Communications Assistant
The Communications Assistant supports both external and internal communications at the Joan Mitchell Foundation, contributing to the organization’s mission of cultivating the study and appreciation of Joan Mitchell’s life and work providing resources for visual artists.
Job Location
Joan Mitchell Foundation
New York, NY
Status
Part-time, Non-exempt
Reports To
Director of Communications
Hiring Salary Range
$33 per hour
Position Summary
The Communications Assistant supports both external and internal communications at the Joan Mitchell Foundation, contributing to the organization’s mission of cultivating the study and appreciation of Joan Mitchell’s life and work providing resources for visual artists. With a focus on social media post preparation and platform engagement, the Communications Assistant will support the Communications/Media team in preparing written and visual materials amplifying the Foundation’s work, its supported artists, and the work and life of Joan Mitchell. The position reports to the Director of Communications and is based in New York City with flexible work hours and location. This is a new, part-time role with the ability to run for up to 2 years, at which point the role will be reassessed.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
Social media support:
- Draft Instagram and LinkedIn post captions, adapting program materials to align with provided templates
- Prepare image carousels and reels
- Draft content in Meta or other software to prepare for publishing
- Monitor social accounts, especially Instagram, engaging with followers, peer orgs, and supported artists
Image / Media support:
- Assist with batch processing of artist images
- Organize and log media files from artist interviews, including creating AI and human transcriptions to prep for editing
- Occasionally write image descriptions / alt text (this is primarily outsourced)
Web and email publishing:
- Work from Google docs to draft artist profiles, Journal posts, and other content on the Foundation’s website as assigned
- Assist with the creation of eblasts and newsletters as assigned
PR / General admin support:
- Conduct press contacts research for org announcements
- Create PDF press clips and maintain log of coverage
- Assist with organization of Comms/Media department files archive
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill Required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Two years’ professional experience in social media management, marketing, or content-driven communications.
- Background in the arts and understanding of visual art vocabulary, materials, and processes preferred.
- Fluency with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets) and other web-based applications.
- Strong writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with photo editing software, in particular Adobe Suite Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Video editing experience preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with web publishing content management systems (CMS), ideally Craft.
- A collaborative, flexible mindset with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks with a close attention to detail and manage schedule independently.
- High level of personal and professional integrity; trustworthiness with a strong work ethic.
- Commitment to the Joan Mitchell Foundation's mission, vision, purpose, and core values.
- While largely sedentary, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, lift up to 20 pounds, speak, and hear, sometimes for extended periods of time.
- Requires the ability to use a computer and general office equipment.
- Compensation: $33/hr for 10 hours per week
- Health care reimbursement
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The Foundation reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $33/hr for 10 hours per week
- Health care reimbursement
- PTO, Sick time, and Floating Holidays (pro-rated for part-time schedule)
Note: The hourly compensation is based on the Foundation’s approach and commitment to providing competitive and equitable compensation. The range shared is a guideline for the salary offered, which will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, special licensing or qualifications, unique skillsets, and other factors which will impact their contribution to the role and Foundation as a whole. In addition, the Foundation completes regular compensation analysis which aligns with our equitable compensation philosophy.
Application / Interview Process
All applications should submit resume and separate a cover letter inclusive of salary requirements to [email protected]. Submissions must be received by November 11, 2026.
A selection of qualified applicants will be contacted for phone or Zoom-based interviews before the end of November. Anticipated start date for the position is January 2027.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of reference and background checks. By submitting your resume for this role, you are affirming your submission is true and accurate and understand our recruiting process and the benefits offered by the Foundation.
Accommodations
The Joan Mitchell Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in our organizational culture and our hiring practices. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Foundation believes that commitment to principles of fairness and respect for all help create a climate that is favorable to the free and open exchange of ideas.
The Foundation proactively seeks to reach out as widely as possible in order to attract the best candidates to join the team. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply even if not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications. Employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting the Foundation’s objectives and its organizational needs. In addition, the Foundation will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in all aspects of the employment process. If accommodations are needed for the role, they can be submitted to [email protected].
This description and potential offer shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment as the Foundation recognizes employment is at will.
About Joan Mitchell Foundation
The Joan Mitchell Foundation cultivates the study and appreciation of artist Joan Mitchell’s life and work, while fulfilling her wish to provide resources and opportunities for visual artists. Through its work, the Foundation affirms and amplifies artists’ essential contributions to society.