Museum Marketing and Communications Specialist (Part-Time)

**City of Elmhurst** **Employment Opportunity** **MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)** **Position Summary** Under general supervision, assists in planning, implementing and administration of Museum public information/education programs highlighting departmental activities and services available to the public through a variety of communications media and community resources. **Essential Functions** - Confers with museum staff to obtain information and materials for the production of written and graphic materials to inform the public and support museum activities and functions. - Researches information from departmental sources, including conducting interviews and reviewing files and other written documentation. - Writes and edits news releases, feature articles, speeches, broadcast presentations, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, public service announcements and similar materials for newspapers, magazines, broadcast media and internal and external distribution. - Provides information directly to various media under specific guidelines; makes presentations to business, community and other groups to present information and answer questions. - Maintains museum’s social media presence by updating website and posting on Facebook, Twitter, etc. - Assists in implementing multi-media informational programs to publicize specific departmental activities; prepares visual presentations such as graphic displays, charts, graphs, maps, posters, photographs, camera-ready artwork and other visual materials. - Assists in planning and coordinating special events such as open houses, exhibits, tours, dedications, etc.; notifies interested parties. - Provides a variety of administrative support including researching information, producing reports, coordinating activities and providing information directly to the public. - Maintains logs and records of work performed. - May conduct facility tours and make presentations to community groups. - Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the museum's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. - Maintains accurate records, files and inventories of items received, displayed and shipped. - Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, hand and power tools and appropriate safety equipment, and technical, scientific and artistic tools and supplies in the course of the work. - Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or closely related field; AND two years of professional marketing and public relations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. - Valid driver's license. **Required Knowledge and Skills** - Basic graphic design and printing techniques and materials, including slides and video production. - Basic techniques and procedures for dealing with the print and broadcast media Highly creative individual who has excelled in designing visuals to support communication campaigns. - Producing effective written and graphic materials for a variety of informational and educational uses. - Assisting in implementing public relations campaigns, programs and special projects. - Using computer-aided desk-top publishing hardware and software. - Maintaining accurate records of work performed. - Preparing clear and effective press releases, annual reports, newsletters, speeches, brochures, reports, correspondence and other written materials. - Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. - Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. - Making effective oral presentations to large and small groups. - Organizing own work, setting pri…