Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

ABOUT SOUTH ASIA INSTITUTE:

South Asia Institute (SAI) is the only private non-profit organization in Chicago, that cultivates the art and culture of South Asia and its diaspora through curated exhibitions, innovative programs and educational initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for a creative, organized, and motivated individual.

Job description
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Develops and implements marketing and communications strategy to promote awareness of and deepen audience engagement with South Asia Institute exhibitions and programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media Management

  • Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with SAI’s mission and program goals.

  • Manage SAI’s  social media platforms, (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms), ensuring engaging, mission-aligned messaging.

  • Research and create a weekly newsletter to promote exhibitions and programs

  • Track & report reach, engagement, impressions, click-throughs, follower growth.

Marketing

  • Create and implement a marketing/ advertising strategy to increase online engagement, in person attendance, ticket sales, donations and venue rentals 

  • Research and maintain advertising accounts and subscriptions

  • Communicate with Community Partners 

Website Management

  • Update content regularly, monitor site analytics and user engagement

  • Maintain visual consistency with SAI’s brand and design standards

Public Relations and Media

  • Create press releases, blog posts, and promotional materials.

 Other Responsibilities

  • Capture and edit photos and short-form videos at events and exhibitions.

  • Collaborate with artists, curators, and program staff to generate authentic content.

  • Supervise interns, as needed 

  • Other event related tasks as assigned 

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills.

  • Proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok).

  • Experience with email marketing tools (Constant Contact).

  • Basic graphic design skills (Canva required; Adobe Creative Suite a plus).

  • Familiarity with website CMS platforms ( Squarespace, Wix).

  • Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Meta Insights, Google Analytics).

  • Comfort with basic photo and video editing for digital content.

Familiarity with Hootsuite

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with Experience

 

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter, as well as three references, to info@saichicago.org with the subject line “FIRST NAME LAST NAME Communications and Marketing Coordinator”