Marketing & Communications Associate

Berkshire Museum 39 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201

Date Posted:

March 24, 2026

Region:

Western Massachusetts Category:

Public Relations/Marketing Type:

Part-Time

Marketing & Communications Associate Description:

The Marketing & Communications Associate plays a key role in supporting the museum's marketing initiatives and strengthening its public presence. This position is responsible for assisting in the development, execution, and maintenance of the museum's marketing andmunications efforts, with a strong emphasis on supporting the museum's visual identity through graphic design projects and creative asset development. The individual collaborates with the Marketing & Communications Director to create and maintain visual materials and enhance content, while also photographing visitors, exhibitions, programs, and special events to support marketing needs. Additional responsibilities include creating content for and assisting with the museum's social media channels to help the museum's activities and engage with the public. The role requires strongmunication skills, an eye for detail, and amitment to presenting the museum's mission and programs in a dynamic, engaging, and professional manner.

• This position is in-person and will occasionally require weekend and night availability
• A weekly schedule will be determined and consists of an average of 25 hours a week
• The hourly rate is $20-$26 depending on experience.

Duties include:

• Support the management of the museum's social media platforms in close coordination with the Director of Marketing & Communications, including developing an engaging content schedule, drafting copy for approval, maintaining up-to-date posts, and providing timely, friendly responses toments and inquiries
• Maintain and update onlinemunity calendars with current museum events and information
• Assist in the design and production of visual materials—such as graphics for posters, on- and off-site signage, and social media content—to support museummunications
• Photograph exhibitions, visitors, and on- and off-site programs for marketing and promotional use
• Contribute to the creation and editing of blog posts for the museum's
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to support institutional goals and initiatives
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Associate's degree inmunications/marketing or equivalent work experience

• Stronganizational skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple social media channels on behalf of a singleanization or business
• Confident and outgoing, with the ability to proactively approach museum visitors to request photo opportunities
• Proficiency with graphic design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Strong proofreading skills
• Ability to travel to offsite events within Berkshire region

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English