Part-Time Marketing, Communications & Outreach Manager
29 days ago
New York
Job Description Position Title: Part-Time Marketing, Communications & Outreach Manager Schedule: 10–24 hours per week- fluctuates depending on season Compensation: $25–$27 per hour, commensurate with experience Reports to: Executive Director Location: Bronx River Art Center (BRAC), Bronx, NY (hybrid possible with on-site needs) About the Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) is a community-based, multi-arts nonprofit dedicated to providing a forum where people of all ages can transform creativity into vision. Founded in 1987, BRAC fosters innovative arts engagement and creative community development by offering arts education, contemporary exhibitions, performing arts programs, and affordable artist studio space. Rooted in the Bronx, BRAC integrates environmental justice, arts education, and visual and performing arts into its mission—empowering youth, families, and adults to explore creativity, build skills, and participate in a thriving cultural ecosystem along the Bronx River. Position Overview BRAC seeks a detail-oriented, creative, and community-centered Part-Time Marketing, Communications & Outreach Manager to lead the organization’s external communications, outreach efforts, and promotional strategy. This role is ideal for a dynamic communicator who is passionate about the arts, community engagement, environmental justice, and expanding BRAC’s visibility across the Bronx and New York City. The Manager will oversee day-to-day marketing activities—including social media, e-blasts, press, outreach, and print materials—while supporting major organizational initiatives planned for 2026, such as a full website redesign and class booking platform transition. Key Responsibilities Marketing, Communications & Digital Media (Ongoing) • Develop and implement integrated marketing communications strategies across digital and print platforms., • Manage multichannel marketing campaigns including social media marketing, email marketing, Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising, and print advertising., • Oversee content marketing initiatives, including copywriting for websites, blogs, newsletters, and promotional materials., • Utilize SEO best practices to optimize website content and improve organic search rankings., • Manage marketing automation tools to streamline campaigns and nurture leads effectively., • Analyze campaign performance using Google Analytics and other analytics tools; adjust strategies based on data insights., • Manage BRAC’s communications strategy and annual content calendar, ensuring alignment across programs, events, initiatives, and organizational priorities., • Collaborate with the Programs team on shared tasks, planning, and communications needs to ensure accuracy, coordination, and unified messaging across all departments., • Manage BRAC’s social media and marketing strategy, including content creation, scheduling, analytics, and community engagement., • Co-Design and distribute e-blasts, newsletters, and announcements through BRAC’s email marketing platforms working closely with programs team on content, cadence and strategy, • Maintain and update BRAC’s website, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and compelling., • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and external communications., • Create or oversee development of print and digital marketing collateral, including posters, flyers, brochures, postcards, and event materials—working with internal staff and external graphic designers., • Manage the distribution of printed collateral, mailings, drop offs, and partner organizations., • Manage production and ordering of swag and promotional merchandise., • Ensure consistent brand identity across all platforms and materials., • Manage content for BRAC’s Youtube channel, • Manage the coordination of IG Live events, • Coordinating photographers and videographers for events, • Marketing and list our rental space on external sites Community Outreach & Relationship Building • Conduct community outreach and engagement with partner organizations, elected officials, community groups, schools, businesses, arts institutions, and individual stakeholders., • Represent BRAC at onsite and offsite community events, cultural festivals, meetings, and public engagements as needed., • Grow and maintain strategic partnerships that amplify BRAC’s programs across arts, community development, and environmental justice sectors., • Manage our contacts list for email and postal addresses, • Outreach and recruitment efforts to local schools & community organizations for educational & afterschool programs enrollment Special Projects (2026 Focus) Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Programs Department, and external vendors on four major initiatives: • Website Redesign & Platform Transition, • Support research, planning, and project management for BRAC’s 2026 website redesign., • Coordinate communication between leadership, staff, designers, and developers to ensure timely deliverables., • Third-Party Ticketing, Class, and Program Promotion Platforms, • Manage