordinate with external designers, photographers, videographers, and marketing partners as needed.
• Support communications planning and ensure creative projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with an ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Strong creative instincts and experience with digital communications, social media, and content creation.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with website management systems, email marketing platforms, and digital analytics.
• Basic photography, video production, and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative, resourceful, self-directed, and comfortable taking creative initiative.
• Passion for arts, education, and community engagement.

Experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related creative field preferred. A combination of professional experience, education, and demonstrated creative work will be considered.

About Arts for Learning Indiana

Founded in 1961, Arts for Learning Indiana envisions a future where all youth in Indiana have access to an education made whole by the arts. Through partnerships with schools, Teaching Artists, and community organizations, we create transformative arts experiences that inspire learning, creativity, and belonging.

Arts for Learning Indiana is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.