Senior Communications Associate at American LGBTQ+ Museum

The American LGBTQ+ Museum (ALM) preserves, investigates, and celebrates the dynamic histories and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, as well as those of the emergent and adjacent identities among our communities. Using exhibitions and programs, we seek to advance LGBTQ+ equality through the lens of social justice movements, including, but not limited to, race, gender, class, immigration, and disability.

In 2017, the Museum was founded by a group of activists and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. The board and staff work to center racial, gender, and disability justice in all aspects of the organization. In 2021, a partnership was established with The New York Historical to house the Museum in a new wing currently under construction. In 2022‑23 monthly public programs were launched, Ralph Applebaum & Associates was selected to lead the creation of the first tranche of exhibitions and digital experiences, and a $30‑million comprehensive fundraising campaign was launched.

The Museum is building its home in New York City because of its cultural context, its historic significance in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and its popularity as a tourist destination. However, its national scope for exhibitions and educational products will be reflected in a series of traveling exhibitions created with partners across the country, and a digital museum with born‑digital and gamified experiences.

We are planning an October 2027 opening for the Museum’s galleries in New York.

The Museum aims to:

• Educate our communities on the evolving and complex narratives of LGBTQ+ history
• Provide a physical space for LGBTQ+ people that fosters individual dignity and unifies across generations and differences
• Support and inspire a new generation of activists to advance social justice

For more information about The American LGBTQ+ Museum, please visit the website
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The Senior Communications Associate will develop and implement the museum’s overall marketing and communications strategy. This role will oversee the development of content across multiple platforms, marketing for public programs and projects, public relations efforts, development and fundraising collateral, and will engage with stakeholders to tell the museum’s story in meaningful and creative ways. The position reports to the Chief of Programs and works closely with the Director of Public Programs and Partnerships.

Enlisting the input and involvement of colleagues, board members, committee volunteers, and community leaders, the Senior Communications Associate identifies and implements opportunities to raise awareness of the Museum among local, national, and global audiences, communities, and other key stakeholders. The role is both strategic and tactical.

The hybrid position is based in New York City and will involve some evening and weekend work and travel.

• Collaborate with the Chief of Programs and the Director of Public Programs and Partnerships to develop and refine the Museum’s overall communication strategy, ensuring alignment with the Museum’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Video production and editing for public programs and museum events.
• Produce visually compelling content, including flyers, social media graphics, event posters, fundraising collateral, and digital advertisements.
• Write and edit press releases, the museum’s monthly newsletter, social media content, and some promotional materials. Ensure content aligns with the Museum’s brand and engages audiences effectively.
• Oversee and manage the museum website, ensuring it meets or exceeds industry accessibility standards; drive site traffic through SEO campaigns and targeted content partnerships.
• Regularly evaluate and report on:
  • growth/changes across all communications channels
  • web traffic and social media engagement
  • communication strategies, initiatives, and media coverage
  • press inquiries
• Community outreach; cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including peer museum colleagues, academic institutions, media outlets, donors, and other cultural organizations to enhance the Museum’s visibility and impact.
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