Position Summary

Help shape the voice of The Center for Contemporary Art. We’re seeking a part-time Marketing & Communications Manager, approximately 20 hours per week, to develop and carry out marketing that connects people with our classes, camps, exhibitions, and community programs. This hands-on role combines planning with creating content, managing social media and email campaigns, making routine website updates, coordinating digital advertising, and tracking results. The manager collaborates with staff, supervises a marketing intern, and works with our outside web developer when technical support is needed. This opportunity would suit an experienced marketer seeking meaningful part-time work, including someone returning to their career.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan and carry out marketing campaigns that promote The Center’s programs, exhibitions, and fundraising. Manage the marketing calendar, social media, email communications, routine website updates, and digital advertising, using campaign results to guide improvements. Collaborate with staff to create engaging content, coordinate media outreach and community partnerships, and supervise a marketing coordinator or intern.

Qualifications

Three to five years of marketing or communications experience, strong writing and editing skills, and hands-on experience with social media, content creation, email marketing, and analytics. Familiarity with WordPress or another content management system and working knowledge of SEO and paid digital advertising are expected. Strong organizational and collaboration skills and the ability to supervise a coordinator or intern are important. A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field is preferred. An interest in the arts and community engagement a plus. 

Marketing & Communications Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Non-Exempt (Part-Time)

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week; Hybrid; occasional evening and weekend availability required.

Compensation: $28–$32 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Two weeks of paid time during The Center’s annual winter closure.

About The Center

The Center for Contemporary Art is a nonprofit art center in Bedminster, New Jersey, dedicated to providing a vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring environment for people of all ages and abilities to engage with contemporary art through education, exhibitions, and community programs.

The Center for Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants with varied career paths, including professionals returning to the workforce.