Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Employer: Humanities New York (HNY)
Position: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Part-time
Working Hours: 24 hours per week
Salary: $26 per hour
Career Level: Entry-level / Early Career
Reports To: HNY Leadership
Anticipated Start: Fall 2026

About the Opportunity

Humanities New York (HNY) is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support its communications, digital storytelling, and public engagement activities.

This opportunity is ideal for an early-career professional interested in communications, photography, journalism, graphic design, video production, social media, or arts and cultural programming.

The successful candidate will work closely with HNY's leadership and programs team to share the organization's work with broader audiences. Through photography, written content, video, digital campaigns, and other creative materials, the coordinator will help communicate the stories, ideas, and experiences emerging from HNY's public programs and community partnerships.

The position offers practical experience in nonprofit communications, opportunities to develop a creative portfolio, and the chance to contribute ideas within a collaborative working environment.

About Humanities New York

Humanities New York is a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people to engage with the histories, ideas, and experiences that shape society.

The organization collaborates with libraries, museums, colleges, cultural institutions, and community partners throughout New York State to deliver public humanities programs. These initiatives encourage people to exchange ideas, explore different perspectives, and participate in meaningful conversations about culture, history, literature, democracy, and community life.

Its programs include Community Conversations, In Common, and Humanities Unbound.

Through these initiatives, HNY supports public engagement and strengthens connections between individuals, communities, and cultural institutions.

Key Responsibilities

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will help develop and deliver communications that promote HNY's programs, partnerships, activities, and organizational impact.

1. Digital Content Creation

• Write engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, and other digital communications.

• Design social media graphics, visual content, and carousel posts.

• Edit photographs and produce short- and long-form videos.

• Develop creative content that reflects HNY's identity and communicates its work effectively.

• Adapt content for different audiences and digital platforms.

2. Photography and Event Documentation

• Attend selected public programs, events, and community activities.

• Capture photographs, video footage, and other visual materials documenting HNY's work.

• Collect participant reflections, testimonials, and meaningful moments from events.

• Identify stories and experiences that demonstrate the organization's activities and impact.

• Organize and contribute to the development of visual content for future communications.

3. Storytelling and Interviews

• Interview program participants, facilitators, scholars, partners, and community members.

• Identify compelling perspectives and experiences that can be developed into communications materials.

• Produce written stories, multimedia content, and other materials highlighting HNY's work.

• Help communicate the value and impact of public humanities programs through authentic storytelling.

4. Marketing and Communications Campaigns

• Support the planning and implementation of communications campaigns.

• Promote Community Conversations, Humanities Unbound, In Common, special projects, partnerships, and organizational events.

• Collaborate with HNY leadership to develop promotional materials and campaign content.

• Help ensure communications activities are consistent with the organization's priorities and overall strategy.

5. Social Media and Website Management

• Maintain a consistent publishing schedule across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

• Prepare and schedule social media content.

• Update and maintain relevant information on the organization's website, humanitiesny.org.

• Monitor digital engagement and identify opportunities to improve audience reach.

• Contribute ideas for new content formats and approaches.

6. Newsletter and Email Communications

• Assist with the development, design, and distribution of newsletters and program-related emails.

• Use Mailchimp to prepare email campaigns and communications materials.

• Support email layout development, graphic design, subject-line writing, and scheduling.

• Assist with audience segmentation and link management.

• Monitor email engagement and help evaluate the effectiveness of communications.

7. Graphic Design and Communications Materials

• Use Canva and HNY's existing brand guidelines to develop visual materials.

• Design event promotions, program collateral, one-page documents, and presentation decks.

• Prepare materials for board members, stakeholders, and external audiences.

• Help communicate organizational information and impact data through clear and engaging visuals.

• Maintain consistency across communications materials.

8. Media Relations and Community Outreach

• Support the preparation of press releases and event listings.

• Research local and regional media opportunities.

• Assist with community outreach and promotional activities.

• Identify opportunities to promote HNY programs through institutional and community partners.

• Help expand the organization's visibility beyond its existing digital channels.

9. Communications Evaluation

• Monitor engagement across social media, websites, newsletters, and campaigns.

• Review communications performance and identify effective content formats.

• Experiment with creative approaches to improve audience engagement.

• Contribute insights and recommendations to strengthen future communications activities.

Qualifications and Skills

Humanities New York welcomes applications from recent graduates, early-career communications professionals, journalists, photographers, filmmakers, designers, content creators, and individuals with interests in arts, culture, and the humanities.

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills and interests:

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to adapt content for different audiences.

• An interest in photography, video production, graphic design, or visual storytelling.

• Familiarity with creative tools such as Canva, Adobe applications, CapCut, Premiere, or similar software.

• Understanding of social media platforms and digital content development.

• Ability to communicate with people, conduct interviews, and identify compelling stories.

• Comfort attending public events and interacting with partners and participants.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Interest in New York's cultural life, history, literature, arts, civic engagement, or public humanities.

• Willingness to take initiative, contribute ideas, and develop creative solutions.

Additional Experience That Would Be an Advantage

Although not essential, experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Newsletter development and email marketing.

• Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms.

• Squarespace or website content management.

• Photography and video editing.

• Journalism and interviewing.

• Media relations and press outreach.

• Digital communications analytics.

• Nonprofit marketing and communications.

Applicants are not expected to be experts in every area. HNY is particularly interested in candidates with creative potential, a willingness to learn, and the ability to develop ideas into effective communications materials.

Creative Opportunities and Professional Development

The coordinator will have opportunities to contribute original ideas and develop practical communications experience.

HNY already has established communications templates, workflows, brand assets, and channel guidelines. The successful candidate will build on these resources while contributing fresh perspectives and creative approaches.

As the coordinator develops within the position, they may take on greater responsibility for:

• Developing new storytelling formats.

• Pitching creative content ideas.

• Experimenting with digital communications approaches.

• Contributing to campaign planning.

• Developing visual content strategies.

• Taking greater ownership of communications projects.

This position provides an opportunity to build a professional portfolio featuring published writing, photography, video production, graphic design, and digital marketing campaigns.

Salary and Employment Benefits

The position offers the following compensation and employment arrangements:

The position also offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities to attend cultural events and professional workshops, and occasional work-related travel across New York State.

Why Join Humanities New York?

Working with Humanities New York offers the opportunity to contribute to an organization that promotes cultural engagement, community dialogue, and public learning.

The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team where creativity and new ideas are encouraged.

Key professional opportunities include:

• Creative portfolio development: Build practical experience in writing, photography, video, graphic design, and digital campaigns.

• Mentorship: Work directly with organizational leadership and receive guidance while developing professional skills.

• Flexible work environment: Participate in a hybrid arrangement combining remote work, team collaboration, and activities across New York City.

• Cultural engagement: Attend public programs, workshops, conferences, and cultural events.

• Professional growth: Develop creative independence and gradually take on greater responsibility.

• Meaningful work: Help communicate the experiences and stories of New Yorkers and their communities

Final Overview

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator position at Humanities New York is an opportunity for an early-career professional to develop practical experience in nonprofit marketing, digital communications, and creative storytelling.

With a schedule of 24 hours per week and compensation of $26 per hour, the role combines hands-on content creation with opportunities to support cultural programming, community engagement, and organizational communications.

Candidates with strong creative instincts, communication skills, an interest in the humanities, and a willingness to learn may find this position particularly appealing.