Now + There (N+T) is a non-profit public art curator fostering artists and the public to co-create bold public art experiences that open minds, conversations, and spaces across Boston, resulting in a more open, equitable, and vibrant city.

Now + There values new perspectives and opinions and a thoughtful approach to our work of building an open public art city. We acknowledge the unjust power dynamics inherent in contemporary art exhibitions and in the creation of works displayed in the public realm. We are committed to building more equitable ways of public-making by creating greater involvement and learning with communities of color, Black, and Indigenous Peoples in the creation of public artworks; ultimately co-creating diverse public audiences and building toward more openness in Boston. We respect and hold room for differences across race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and physical abilities.  We are committed to racially diversifying our staff and board and strongly encourage Black, Brown, Indigenous, and candidates of color to apply for this position. We look forward to receiving your application!

Now + There is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Now + There is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the needs of the organization, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal or local law. Now + There will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Communications Associate

TIME STATUS & SCHEDULE: 40 hours a week, Creative Professional Exemption

WORK LOCATION: Now + There allows remote working up to two days per week. Employees must be in the office on Mondays and Thursdays when team meetings are held.

RATE: Salary

JOB OVERVIEW: The Communications Associate is a critical role on the Now + There team, enabling the organization to reach a large and diverse audience through strategic communications, centering accessible and inclusive best practices. This role helps to spread the mission of Now + There through the creation of engaging content and ownership of brand consistency across all platforms. This role is responsible for maintaining Now + There’s website, organizing our monthly email newsletter (eNews), and implementing social media strategy through posts and creative videos. The Communications Associate ensures N+T is always inclusive, responsive, and proactive in the messaging of public art commissions to co-create diverse audiences and build toward more openness in Boston.

The Communications Associate works under the supervision of the Communications Manager. The successful candidate will be skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining keen attention to detail. As a hub of information, they interact with all N+T staff and help build social cohesion through open communication.

JOB MISSION: Embody the personality of the organization — bold, open, and sharp (BOS) — to implement messaging strategies that effectively and consistently broadcast the high-caliber curatorial work of Now + There in an approachable and public-forward voice across eNews and Website; inviting all Bostonians, regardless of contemporary art knowledge, race, ethnicity, or economic status to embrace temporary public art and engage in the conversations it engenders; facilitating N+T’s vision to create an open Boston public art city.

KEY BEHAVIORS: The Communications Associate is:

  • Highly organized and deadline-driven

  • Excellent writing skills

  • Committed to building greater equity and inclusivity in the arts

  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment

  • A flexible and creative individual who understands the artistic process is rarely linear

  • Detail oriented

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

METRICS: Performance will be measured on:

  • A minimum of 25 new content pieces monthly (e.g., long-form blogs, videos, and social media posts)

  • Content of above is consistently on brand (e.g., BOS, irreverent) using Book of Words and messaging tables

  • eNews layout is consistently delivered to Communications Manager 7 business days in advance of send date

  • Social media content schedule is maintained and consistently shared through all platforms

  • Social media direct messages are answered within two business days and content is shared on Instagram stories 4-5 days a week during high-traffic months (April-October) and 2-3 days a week during low-traffic months (November - March)

  • Website is up to date on a biweekly basis

  • Zero typos and no grammatical errors on publicly published content

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create compelling content for N+T Journal, eNews, web and social that can be used across platforms

  • Drive audiences to engage with N+T by visiting a project, attending an event, visiting the website, donating, and sharing their ideas/opinions on how to build a public art city

  • Ensure N+T’s voice is inclusive, responsive, and proactive in supporting racially and culturally diverse points of view

  • Ensure the N+T brand is consistent across platforms

  • Plumb existing assets (e.g., videos, journals) and develop “evergreen” or timeless content

  • Perform digital media communications, including but not limited to:

    • Website: new page creation, event listings, N+T Journal content, online map updates, minor corrections, and functionality monitoring

    • Monthly e-News content and layout 

    • Producing social media content under direction of Communications Manager 

    • Special event e-blasts content and layout 

    • Videos for increased engagement on all platforms

    • SMS text message alerts

  • With the Communications Manager and Managing Director, build reasonable timelines and help hold staff accountable for content delivery

  • Other administrative tasks as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in communications or marketing 

  • Excellent and engaging writing skills

  • Aesthetically oriented or visual communicator

  • Photography and video editing knowledge

  • Knowledge of Squarespace, Mailchimp, and Canva with hands-on experience in social media and email marketing

  • A developing portfolio of writing for a general public audience

  • Facility with Adobe Creative Suite a plus

  • Experience in arts and culture organizations and/or the non-profit sector strongly preferred.

HOURS: This is a full-time position in N+T’s open floor-plan office with the option for remote work 2 days per week. Weekend and evening work may be required around programming and events.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Compensation is $55,000-60,000 with unlimited paid vacation (Responsible Vacation Policy), 14 paid holidays, paid sick time, and healthcare and dental benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send an email with cover letter along with your resume, with the email subject line: Communications Associate Interest, to jobs@nowandthere.org. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. 

All candidates are also encouraged to take an optional and anonymous short diversity survey which allows us to track our goal of attracting candidates of color. Your answers to the questions are 100% anonymous and voluntary. Thank you.

Banner image: Graft opening celebration. Photo (c) Annielly Camargo