Position Title: Events and Marketing Assistant

Status: Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Job Posting Expires: Open until Filled

Job Overview: This position will assist in overseeing the museum’s annual portfolio of events, focusing on large-scale events such as the Heritage Day Festival and Cultural Concerts. Additionally, this position will serve as staff liaison to the event committees, manage the museum’s social media event marketing, create new promotional material, and assist in maintaining the website.

Event Coordination

Organize and plan event logistics
Conduct event committee meetings
Schedule and communicate with event vendors as applicable
Coordinate with museum volunteers
Maintain the museum calendar of events
Assist with the preparation of event budgets

Marketing

With other staff members, develop and implement a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to promote the museum's events.
Manage all external marketing communications, including press releases, media relations, and social media content, to increase attendance at events and the overall fundraising capacity for the event.
Cultivate relationships with media outlets, partners, and community organizations to enhance the museum's reach for event marketing.

Physical Requirements: The Events and Marketing Coordinator must be able to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs. They must be able to assist in carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Reporting Supervisor: Executive Director

Hourly Wage: Part-time hourly position. Hours per week will average 20 hours. The hourly rate for this position is $14-17/ per hour depending on experience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. Preferably in Communication, Marketing, Business, Journalism, Public Administration, or Non-Profit Management.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and be willing to work occasional weekends and evenings as dictated by the event schedule. They must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere and be a self-starter, ready to take initiative. The ideal candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, writing skills, time-management, and graphic design skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be adaptable to changing circumstances. Previous work experience in a museum or event management is a plus. Other preferred qualifications include:

Flexible Schedule
Customer Service Experience (2 years minimum preferred)
Events, Sales, and/or hospitality experience (2 years minimum preferred)
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media platforms, website management (SquareSpace preferred)
Please note this job description is not a complete list of all tasks and duties. It is merely meant to describe the overall objectives and areas of work.

Why the Montgomery Museum of Art and History?

The Montgomery Museum is a growing cultural institution. The staff and volunteers are a hard-working, fun-loving group of people. We invite you to apply for this exciting position and have the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. No two days will ever be the same at the Montgomery Museum.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Events & Marketing Assistant

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