Responsibilities

Voice and Content Development

• Help define and refine a distinctive voice and tone for the Further Triennial across all owned communications platforms

• Write, edit, and copyedit content for email, social media, web, and partner use

• Create graphics, videos, and other designed content for social media and email using templates and brand guidelines developed by graphic design partners

• Adapt core messaging for different audiences and channels while maintaining consistency

• Collaborate with staff, designers, and consultants to align content with project milestones

Email & Digital Communications

• Plan and produce a content-driven email calendar leading up to and during the Triennial (estimated cadence: one newsletter/month in advance + special announcements, weekly+ emails during Triennial season)

• Draft newsletters, announcements, invitations, and updates

• Manage production, approvals, distribution, and basic list segmentation using Mailchimp or similar platforms

• Track performance and adjust content based on engagement

Social Media & On-the-Ground Coverage

• Create and manage a social media content calendar, with an emphasis on Instagram, that outlines a clear cadence and builds enthusiasm for the project (estimated cadence: 2 feed posts / week through August; 2-3 posts/week through January; 3-5 posts/ week through Triennial season)

• Develop strategy to increase user engagement and expand social media following

• Liaise with partners to source images, gather and share content, and collaborate on posts

• Write captions and create simple graphics or videos to support posts

• Develop creative strategy and provide on-site coverage of events, exhibitions, and partner programs, including weekly spotlight Saturdays, opening and closing events, and major partner programs

• Monitor engagement and respond as appropriate

• Work in collaboration with marketing consultant and digital marketing agency to determine social ad spend and boost posts as relevant

• Track posts by partner organization and region to ensure balanced visibility

Press Support

• Provide support with press release writing and press kit development as relevant

• Assist with gathering press images, developing captions sheets, and other media-related tasks as necessary

• Assist with press event planning, logistics, preparation, and run-of-show

Coordination & Collaboration

• Liaise with internal teams, partners, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate communications

• Maintain spreadsheet/database/tracking of sponsor needs and plan content to fulfill all requirements

• Create and/or assist with digital promotional materials and partner toolkits

• Participate in regular planning meetings and contribute ideas to strengthen audience engagement

• Track content in shared databases, upload content to content management systems, and utilize schedulers to publish content across digital channels.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or content creation, preferably in the arts or cultural sector

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to tone, clarity, and detail

• Expertise tailoring content across platforms (email, social, partner communications)

• Proficiency with email marketing platforms, social media tools, graphic design tools, and content management systems (including Mailchimp and Canva)

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Interest in contemporary art and regional cultural ecosystem

• Interest in developing provocative and unexpected social media activity and campaigns

• Interest/experience with graphic design and video production is a plus

Additional Requirements

Candidates must live in the Bay Area and be willing to work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends during event periods. The role requires travel throughout Northern California to attend and document partner events, many of which have limited or no access to public transportation. A valid California driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle are required. Mileage will be reimbursed according to organizational policy.

Reporting and Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid, time-limited position supervised by the Marketing and Communications Director, concluding following the close of the Triennial in mid-June 2027.

$75,000 annual salary

Further Triennial offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Physical Requirements

Frequently moving to/from various work areas; communicating by phone and email; frequently remaining in a stationary position; expressing oneself and exchanging accurate information; frequently moving to/from off-site meeting and/or event locations; frequently moving supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Locations will vary and are often outdoors in various weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity

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.