Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

About This Opportunity

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Bilingual skills in Spanish or Mandarin, a plus
• Photography and/or video skills, a plus

Schedule & Benefits

This is a part-time year-round position for up to 18 hours per week, with occasional required evenings and weekends. Benefits offered include free parking, employee discounts, and access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions.

Compensation: $25/hour

For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center. 

If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to Human Resources.

Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment.

Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.