BOFFO Part-Time Marketing & Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a holistic marketing & communication strategy that promotes BOFFO residencies, festivals, exhibitions, events, programs, and overall organization identity across various channels, including digital platforms, traditional media, and public relations, by crafting compelling narratives, managing media relations, and collaborating with internal and external teams to maximize audience engagement and reach. The role requires strategy, writing, design direction, editing, formatting, and calendar management across the following channels:Newsletters: iContactEmail Campaigns: Mail Merge & Google SuiteWebsite management: WordpressSocial Media: Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTokPress ReleasesPR: press communications in collaboration with VidounGraphic Design: liaison w/ graphic designers on all assets: Adobe, Canva, FigmaBOFFO Board Communications CommitteeKey ResponsibilitiesStrategic PlanningDevelop and implement a strategic communication plan aligned with the organization\'s artistic vision and goals. Identify target audiences and tailor messaging accordingly. Monitor industry trends and adapt communication strategies to stay relevant. Content CreationWrite press releases, artist biographies, exhibition descriptions, and other marketing materials. Create engaging content for social media platforms, website, and e-newsletters. Develop compelling visual storytelling through photography, videography, and graphic design. Media Relations w/ PR AgencyCultivate relationships with journalists, art critics, and media outlets. Pitch stories and secure media coverage for exhibitions and events. Respond to media inquiries and manage crisis communications. Digital MarketingManage and update the organization\'s website and social media presence. Develop targeted digital advertising campaigns. Analyze website traffic and social media engagement to optimize strategies. Public EngagementCoordinate communication of public events and outreach programs. Develop community partnerships and collaborations to bolster communicationsCoordinate delivery and installation of physical posters, banners, and postcards. CollaborationWork closely with curators, artists, development staff, and programming staff, Executive Director, and Board to align communication efforts. Collaborate with designers and external agencies on creative materials. QualificationsStrong writing and editing skills: with an ability to craft compelling narratives Understanding of the art world: including current trends, key players, and diverse artistic practices Digital marketing expertise: with proficiency in social media platforms and website management Media relations skills: including coordination of stories and assisting with press inquiries Project management abilities: to execute communication plans and meet deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: to build relationships with stakeholders Graphic design skills: are a plus Job SpecificationsDates of Contract: Feb 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026Contractor role, not an employment contract20 hours per weekSome travel to Fire Island in the summer required (travel costs covered)1 days per-week in office$30,000 - $35,000 annual, bi-weekly payments, no overtime, no benefitsBOFFO Mission StatementBOFFO is a nonprofit arts organization that supports artists creating experimental, transformative, and socially engaged work. Through residencies, festivals, and public programs, we connect audiences to art that challenges assumptions and shifts perspectives through collective engagement and radical placemaking.BOFFO Value StatementBOFFO imagines a future where our home in the Fire Island Pines serves as both a site of care and a platform—a place where queer, trans, and BIPOC voices flourish, ideas incubate, and artists catalyze cultural and community transformation. Shaping the arts discourse and leading social change from our foundation in The Pines, BOFFO expands its programming across Fire Island, New York City, and beyond—embracing wild, free, and unrestricted queer creativity and connection.
