Communications Assistant / Design Coordinator JD

THE MUSEUM:

The New Orleans African American Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and elevating the art, culture, and contributions of African Americans in New Orleans and across the African Diaspora. Located in the historic Tremé neighborhood, NOAAM operates as a multi-building campus and cultural hub, producing exhibitions, public programs, and community-centered initiatives that reflect the complexity and richness of Black life.

Communications Assistant & Design Coordinator

Position Overview

The New Orleans African American Museum seeks a highly organized, visually skilled, and creative Communications Assistant & Design Coordinator to support the museum’s communications, marketing, exhibitions, and earned income initiatives.

This role supports the day-to-day production of visual communications across digital, print, exhibitions, public programs, fundraising campaigns, and institutional branding.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and passionate about arts, culture, and storytelling. This position is ideal for an early-career communications professional or designer looking to grow within a dynamic cultural institution.

Core Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Visual Production

• Create graphics for:
• social media
• exhibitions
• public programs
• newsletters
• fundraising campaigns
• website banners
• print materials
• merchandise
• signage and wayfinding
• Adapt existing brand templates and maintain visual consistency
• Resize and format assets for print and web use

Social Media & Content Support

• Assist with social media scheduling and posting
• Organize photo/video assets
• Capture and post museum/programming content (photos, Reels, Stories), according to the Communications plan
• Research and identify necessary assets for posts (e.g., historic photos)
• Draft written content with support
• Maintain content archives and folders

Website & Newsletter Support

• Assist with website updates
• Format Mailchimp newsletters
• Work with the Communications Manager to collect, write, and edit newsletter content
• Upload graphics and promotional materials

Exhibition & Program Support

• Support production of:
• exhibition labels
• wall text formatting
• event flyers
• promotional materials
• donor/member graphics

Administrative & Production Coordination

• Coordinate file management and asset organization
• Assist with communication timelines and deliverables
• Help track vendor deliverables and media assets
• Maintain clear communication and organized files to facilitate contributions from team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Canva required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong visual design instincts and attention to detail
• Comfortable working within templates and brand systems
• Energetic approach to social media, with experience making videos
• Organized and deadline-oriented
• Strong communication skills; writing experience desired
• Photography, film, or video editing experience valued
• Interest in Black arts, culture, history, and community-centered work preferred

HOURS & STRUCTURE

• Part-Time (20 hours weekly)
• On-site
• Some evening/weekend availability preferred around major events
• Reports to Communications Manager
• Works closely with the Deputy Director and the Executive Director

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person