GLCF is Hiring: Programs & Communications Associate

Position Title: Programs & Communications Associate

Reports To: Director of Arts Initiatives

Status: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Location: Lowell, MA (hybrid)

Position Summary

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.

Time Allocation

• 15 hours/week — Mosaic Lowell

• 15 hours/week — Arts Elevate

• 10 hours/week — GLCF Cross Foundation tasks

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required

• 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, WordPress, project management tools, social media platforms, and email marketing systems

• Demonstrated interest in arts, culture, community engagement, or nonprofit work

Preferred

• 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

Skills & Attributes

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range for this position is $45,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience. GLCF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and professional development support.

To Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs@glcfoundation.org

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interviews will take place in August, with an anticipated start date in September.