Communications Manager

Nycarchivists; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The City Reliquary Museum in New York City is hiring a part-time Communications Manager to support daily operations and manage the museum's communications, including social media, press releases, and visitor relations. This position requires a 4-year degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. The candidate should be proficient in tools like Google Workspace and WordPress, with experience in social media management. Salary ranges from $25 to $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years professional experience in the non-profit or creative sector.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, WordPress, bulk emailing and group inbox systems.
• Experience with design programs like Canva, Illustrator, and InDesign is desired.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and manage voicemail; greet visitors and conduct admissions.
• Maintain social media presence and create posts.
• Develop and circulate press releases for exhibitions and events.
• Manage relationships with press contacts.
• Update museum website with information about exhibitions.
• Create a twice-monthly e-newsletter.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Proficiency in WordPress

Experience in social media management

Ability to work independently and within a team

Proficiency with design programs like Canva

Bilingual skills

Education

4-year degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Arts Administration, Museum Studies, or Historic Preservation

Tools

Bulk emailing tools (e.g., Buttondown)

Group inbox systems (e.g., Jelly)

Point-of-sale systems (e.g., Square)

Job description

The City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization

Position Title: Communications Manager

Position Type: Part-time, permanent (10 hours per week; 6 hours on-site at the museum in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 4 hours remote)

Hourly Wage: $25 – $30 per hour

Reporting to: Founder Dave Herman

This part-time permanent position offers a unique opportunity to work in a non‑profit museum environment. The Communications Manager will support daily operations, including welcoming visitors, admissions, and sales, and manage phone and email inquiries. The role also requires maintaining the museum’s social media presence, website, press releases, and newsletters, and handling various administrative tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and manage voicemail; greet visitors; conduct admissions and gift shop sales.
• Maintain Instagram and Facebook accounts, creating 2 posts per week.
• Develop and circulate exhibition and event press releases.
• Manage and build relationships with press contacts.
• Update museum website with information about upcoming exhibitions and events.
• Develop a twice-monthly e‑newsletter for the general mailing list.
• Distribute incoming mail.
• Maintain the museum email account, forwarding important items to board members and responding to general inquiries.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, grant materials, and other written materials as needed.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Arts Administration, Museum Studies, or Historic Preservation.
• Minimum of two years professional experience in the non‑profit or creative sector.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, WordPress, and bulk emailing tools (e.g., Buttondown), group inbox systems (e.g., Jelly), and point‑of‑sale systems (e.g., Square).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency with design programs such as Canva, Illustrator, and InDesign is desired.
• Bilingual candidates are highly preferred.

Requirements

Occasional lifting or moving of moderate‑weight objects (e.g., boxes of merchandise, printed materials, supplies, meeting table components, laptops, coffee, utensils, food).

Benefits

No benefits.

The City Reliquary is an equal opportunity employer.