Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Further Triennial

www.furthertriennial.org

Further Triennial is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team in the lead-up to the Triennial, which takes place throughout the Bay Area from March 10-June 10, 2027. During the Triennial season, museums and arts spaces across Northern California will come together to spotlight contemporary artists, share untold histories, and explore themes that uniquely highlight the region’s innovative thinking, offbeat sensibility, and artistic expression.

Role

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Further marketing team to oversee all aspects of digital communications, including email marketing and social media. The role is central and critical to how we communicate with our audiences, partners, press, and other key constituents.

The ideal candidate has proven experience developing and executing a creative, synergistic, and effective email marketing and social media strategy, and a strong ability to distill information into engaging content.

Reporting and Compensation

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will be supervised by the Marketing and Communications Director. The position is a part-time, hybrid role that is time limited, with the number of hours increasing as the event approaches and concluding following the close of the Triennial on or about mid-June 2027,

Jan–Aug 2026: 13 hours/week at $36/hr
Sept 2026–June 2027: 28 hours/week at $36/hr

Part-time employees are eligible for paid sick leave and certain other statutory benefits as required by California law.

Responsibilities

Marketing and Communication Support

Contribute to content strategy and development for marketing and communications initiatives across all digital channels, maintaining integrated content calendars
Assist in producing and implementing initiatives across all digital channels, recommending and capitalizing on latest social media platforms and trends
Collaborate with staff and consultants on the overall communications plan, sharing insights to strengthen audience engagement
Ensure consistency of voice and visual identity, refining brand tone as needed
Track and report on engagement metrics across email and social media platforms, recommending adjustments based on performance

Email Marketing

Support the development of a content-driven email strategy and calendar to build enthusiasm leading up to the Further Triennial
Draft content, source and create visuals for engaging newsletters, e-blast announcements, invitations, and other communications as needed that grow awareness and drive engagement
Manage timelines, approvals, and distribution through Mailchimp or similar platforms
Maintain and segment email lists for targeted outreach, and track performance to optimize results

Social Media

Develop and maintain a social media content calendar across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, with an emphasis on Instagram
Collaborate with partners to source and share content, ensuring all partners receive balanced visibility across platforms
Create and coordinate engaging multimedia posts, including video and simple branded graphics
Monitor engagement, respond to users, and adjust strategy based on analytics and audience feedback
Work with the marketing team on influencer outreach, partnerships, and paid promotions
Provide on-site social media support at key events and programs leading up to and during the Triennial

Collaboration & Coordination

Liaise with internal teams, partners, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate communications
Assist in creation of digital promotional kits for distribution to network of artistic and promotional partners
Participate in regular team meetings to maintain alignment across all outreach efforts
Coordinate with designers and content producers to deliver marketing assets and adapt messaging to key project milestones

Requirements

We are seeking a candidate who brings:

2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, preferably within the arts or cultural sector
Strong writing, editing, and content development skills, including the ability to copyedit
Proficiency with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor), social media management tools (e.g., Later, Hootsuite, Buffer), and creative collaborative tools (e.g., Airtable, Google Workspace, Slack)
Experience analyzing communication metrics and adjusting strategies based on performance
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Collaborative mindset with excellent organizational and communication skills
Familiarity with contemporary art and culture and demonstrated connections with Bay Area cultural stakeholders, artists, and creative communities is a plus

Qualified candidates must live in the Bay Area, be willing to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends) during event production periods, travel throughout Northern California to attend and chronicle artistic partner events, hold a valid California driver’s license, and have access to a reliable personal vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed according to organizational policy.

How to Apply

Please use our application form to submit a resume, cover letter, and 2–3 work samples–including both a newsletter or similar, as well as samples from a social media campaign–as a single PDF file.

Further Triennial is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission. We recognize that opportunities in the arts and other creative industries have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply.

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