Museum Marketing & Communications Assistant (casual position)

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Museum Marketing & Communications Assistant position. The Museum Marketing & Communications Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $20/hour - commensurate with experience. This role requires regular on-site work.

The Museum Marketing & Communications Assistant plays a critical role in keeping campus, community, and alumni audiences informed about museum offerings and opportunities for engagement. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and enthusiastic about the arts–especially visual arts–and excited to leverage their storytelling skills with a variety of platforms to increase awareness of Mead exhibitions and programs. Experience with digital advertising and social media is especially valued, as well as comfort with design and relevant programs (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite). As the Mead’s communications team is small, this position is involved with the full spectrum of communications and marketing initiatives, from web presence to print materials, though some duties are more intermittent than others. The Marketing & Communications assistant operates under the guidance and with the support of the Manager of Public Engagement.  

Summary of Responsibilities:

Digital Communications and Marketing

• Under the direction of the Manager of Public Engagement, create Social Media content and collaborate on campaigns/messaging; assist with quarterly email newsletter; advise and help execute digital advertising initiatives

Print Products

• Working with the Manager, design and write copy for print marketing collateral such as posters and promotional rack cards for exhibitions and programs

Web

• Update Google Business and museum web pages as necessary; ensure museum offerings are listed in relevant campus and community arts directories, calendars, and newsletters as appropriate

Miscellaneous

• Special projects, such as but not limited to: wayfinding material (maps and signage); targeted media pitching; and merchandise and giveaway initiatives

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of minimum education

• Basic CMS web editing experience

• Experience with advertising strategy and execution

• Comfort and demonstrated proficiency with design and layout principles

• Ability to write and proof clear, concise copy

• Fluency in social media, and ability to identity strong opportunities for storytelling 

• Familiarity with adapting content and tone for different audiences across platforms/formats

• Developed organizational and time management skills

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively

• Interest in: visual arts, social equity and change, and cross-cultural learning

• Required reference and background checks

Preferred

• Enthusiasm for learning from analytics and other quantitative/qualitative data 

• Multimedia experience and interest (i.e. video/sound editing)

• Familiarity with current principles for digital accessibility (WCAG 3)

• Prior experience with museums and/ or small community arts organizations

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.