Work with us in strengthening New Jersey communities through the arts! The New Jersey State Council on the Arts currently has an opening for the position of Communications Manager. Working under the guidance of the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager is responsible for sourcing and creating high quality content designed to engage constituents and articulate the agency’s mission and impact, while also uplifting the importance of the arts in New Jersey.

The ideal candidate is a creative, courteous, detail-oriented, and highly organized communications professional with strong time management skills, able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines. This role requires a candidate who can build strong working relationships with managers and colleagues at all levels, work independently to meet deadlines, adapt to changing situations with flexibility and patience, and an openness to ongoing learning toward agency goals.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. This position is full-time, on a hybrid schedule, with the main office located in Trenton, NJ.

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With questions, please contact: EmploymentRecruiter@sos.nj.gov.

Please note: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Please be sure to submit prior to 5 PM ET on April 25, 2025.

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, created in 1966, is a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Council was established to encourage and foster public interest in the arts; enlarge public and private resources devoted to the arts; promote freedom of expression in the arts; and facilitate the inclusion of art in every public building in New Jersey. The Council believes the arts are central to every element we value most in a modern society including: human understanding; cultural and civic pride; strong communities; excellent schools; lifelong learning; creative expression; and economic opportunity. To learn more about the Council, please visit www.artscouncil.nj.gov.