Programs & Communications Associate: Arts Initiatives

Programs & Communications Associate:
Arts Initiatives Description

The Programs & Communications Associate supports the Greater Lowell Community Foundation’s arts portfolio — Mosaic Lowell and Arts Elevate — along with foundation-wide marketing and strategy work. This role keeps two of GLCF’s most visible community-facing programs running smoothly through meeting coordination, event logistics, communications, and partner follow-through, and contributes to broader foundation marketing efforts. The Associate is a critical connector across program leads, partners, artists, and the communities GLCF serves.

• Program Coordination & Meeting Support:
  Schedule and coordinate meetings with internal team members, nonprofit partners, embedded artists, and advisory groups; prepare agendas, capture meeting notes, track action items, and follow up on commitments; maintain shared project documentation, timelines, and program calendars.
• Event Logistics:
  Support planning and execution of program events including showcases, training sessions, community gatherings, and partner convenings; coordinate vendors, venues, registration, materials, signage, and day‑of logistics; manage post‑event documentation and follow‑up.
• Communications & Content:
  Develop and maintain a unified social media content calendar across Mosaic Lowell and Arts Elevate; draft program briefs, project updates, and short‑form copy for the GLCF newsletter; coordinate collection of visual assets (photos, short video) from program activities and events; ensure all communications align with GLCF and program brand standards and use asset‑focused, community‑centered language.
• Partner & Stakeholder Follow‑up:
  Track partner commitments and deliverables across grant cycles and active program activities; manage outreach and follow‑up communications with nonprofit partners, artists, and grantees; maintain contact lists, distribution lists, and stakeholder records in coordination with the grants manager.
• Foundation Marketing & Strategy Support:
  Support GLCF on cross‑foundation marketing and communications projects; contribute to foundation‑wide initiatives that intersect with the arts and other program areas; assist with special projects, campaign‑related deliverables, and strategic initiatives as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in program coordination, communications, events, or nonprofit administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time‑management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities across program leads.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar, Gmail), Canva, Word Press, project management tools, social media platforms, and email marketing systems.
• Demonstrated interest in arts, culture, community engagement, or nonprofit work.

• Experience in a community foundation, nonprofit, or arts/cultural organization.
• Familiarity with grant cycles and grantee communications.
• Connection to Greater Lowell’s 21 communities.
• Experience drafting copy for newsletters, social media, and event materials.
• Multilingual capacity (Khmer, Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages spoken in Greater Lowell) is a plus.

• Detail‑oriented and follow‑through‑focused.
• Self‑directed and comfortable working across multiple program leads with different working styles.
• Collaborative, relationship‑centered approach to partners and communities.
• Grounded in asset‑focused, equity‑centered framing.
• Adaptable, with strong judgment about when to act independently and when to check in.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interviews will take place in August, with an anticipated start date in September.

August 09, 2026

$45,000 - $55,000 / Per year