Marketing & Communications Assistant

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Marketing & Communications Assistant Classification: Part-Time, hourly, non-exempt Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience Schedule: 8-12 hours/week, scheduled in 4-hour blocks during business hours, with regular availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday required Position Overview The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) is seeking a creative and organized part-time Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the Garden’s communications, marketing and outreach efforts. This role supports the day-to-day execution of marketing priorities, helping tell the Garden’s story through social media, graphic design and digital content while connecting people with nature and one another. The ideal candidate is creative, dependable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. This role works closely with BGO’s Marketing & Communications team to support content creation, event promotion and brand storytelling. Primary Responsibilities Support management and creation of organic social media content for BGO across platforms Assist with content collection for day-to-day Garden activities and events Design digital assets (graphics, flyers, social posts and promotional materials) Support brand storytelling by highlighting BGO’s mission, programs, events and impact Assist with marketing and communications projects as assigned Help maintain a consistent visual identity and voice across marketing materials Desired Skills & Experience Experience with Meta (Facebook/Instagram Business tools) Strong design skills using Canva (Adobe Creative Suite a plus) Excellent communication, organization and time management skills What We Offer Flexible, part-time schedule Opportunity to build portfolio-quality work in marketing, communications and design Networking opportunities with nonprofit leaders, community partners and local creatives To Apply Interested applicants should submit the following to awardlow@bgozarks.org: Resume 2–3 examples of design work, social media content or other relevant portfolio samples Brief cover note describing interest in the role and relevant experience Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fayetteville, AR 72764