We’re hiring!
Programs & Communications Associate
The Programs & Communications Associate supports FAB’s public programs, communications, and administrative operations. This position plays a key role in FAB’s work and would be joining a small team of four.
Communications & Administrative Support
- Support the development and distribution of materials that promote FAB’s programs, events, artist opportunities, and community initiatives.
- Manage FAB’s social media, website, and other public-facing platforms.
- Create engaging written & visual content highlighting artists, partners, and FAB programs.
- Support outreach to local residents, artists, community organizations, cultural partners, and neighborhood stakeholders to strengthen awareness and participation in FAB programs.
- Manage FAB’s general information email account and respond to or direct inquiries as appropriate.
- Assist with organizational storytelling by gathering program documentation, photos, and other materials for communications, reports, fundraising efforts, and grant applications.
- Coordinate administrative processes related to programming, including artist contracts, invoicing, basic bookkeeping, and more.
Programs & Event Support
- Support the planning and execution of FAB’s public programs and events, including logistics, event setup and breakdown, artist coordination, and community engagement.
- Assist with the management of FAB’s rehearsal and event rentals, including scheduling, calendar oversight, and communications.
- Help ensure program and event spaces are welcoming, functional, and prepared for public use.
- Support facilities management related to programming and events.
Qualifications
- Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in community-oriented and public-facing environments.
- Experience creating content for social media platforms
- Ability to work collaboratively while taking initiative and managing responsibilities independently.
- Demonstrated interest in arts administration, cultural programming, community engagement, or nonprofit communications.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in communications, arts administration, nonprofit programming, community engagement, or a related field.
- Familiarity with the Lower East Side cultural sector and/or nonprofit arts community.
- Bilingual with language proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, Fujianese or another language commonly spoken in the Lower East Side and Chinatown.
- Experience writing communications materials such as newsletters, press releases, or grant narratives
- Proficiency with Adobe, WordPress, Mailchimp, or similar communications platforms.
- Familiarity with event production, AV systems, or live arts programming environments.
- Ability to lift & carry items for event production (chairs, tables, and basic tech equipment) as well as spend significant time standing during events.
Compensation: $27/hour
This is a part-time position with an average of 32/hrs a week; preference for candidates who are able to work 10am-5:30pm Monday through Wednesday plus evening events on Thursdays and have weekend flexibility to support FAB’s programs as needed.
Email resume and cover letter to Dakota Scott, Managing Director at dakota@fabnyc.org with subject line “NAME – FABnyc Programs and Communications Associate.”
Priority given to applications received before July 12th.
FABnyc is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, gender/gender identity/gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, HIV status, disability, or marital status. We especially encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other historically underrepresented groups.
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