Digital Communications Associate (Seasonal)
About The Position
A popular year-round destination, Governors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor located between Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. For almost two centuries, the Island was closed to the public, operating as a military base for the U.S. Army and, later, the Coast Guard. Today, an award-winning new park is complemented by dozens of unique historic buildings, educational and cultural facilities, a rich arts and culture program and a 22-acre National Monument managed by the National Park Service. Looking ahead, the long-term vision for Governors Island focuses on continuing to expand year-round public access by enlivening it with transformative public art and culture, extraordinary recreational and open space, and research and education dedicated to addressing the global climate crisis. POSITION The Trust for Governors Island seeks a seasonal Digital Communications Associate for the 2026 peak season on Governors Island. Working within the Public Affairs team, which oversees communications, marketing, community engagement, government affairs, public relations, and public programming, this position will support efforts to engage a diverse audience of New Yorkers during the Island’s busiest season, with a focus on digital communications tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or associate degree with a focus on marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields required. Non-traditional applicants who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers will also be considered.
- Experience and success developing, creating, and executing engaging content for social media, email campaigns, and websites in a nonprofit or similar setting.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to break down complex ideas into engaging and easily digestible content.
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging based on audience and media type.
- Familiarity with developing content (in a professional or personal capacity) for social platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar software.
Nice To Haves
- Passion and interest in public space, New York City parks, climate justice, public art, nature, urban planning, and/or cultural programming is preferred.
- Experience with web management and email marketing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and/or Canva or comparable tools.
- Graphic design skills and experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus.
Responsibilities
- Build and execute written, visual, and video content to drive engagement across Governors Island’s website, social media, and other digital channels.
- Collect and analyze social and other digital analytics to inform content strategy and development.
- Support the implementation of the Governors Island website redesign project, including but not limited to assisting with the review of recommendations by web consultant, content migration, copywriting and editing, image selection and more.
- Assist with the development of marketing collateral as needed.
- Support team with and the execution of special events and public programs as needed.
- Support with additional special projects within the Public Affairs team scope as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
