Communications Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

As the advocacy and lobbying organization for arts and culture in Illinois, Arts Alliance supports the creative community by championing policies, securing funding, and building connections that help artists and organizations grow.

Our work ranges from protecting and increasing funding for arts and culture, including making that funding more accessible through 1 : 1 support in our Help Desk; improving the landscape for creative workers so they can build lasting careers; ensuring all K-12 students have access to quality arts education; and supporting research that shows the impact of arts and culture in Illinois.

Position Description

This position is 90% remote, with a requirement to attend occasional meetings at the Chicago office, annual staff retreats, and other Arts Alliance events. However, due to the nature of our work, we require all employees to be residents of Illinois during their term of employment with AAI .

The Communications Manager reports to the Director of Communications and will support digital platforms, social media, outreach, and advocacy campaigns, while ensuring timely updates, cross-promotion, and follow-through.

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics :

• A belief that arts and culture are vital to strong local communities and that it is necessary to invest in them.
• Thrives working remotely and independently, while simultaneously being a key member of a dynamic, collaborative team.
• Ability to demonstrate grace and respect for themselves and others at all times, especially when under pressure.
• Ability to self-direct and move projects forward by recognizing when to involve other staff and leadership.

Hiring Process

Our interview process includes the following steps, with selected candidates moving to each successive step :

Requirements

Job Duties

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate the following :

The following can make your application stronger but are not required :

Benefits

Compensation

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $66,000 - $71,000 depending on experience.

We are open to structuring this position as either one full-time or two separate part-time roles depending on the needs of qualified candidates. We are also seeking a contractor to support our graphic design needs and are open to adjusting the position duties and compensation to include that work.

What to know about working at Arts Alliance

Advocacy work is fast-paced, and remote work can be draining. That work is much harder if the organizational culture is not a good fit. To ensure this is the right position for you, here are some things to know about us before you apply :

Arts Alliance Illinois values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage Black, Indigenous or People of Color, immigrants, LGTBQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, people without college degrees, and anyone part of a group that has been historically discriminated against, to apply.

Due to a high volume of applications, the priority deadline and application close date for this role is now Friday, October 10, 2025.