Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Specialist

at The Kendrick Arts Group

🏢 About The Kendrick Arts Group

The Kendrick Arts Group is a unique nonprofit that stewards the catalogs of significant American composers and manages grantmaking initiatives, directly shaping the legacy of American music. Working here means contributing to the preservation and promotion of classical music heritage while supporting contemporary creation and performance.

About This Role

As a Communications Specialist, you'll be the voice for composers' estates and grant programs, crafting strategies to elevate their legacies and attract new audiences. Your work will directly impact how American classical music is perceived and supported, from digital content to brand materials.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day by monitoring social media for mentions of composers in the estate, then draft a blog post highlighting a recent grant-funded performance. Mid-morning, you'll update the WordPress site with new composer biographies and coordinate with the grants team on an impact story. Afternoon involves analyzing social metrics and planning a campaign for an upcoming composer anniversary.

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🎯 Who The Kendrick Arts Group Is Looking For

  • Has 2–3 years of social media and communications experience in arts or nonprofits, with a portfolio showing successful campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.
  • Possesses deep knowledge of American classical music—knows key composers, historical context, and current trends—and can translate that into engaging content for non-experts.
  • Excels in written communication with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in composer biographies, grant announcements, and impact stories.
  • Is technically savvy with WordPress and ProcessWire (or similar CMS), comfortable managing multiple websites and social platforms, and proficient in Slack and Asana for collaboration.

📝 Tips for Applying to The Kendrick Arts Group

1

In your resume, quantify achievements: e.g., 'Increased social media engagement by 40% for a composer estate campaign' or 'Managed 3 WordPress sites with 50+ pages.'

2

Tailor your cover letter to mention specific American composers or grant programs you admire from their portfolio (research their current estates and grants first).

3

Include a link to a portfolio or work samples that showcase your ability to communicate about classical music to general audiences—avoid jargon.

4

Demonstrate your CMS skills by noting any experience with ProcessWire specifically; if you haven't used it, mention willingness to learn and your adaptability with other systems.

5

Highlight any experience writing success stories or impact reports for grant programs, as this is a key part of the role.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for American classical music and understanding of its cultural significance, with specific examples of composers or works you admire.', 'Your track record in developing communications strategies that increased visibility or engagement for arts organizations or nonprofits.', 'Your ability to manage multiple digital channels and CMS platforms, with evidence of creating compelling content that drives audience growth.', 'Your collaborative experience working with grants teams or similar cross-functional groups to tell impact stories.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore the current composers in their estate portfolio (e.g., names like Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, or others) and recent grant initiatives on their website.
  • → Read their blog or news section to understand their tone and the types of stories they share about composers and grants.
  • → Look into their social media channels to see current engagement levels and content styles—note what works and what could be improved.
  • → Familiarize yourself with ProcessWire CMS basics, as it's less common than WordPress; even a quick tutorial shows initiative.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a social media campaign to promote a newly discovered work by a lesser-known American composer?
2 Describe a time you had to communicate complex information about classical music to a non-expert audience. What was your approach?
3 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple websites and social channels with tight deadlines?
4 Can you walk us through your process for creating a success story for a grant program?
5 What strategies would you use to build the Kendrick Arts Group's brand presence among younger audiences?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter; failing to mention specific composers or grant programs shows lack of research.
  • Avoid overemphasizing pop culture or non-classical music experience; this role requires deep classical music knowledge.
  • Don't overlook the 'accuracy and detail' requirement—submitting materials with typos or factual errors will disqualify you.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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