OVERVIEW

A popular year-round destination, Governors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor located between Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. For almost two centuries, the Island was closed to the public, operating as a military base for the U.S. Army and, later, the Coast Guard. Today, an award-winning new park is complemented by dozens of unique historic buildings, educational and cultural facilities, a rich arts and culture program and a 22-acre National Monument managed by the National Park Service. Looking ahead, the long-term vision for Governors Island focuses on continuing to expand year-round public access by enlivening it with transformative public art and culture, extraordinary recreational and open space, and research and education dedicated to addressing the global climate crisis.

POSITION

The Trust for Governors Island seeks a seasonal Digital Communications Associate for the 2026 peak season on Governors Island. Working within the Public Affairs team, which oversees communications, marketing, community engagement, government affairs, public relations, and public programming, this position will support efforts to engage a diverse audience of New Yorkers during the Island’s busiest season, with a focus on digital communications tools.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build and execute written, visual, and video content to drive engagement across Governors Island’s website, social media, and other digital channels.
• Collect and analyze social and other digital analytics to inform content strategy and development.
• Support the implementation of the Governors Island website redesign project, including but not limited to assisting with the review of recommendations by web consultant, content migration, copywriting and editing, image selection and more.
• Assist with the development of marketing collateral as needed.
• Support team with and the execution of special events and public programs as needed.
• Support with additional special projects within the Public Affairs team scope as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with a focus on marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields required.
• Non-traditional applicants who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers will also be considered.

Experience:

• Experience and success developing, creating, and executing engaging content for social media, email campaigns, and websites in a nonprofit or similar setting.
• Passion and interest in public space, New York City parks, climate justice, public art, nature, urban planning, and/or cultural programming is preferred.
• Experience with web management and email marketing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and/or Canva or comparable tools.
• Graphic design skills and experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to break down complex ideas into engaging and easily digestible content.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging based on audience and media type.
• Familiarity with developing content (in a professional or personal capacity) for social platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar software.

Salary Range: $19-22 per hour

Location and Schedule: The position is located on Governors Island in New York City, in-person (Monday through Friday) from March through November 2026.

TO APPLY
(*No phone calls please.)

We realize that not all applicants match 100% of the qualifications for a role. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply.

The Trust for Governors Island does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, marital status, membership in an employee organization, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or other non-merit factor.

ABOUT THE TRUST FOR GOVERNORS ISLAND

The Trust for Governors Island (The Trust) is a nonprofit corporation created by the City of New York. It is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island. The Trust's mission is to realize the full potential of Governors Island, demonstrating a bold vision for public space. For more information, visit www.govisland.org