Museum Marketing & Communications Assistant (casual position)

Museum Marketing & Communications Assistant (casual position)

Amherst Campus

Part Time

JR6130

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

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 is scheduled for about 16 hours a week, and 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

Web

Miscellaneous

Qualifications : Required

Preferred

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.

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To apply, visit https : / / amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Amherst_Jobs / job / Amherst-Campus / Museum-Marketing Communications-Assistant casual-position-_JR6130

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