Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Queens Botanical Garden Society•New York, NY
•$0 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will report to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager and will assist with graphic design, content creation, social media management and, public outreach at the Garden. They will develop materials for print and digital use and engage in on and off-site outreach. This is an exciting opportunity to help expand public awareness of Queens Botanical Garden and its collections and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, visual arts, or related field
- At least two years of related professional experience
- Interest in and knowledge of ecology, horticulture, environmental sustainability, and/or arts/culture
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, etc.)
- Excellent writing, communication, organizational and “people” skills
- Ease with technology and aptitude in word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs, including Microsoft Office, CMS, and Constant Contact
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at a time
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Availability to staff evening and weekend events when needed
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills in Spanish or Mandarin, a plus
- Photography and/or video skills, a plus
Responsibilities
- Design and create digital and print materials, including sponsorship decks, brochures, flyers, and signage for the Garden, according to organizational brand guidelines
- Take and edit photographs of Garden events, horticulture, programs, and community
- Research, develop ideas, and contribute feedback to inform ongoing content development for digital media channels and print materials with Senior Communications and Marketing Manager
- Assist with tracking social media and content performance
- Contribute to community management on our social media channels — replying to DMs and comments, and conducting virtual outreach on other institutions pages.
- Complete administrative tasks such as updating email databases, journalist contact lists, recordkeeping, digital archiving, etc.
- Help devise self-guided interpretive materials and signage
- Serve as a public liaison and market QBG programs/events onsite and offsite throughout NYC
- Other tasks as needed
Benefits
- Free parking
- Employee discounts
- Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
