Marketing & Communications Associate

About Us:

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access to resources that support thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. Please visit our website (www.whedco.org) for more information.

WHEDco emphasizes the arts through all of its programs and through the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC), which it founded in 2010 to promote the cultural legacy of the Bronx, cultivate Bronx artists and create paid opportunities for them to perform in their own borough, and provide free and low-cost cultural programs for the local community. Since its inception in 2010, the BMHC has distinguished itself as a cultural institution in NYC committed to showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and artistic talent of the Bronx through humanities-focused, interdisciplinary programming.

Since 2012, the BMHC has operated out of the BMHC Lab, a 1,400 sq. ft. storefront incubator in WHEDco’s second Bronx affordable housing development, Intervale Green in the South Bronx. In 2023, the BMHC will fully transition programming to its permanent home at the Bronx Music Hall, a newly constructed 14,000 sq. ft. world-class venue that will showcase Bronx music and performing and visual arts. It will include: a flexible 250-person capacity flexible performance theater; a multi-use classroom/dance studio; a lobby to host interactive exhibits, receptions and events; and an outdoor amphitheater and plaza.

Job Summary:

WHEDco seeks a part-time (approximately 12-14 hours/week) BMHC Marketing & Communications Associate. Reporting to the Co-Artistic Director of the Bronx Music Heritage Center, and collaborating closely with WHEDco’s Marketing, Communications, and Development Team, the BMHC Marketing & Communications Associate will provide technical and creative support in key areas, mainly graphic design, event listings, and social media management. The BMHC Marketing & Communications Associate will develop consistent and well-designed program materials, ensure BMHC programs are listed in arts and cultural program listings online and in print, and generate exciting and thoughtful social media content, among other tasks. This role is hybrid, including at least 50% of the time on-site.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Design BMHC event flyers, posters, social media posts, brochures, and other electronic and physical marketing material. 
• Maintain a listings calendar and ensure that BMHC events are featured broadly and consistently in listings in newspapers, online platforms, with partner organizations, etc.
• Expand the BMH’s marketing platforms by researching and identifying new outlets. 
• Maintain the events calendar on the BMH website. 
• Edit and archive videos from BMHC events. 
• Attend weekly BMHC team meetings and meet on a monthly basis with the communications/ development team. 
• Staff and support events, including on weekends. 
• Elevate and reinforce WHEDco, BMHC, and BMH branding in all printed, electronic, or other material, including consistent and correct use of logos, color schemes, fonts, language, and templates. 
• Generate and post thoughtful, exciting, and relevant content on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) about upcoming events, partnerships, action items, commemorative dates, and other BMHC and Bronx Music Hall-related updates. 
• Collaborate with WHEDco’s communications team on BMHC branding, formatting, and content. 
• Draft, format and send the BMHC’s monthly e-blast. 
• Assist, if requested, with printing and distribution of event flyers and posters.

Qualifications: 

• Associate degree is required, bachelor’s degree preferred; preferably in communications, graphic design or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in the communications field is required.
• Graphic arts experience/skill is a plus.
• Experience in a nonprofit setting and/or arts & culture organization is desirable.
• Ability and willingness to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, grammar and copy-editing skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Must be social media savvy and demonstrate experience managing social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
• Proficient in graphic design software and programs, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Proficient in event photography, videography and video editing, using programs such as Adobe Premiere or other similar platforms, highly preferred.
• Motivated, creative, and resourceful self-starter who takes initiative and who works well remotely and in-person.
• Available for events and/or meetings during evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Bronx a plus.

This is a part-time position. Compensation is expected to be $33-$38 per hour based on experience for approximately 12-14 hours per week.

To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé, and two work samples to communications@whedco.org.

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.