EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
COME GROW WITH US!
While the collections are the glories of Queens Botanical Garden, its core strength lies in its human resources. QBG counts its staff among its greatest assets.
QBG welcomes individuals interested in pursuing professional opportunities in all aspects, and at all levels, of botanical garden operations, from visitor services and education, to horticulture, security, and administration. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with colleagues, appreciate working with the public, and are eager to learn and grow, we invite you to join QBG’s team.
This page is updated regularly as openings on staff become available, so be sure to check back often. Join our Talent Community to be considered for current and future openings. Former employees with an existing applicant account must contact hr@queensbotanical.org to apply.
MISSION
Updated by Board of Trustees on December 15, 2009
Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.
Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is a private non-profit cultural institution located on 39 acres of New York City public land in Flushing, New York. In FY23, the Garden served 291,027 visitors, including 24,348 schoolchildren. A recently completed visitor survey reveals that 45% of visitors speak a language other than English at home. This fact underscores the importance of the mission and the challenges and opportunities QBG faces daily in creating programs, exhibits and landscapes that serve the needs of people who live in and visit one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation. The Garden has committed itself to addressing the complex and ever-changing needs of its diverse community and to being the place where people, plants, and cultures meet.
Communications and Marketing Manager (Full-Time/Exempt)
About this Opportunity
The Communications and Marketing Manager will develop and execute strategies to build the Garden’s visibility and brand through a variety of channels, including digital marketing, press and media relations, and on-site visual collateral. Their work will connect the public to the Garden’s many identities—that of a botanical garden, a cultural institution, an urban oasis, a leader in sustainability, a climate change mitigator, and an exciting destination for people of all ages and backgrounds in the heart of the most diverse county in the country. They will work across teams at the Garden to identify and share compelling stories to build audience and signal the Garden’s values; help drive ticket sales and create visual identity for on-site programs; and bolster the Garden’s profile through strategic partnerships. The Communications and Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Development and works closely with the Executive Director. They also provide a high level of support to the Deputy Director, Director of Programs, and Assistant Director of Visitor Services and their respective teams.
Responsibilities:
- Manage external communication tools, including QBG website and e-blasts, social media platforms, advertising, QBG’s profiles and ratings on various public sites, and related tools
- Lead marketing- and communications-related in-house graphic design efforts to create digital and print collateral, including banners, brochures, postcards, fliers, etc.; support department Directors in their efforts to ensure brand integrity through the production of other public-facing digital and physical QBG collateral
- Manage QBG’s public relations, including press and media relations
- Support Visitor Services and Programs teams in their efforts to attract and diversify audiences and drive sales
- Support Development team on the execution of public-facing fundraising efforts, including Giving Tuesday, Annual Appeal, and Rambling Rose Gala, and in delivering marketing benefits to Corporate Sponsors
- Photograph Garden activities and programs as needed and oversee the organization and sharing of digital photo library
- Edit videos and virtual content to publish on website and social media channels
- Manage communications and marketing budget
- At times, supervise volunteers and interns
- Be involved in Garden-wide initiatives, such as strategic planning
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, graphic design, journalism, or related field
- At least three years of experience in marketing, communications, and/or public relations, including wide-ranging experience in website and social media management
- Exceptional visual and written storytelling skills
- Leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Canva and WordPress; familiarity with Adobe programs InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator strongly preferred
- Photography skills and aesthetic eye for landscapes, flora, people, and events. Familiarity with DSLR cameras a plus
- Interest in cultural communities and organizations, sustainable practices, farms, public gardens, and museums highly desired
- Willingness to work weekends and occasional evenings, as needed
Schedule:
This is a full-time, exempt position with weekly on-site work, and flexibility to work remotely. Benefits offered include excellent medical, vision, dental and life insurance, generous PTO, paid holidays, employee discounts, access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions, pension and other retirement savings plans. Schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with some required weekends and evenings throughout the year.
Salary Range: $60,000 – 66,000
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and any supporting documents to our Career Center. If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to hr@queensbotanical.org.