Marketing and Communications Manager

Katonah, NY (On-site)

$50K/yr – $55K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the Museum's marketing, communications, and public relations program by leading strategy, media relations, and social content to grow attendance, membership, fundraising participation, and community engagement across the region.

  • Marketing strategy and brand management
  • Public relations and media relations
  • Social media and digital content

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing Strategy & Brand Management
  • - Develop and execute annual marketing and communications plans aligned with institutional priorities.
  • - Create integrated campaigns that drive attendance, membership growth, fundraising participation, educational program enrollment, and community engagement.
  • - Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all Museum platforms and communications.
  • - Manage marketing calendars and promotional timelines for exhibitions, public programs, fundraising events, and institutional initiatives.
  • - Identify opportunities to expand audience reach and strengthen awareness of the Museum throughout Westchester County, New York City, and the broader Tri-State region.
  • Public Relations & Media Relations
  • - Serve as the Museum's primary media relations contact.
  • - Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets, journalists, editors, arts writers, bloggers, influencers, and community publications.
  • - Pitch exhibition stories, artist interviews, educational initiatives, institutional announcements, and special events.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Arts Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or digital media.
  • Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage and cultivating media relationships.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging content.
  • Experience with email marketing platforms and website content management systems.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments while also operating independently.

Preferred

  • Experience in museums, arts organizations, cultural institutions, nonprofits, or related mission-driven organizations.
  • Experience with CRM and donor/member databases.
  • Photography, videography, and basic video editing skills.
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics, SEO, and digital advertising platforms.
  • Knowledge of the New York arts, culture, and media landscape.

Benefits

  • This is a full-time, non-exempt position. For full-time positions, the Museum offers a comprehensive roster of benefits including medical and dental insurance, a retirement plan, paid holiday and vacation time, among other benefits.
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Nonprofit Westchester

More than 300 members strong, Nonprofit Westchester is the county’s only membership organization solely dedicated to advancing the needs and interests of Westchester’s nonprofit sector, the people and populations served, and the nonprofit workforce.

Founded in 2011
White Plains, New York, USA
11 employees (3 in marketing)

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Marketing and Communications Manager

Nonprofit Westchester · Katonah, NY · On-site