ongoing updates, promotions, ticket listings, and integration with BRAC programs., • New Class Booking & Space Management Systems, • Work with program staff to implement new class registration, space booking, and facility management systems., • Support content setup, • Create Branding Kit for Bronx River Art Center Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media, community outreach, or related fields; nonprofit or arts-sector experience strongly preferred., • Proven experience in digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing, and multichannel marketing strategies., • Strong knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising, email marketing platforms, and marketing automation tools., • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously within deadlines., • Strong writing and editing abilities across press, newsletters, and social platforms., • Experience managing social media, email marketing tools, and basic graphic design (Canva required; Adobe Creative Suite a plus)., • Comfort with website editors (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or similar)., • Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple timelines., • Experience with community engagement or partnerships, especially in arts, education, cultural, or environmental justice organizations., • Genuine interest in arts education, performing arts, and cultural community-building., • Spanish Proficiency is preferred but not required, • Google Suite platform proficiency, • Familiarity with ticketing platforms- eventbrite or similar helpful but not required, • Familiarity with airtable helpful but not required Schedule & Work Environment • 10–24 hours/week with flexible scheduling; some evening and weekend hours required for special events., • Hybrid flexibility may be available, though on-site presence in the Bronx is required for meetings, outreach visits, events, and collaboration., • Hours may flex up for special events and busy time periods How to Apply Send your resume, a brief cover letter, and 1–2 samples of marketing or communications work (optional) to with the subject line: “Part-Time Marketing, Communications & Outreach Manager – [Your Name]”. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and we are seeking to fill this position immediately . No phone calls or in person visits please. Company DescriptionABOUT BRAC The Bronx River Art Center (BRAC - ) is a 35+-year-old community-based, multi-arts organization located in the heart of The Bronx at the major transportation hub of West Farms Square, three blocks south of the Bronx Zoo. Because of our unique location next to our namesake — the Bronx River — an important natural resource in the heart of the Bronx, we were one of the first interdisciplinary art and environmental studies organizations in the country to incorporate environmental justice concerns and urban design into our visual arts curriculum. In our recently restored, 18,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility we offer four interlocking programs: after-school and weekend visual arts classes for both youth and adults, a ground floor, 2,000 sq. ft. gallery featuring professionally curated contemporary art exhibitions, artist studios, a co-working space for emerging and mid-career creative entrepreneurs; and a multi-purpose event space featuring an array of performing arts and cultural events. BRAC meets the cultural and artistic needs of a multi-ethnic community in the south-central Bronx, as well as the larger cultural community of New York City. BRAC is conveniently located at a transportation hub one block east of the East Tremont/West Farms Square stop on the #s 2 and 5 subway lines. Our area is also accessed by six bus lines and three highways.ABOUT BRAC\r\nThe Bronx River Art Center (BRAC - ) is a 35+-year-old community-based, multi-arts organization located in the heart of The Bronx at the major transportation hub of West Farms Square, three blocks south of the Bronx Zoo. Because of our unique location next to our namesake — the Bronx River — an important natural resource in the heart of the Bronx, we were one of the first interdisciplinary art and environmental studies organizations in the country to incorporate environmental justice concerns and urban design into our visual arts curriculum. In our recently restored, 18,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility we offer four interlocking programs: after-school and weekend visual arts classes for both youth and adults, a ground floor, 2,000 sq. ft. gallery featuring professionally curated contemporary art exhibitions, artist studios, a co-working space for emerging and mid-career creative entrepreneurs; and a multi-purpose event space featuring an array of performing arts and cultural events. BRAC meets the cultural and artistic needs of a multi-ethnic community in the south-central Bronx, as well as the larger cultural community of New York City.\r\n\r\nBRAC is conveniently located at a transportation hub one block east of the East Tremont/West Farms Square stop on the #s 2 and 5 subway lines. Our area is also accessed by six bus lines and three highways.
