Marketing & Design Coordinator - Internship

Job Title: Marketing & Design Coordinator
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Part-time or Full-time (to be determined)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Application Deadline: 11/30/2025

About TBEY Arts Center, Inc.

TBEY Arts Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary arts organization with a mission to strengthen youth and young adults through exposure to the arts and opportunities for creative expression. We provide professional arts instruction, mentoring, performances, exhibitions, and community-based programs for youth ages 2–19 and their families. In 2025, we are proudly celebrating 25 years of service and impact.

Position Summary

TBEY Arts Center, Inc. seeks a creative, organized, and strategic Marketing & Design Coordinator to lead and execute all aspects of the organization’s visual marketing, brand identity, and content production. This individual will develop and implement visually driven marketing strategies, create engaging content, and design high-impact digital and print materials to elevate TBEY’s visibility, support program and event recruitment, and communicate our artistic vibrancy to a wide audience.

This role will work in close collaboration with the Fund Development & Communications Coordinator to align on messaging and strategy but will focus specifically on creative execution, visual storytelling, and digital engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, visually talented professional who thrives in a creative environment and wants to help capture and share the impact of TBEY’s work.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Visual Strategy

• Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan that increases awareness, engagement, and participation across TBEY’s programs, events, and services.

• Conduct monthly content planning meetings with program staff and the communications team to align visual campaigns with organizational goals and timelines.

Social Media Management

• Manage and maintain all TBEY social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.).

• Create and publish weekly content (including posts, reels, stories, behind-the-scenes clips, etc.).

• Write captions and select hashtags that align with the TBEY voice and visual style.

• Monitor engagement, reply to comments or messages when needed, and provide monthly reports on platform analytics.

Visual Branding & Graphic Design

• Design branded graphics and templates for flyers, posters, signage, and digital media.

• Maintain consistent use of brand elements (fonts, colors, logo placement) across all channels.

• Support program and events teams with the creation of recruitment collateral and showcase visuals.

Creative Content & Media Production

• Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos of student work, events, and performances.

• Develop short videos, animations, and reels that highlight the artistic energy of TBEY.

• Maintain a digital archive of branded images and video clips for internal and external use.

Website & Digital Asset Management

• Manage layout and visual elements on TBEY’s WordPress website.

• Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to ensure website content is visually consistent and up to date.

• Optimize all digital media for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness.

Event Documentation & Design

• Document TBEY community events, art showcases, productions, and exhibitions.

• Design visual assets for event programs, stage signage, slideshows, and banners.

• Develop post-event galleries and highlight reels for use across digital platforms.

Internal Support & Coordination

• Work closely with program staff to meet deadlines for design and promotion of classes, camps, and productions.

• Create tools such as branded presentation decks, digital forms, and internal templates.

• Provide visual support for special projects like art exhibitions, campaign launches, or student projects.

• Collaborate with program staff to design and implement visually engaging campaigns and materials that promote student enrollment.
• Support outreach strategies by creating flyers, digital content, and targeted social media efforts to recruit new students across TBEY’s programs.
• Document student activities and success stories to inspire participation and build community connection.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Arts Administration, or a related field—or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional design, marketing, or communications role (nonprofit or creative setting preferred).

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, etc.), Canva, and other design tools.

• Experience managing organizational social media platforms with measurable growth.

• Strong photography and video editing skills.

• Familiarity with WordPress or similar website content management systems.

• Experience with Constant Contact, Mailchimp, or other email campaign platforms.

• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for tone, detail, and editorial consistency.

• Excellent visual sensibility; attention to brand cohesion and content quality.

• Creative thinker who can balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution.

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

• Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

• Passion for youth development, creative expression, and TBEY’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in nonprofit arts, youth development, or education environments.

• Working knowledge of Milwaukee’s cultural landscape.

• Fluency in Spanish or another language is a plus.

Schedule & Compensation

• Position can be structured as part-time (minimum 20 hrs/week) or full-time.

• Evening and weekend availability may be required for events and productions.

• Salary range: commensurate with experience. 

To Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and 2–3 samples of your design or marketing work (social media, flyers, reports, etc.) to info@tbey.org

Why Join Us?

At TBEY, we don’t just create art—we create change. You’ll be part of a passionate team of artists, educators, and youth leaders who believe in the power of creative expression. Your work will help amplify voices, expand opportunities, and shine a light on the next generation of visionaries.