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

Requirements

• 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

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.