Background
Dia Art Foundation was established in 1974 for the purpose of collecting, commissioning, and presenting major works of art made in the 1960s onward. Today it consists of eight permanent sites across the United States and Germany, as well as three changing exhibition spaces in New York State: Dia Chelsea in New York City, Dia Beacon in the Hudson Valley, and Dia Bridgehampton on Long Island. Dia is taken from the Greek word for “through” and conveys the foundation’s role as a facilitator of meaningful artistic experiences that can be encountered in single and repeated visits.
Summary
Dia Art Foundation seeks an experienced and talented Digital Communications Specialist to join the team. This is a full-time position based at Dia’s offices in New York City.
Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of digital communications activity, including website content management, social media content, video content schedules, special social media initiatives, the development of new digital initiatives, email campaigns, and social media marketing. This role works closely with all departments at Dia, particularly the Curatorial, Learning and Engagement, Graphics, Publications, and Visitor Services teams. The Digital Communications Specialist will collaborate interdepartmentally to create content, assist with requests, and widely implement institutional strategy across digital channels.
Dia is committed to creating an increasingly equitable and sustainable environment, as well as offering audiences richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Dia seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and mutually engaged team as a reflection of this commitment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Website Management
Social Media
Marketing
General/Other Responsibilities and Duties:
Education, Certifications, Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Please note that to provide a safe workplace free of recognized hazards and to take every possible step to reduce the transmission of COVID among our employees, Dia Art Foundation requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, except for those who obtain an exemption due to a medical condition, a religious belief, or pregnancy.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by emailing a letter of interest and resume to hr@diaart.org with “Digital Communications Specialist” as the subject heading.
Dia provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package with significant employer contributions towards the cost of healthcare premiums. The 401(k) plan provides 100% employer match up to 4% of the employee’s deferral and immediate vesting. Paid time‐off benefits include three weeks of vacation, ten days of sick leave, thirteen holidays, and a generous parental leave program. Work-related travel expenses are fully covered. Additionally, staff ID badges gain reduced or free admission to most American museums and arts organizations.
Dia Art Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, Dia will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and supports a neurodiverse workplace.
Dia Art Foundation was established in 1974 for the purpose of collecting, commissioning, and presenting major works of art made in the 1960s onward. Today it consists of eight permanent sites across the United States and Germany, as well as three changing exhibition spaces in New York State: Dia Chelsea in New York City, Dia Beacon in the Hudson Valley, and Dia Bridgehampton in Long Island. Dia is taken from the Greek word for ???through??? and conveys the foundation???s role as a facilitator of meaningful artistic experiences that can be encountered in single and repeated visits.