Palmer Museum of Art Marketing and Communications Specialist (Assistant)
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 24
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Palmer Museum of Art in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is seeking a detail- and deadline-oriented Marketing and Communications Specialist with excellent interpersonal creative-thinking and communications skills to join our imaginative team. This position is a part-time assisting role that mainly works onsite to conceive and execute engagement efforts linked to the social media digital and print marketing strategies of the Palmer Museum.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding and proven knowledge of social media management and content creation; photography videography and graphic design; writing editing and proofreading; as well as project and time management skills. They will create conceptualize edit implement and enhance various forms of content and communications including social media posts and reels; marketing collateral; digital and print signage; advertising; website; and other internal and external communications and marketing across the Palmers staff and diverse audiences. Preferably the specialist will also have sufficient awareness of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite tools experience with web design and upkeep and familiarity with e-mail marketing tools. We hope they will have a passion for the arts education and museums.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead ideation organization creation and implementation of social and new/emerging media content and communications that relate to programs exhibitions and partnerships at the Palmer including scheduled and real-time updates posts stories and reels following best practices and industry trends
- Strategize engagement marketing to grow the Palmers audience and increase visitorship both virtually and in person
- Prepare and create the execution of multimedia content marketing materials and mass media communications for print electronic and other collateral
- Review and proofread content including social media website advertising articles brochures and other communications
- Attend and document (via photo and/or video) programs and events
- Assist in the planning of overall marketing and/or communications strategy
- Assist in the research and analysis of social media and marketing strategies used in academic museum and cultural arts sectors
- Assist in response and/or emergency communications to Palmer audiences
- Provide general support and backup for the museums marketing and communications team
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in social media marketing communications or related field OR equivalent experience required.
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a part-time position at 24 hours per week. The salary range for this position is $18-24 per hour.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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