Part-Time Communications & Marketing Specialist

Queens Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee discounts

Museums Council pass

Job summary

Queens Botanical Garden seeks a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to support graphic design, content creation, social media management, and public outreach for the Garden. The role will generate print and digital materials, manage events coverage, and help expand visibility of QBG's programs and collections.

The part-time, year-round position requires collaboration with the Senior Manager and occasional evenings/weekends; bilingual skills and photography/video are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, or related field.
• At least two years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, etc.).
• Excellent writing and communication skills; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and create digital and print materials per brand guidelines.
• Take and edit photographs of Garden events and programs.
• Develop content ideas for digital media and print materials.
• Track social media performance and content analytics.
• Assist with community management and offsite outreach.
• Maintain databases and archives; update email lists.
• Staff on-site and off-site events as needed.
• Liaise publicly to market QBG programs and events.
• Support development of interpretive signage.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Organizational skills

People skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, graphic design, visual arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS

Constant Contact

Microsoft Office

Job description

Queens Botanical Garden seeks a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to support graphic design, content creation, social media management, and public outreach for the Garden. The role will generate print and digital materials, manage events coverage, and help expand visibility of QBG's programs and collections.

The part-time, year-round position requires collaboration with the Senior Manager and occasional evenings/weekends; bilingual skills and photography/video are a plus.