Communications Assistant

The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care reimbursement

PTO, Sick time, and Floating Holidays

Pro-rated benefits for part-time

Job summary

The Joan Mitchell Foundation is seeking a part-time Communications Assistant to support external and internal communications from New York City. The role focuses on social media post preparation, platform engagement, and creating written and visual materials that amplify the Foundation’s artists and programs.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will assist with web publishing, newsletters, media archiving, and press research while maintaining a flexible schedule in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in social media, marketing, or content-driven communications.
• Background in the arts or visual arts vocabulary preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and web-based applications.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

Responsibilities

• Draft social content and post captions for Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Assist with image processing and organize media files.
• Draft content in CMS and prepare newsletters and emails.
• Support press research and maintain coverage logs.
• Help with general Communications team administration.

Skills

Social media management

Copywriting

Editing

CMS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Craft CMS

Google Workspace

Job description

The Communications Assistant supports both external and internal communications at the Joan Mitchell Foundation, contributing to the organization’s mission of cultivating the study and appreciation of Joan Mitchell’s life and work providing resources for visual artists.

Job Location

Status

Part-time, Non-exempt

Reports To

Director of Communications

Hiring Salary Range

$33 per hour

Position Summary

The Communications Assistant supports both external and internal communications at the Joan Mitchell Foundation, contributing to the organization’s mission of cultivating the study and appreciation of Joan Mitchell’s life and work providing resources for visual artists. With a focus on social media post preparation and platform engagement, the Communications Assistant will support the Communications/Media team in preparing written and visual materials amplifying the Foundation’s work, its supported artists, and the work and life of Joan Mitchell. The position reports to the Director of Communications and is based in New York City with flexible work hours and location. This is a new, part-time role with the ability to run for up to 2 years, at which point the role will be reassessed.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Social media support:

• Draft Instagram and LinkedIn post captions, adapting program materials to align with provided templates
• Prepare image carousels and reels
• Draft content in Meta or other software to prepare for publishing
• Monitor social accounts, especially Instagram, engaging with followers, peer orgs, and supported artists

Image / Media support:

• Assist with batch processing of artist images
• Organize and log media files from artist interviews, including creating AI and human transcriptions to prep for editing
• Occasionally write image descriptions / alt text (this is primarily outsourced)

Web and email publishing:

• Work from Google docs to draft artist profiles, Journal posts, and other content on the Foundation’s website as assigned
• Assist with the creation of eblasts and newsletters as assigned

PR / General admin support:

• Conduct press contacts research for org announcements
• Create PDF press clips and maintain log of coverage
• Assist with organization of Comms/Media department files archive
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill Required

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two years’ professional experience in social media management, marketing, or content-driven communications.
• Background in the arts and understanding of visual art vocabulary, materials, and processes preferred.
• Fluency with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets) and other web-based applications.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with photo editing software, in particular Adobe Suite Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Video editing experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with web publishing content management systems (CMS), ideally Craft.
• A collaborative, flexible mindset with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks with a close attention to detail and manage schedule independently.
• High level of personal and professional integrity; trustworthiness with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to the Joan Mitchell Foundation's mission, vision, purpose, and core values.
• While largely sedentary, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, lift up to 20 pounds, speak, and hear, sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to use a computer and general office equipment.
• Compensation: $33/hr for 10 hours per week

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The Foundation reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

• Compensation: $33/hr for 10 hours per week
• Health care reimbursement if eligible
• PTO, Sick time, and Floating Holidays (pro-rated for part-time schedule)

Note: The hourly compensation is based on the Foundation’s approach and commitment to providing competitive and equitable compensation. The range shared is a guideline for the salary offered, which will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, special licensing or qualifications, unique skillsets, and other factors which will impact their contribution to the role and Foundation as a whole. In addition, the Foundation completes regular compensation analysis which aligns with our equitable compensation philosophy.

Application / Interview Process

A selection of qualified applicants will be contacted for phone or Zoom-based interviews before the end of November. Anticipated start date for the position is January 2027.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of reference and background checks. By submitting your resume for this role, you are affirming your submission is true and accurate and understand our recruiting process and the benefits offered by the Foundation.

Accommodations

The Joan Mitchell Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in our organizational culture and our hiring practices. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Foundation believes that commitment to principles of fairness and respect for all help create a climate that is favorable to the free and open exchange of ideas.

The Foundation proactively seeks to reach out as widely as possible in order to attract the best candidates to join the team. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply even if not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications. Employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting the Foundation’s objectives and its organizational needs. In addition, the Foundation will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in all aspects of the employment process. If accommodations are needed for the role, they can be submitted to [e-mail].

This description and potential offer shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment as the Foundation recognizes employment is at will.

About Joan Mitchell Foundation

The Joan Mitchell Foundation cultivates the study and appreciation of artist Joan Mitchell’s life and work, while fulfilling her wish to provide resources and opportunities for visual artists. Through its work, the Foundation affirms and amplifies artists’ essential contributions to society.