Summary: Primary duty of the Marketing & Communications Assistant is to support the

Museum's Marketing Department, to help ensure timely, effective, and efficient

marketing & communications to the Museum's constituents, and Museum cohesiveness

in communications and branding across materials and efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be

assigned to meet business needs.

Update website daily

Manage press and marketing material archives

Manage press contact list

Work closely with the Marketing Manager to manage the Museum's social

networking activities

Work closely with the Membership/Group Sales Department in communications

to members and groups including: assembly of information packs, printing &

mailing of membership cards, printing and mailing of membership renewal letters.

Input membership and group sales data into Museum Database (Raiser's Edge)

Handle donation requests from outside sources for the Museum

Create select marketing/communications materials monthly program

calendar, in-house signage, coupons, flyers, etc.

Assist with Special Event and Press Coordination

Assist with outreach activities and programs (including some night and weekend

events)

Assist with mass mailings

Assist with market research and other tasks as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Well organized, detail oriented, creative, and self-motivated

Excellent interpersonal skills required

Professional style, commitment to the organization, strong oral and written

communication skills; must be able to effectively interact with a wide variety of

people; able to prioritize projects and manage a heavy workload

Strong computer skills working in Microsoft Word, Outlook; Excel; Working

knowledge of Raiser's Edge a plus; experience working with Microsoft Office

Publisher and Photoshop a plus

Experience in web design and applications, with basic knowledge of HTML

Experience with email marketing tools

Knowledge of social media marketing

Ability to work occasional nights & weekends on special events

Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications, or 3 years related experience

in marketing, public relations or advertising, or equivalent combination of

education and experience

Strong attention to detail and follow-thru on assigned tasks

Interact closely as a team player

Multiple language abilities appreciated