Educational Qualifications:

 

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, event management, graphic design, or a relevant area of study is strongly preferred.

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Summary of Job Responsibilities:

Communications

• Oversee creative development process, design and implementation of the museum’s marketing and communication strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to increase visibility and community engagement.

• Ensure consistent use of brand assets and messaging that aligns with the museum’s mission and goals throughout all communications.

• Proactively promote the museum’s events and resources, including family programs, fundraisers, educational opportunities, exhibits and facility rentals, through print, web-based and other marketing tactics.

• Develop and manage engaging digital content for social media platforms, website updates (Wix), and email marketing campaigns to enhance the museum’s visibility.

 

Event Coordination

• Work with the Executive Director to coordinate and execute new and recurring fundraising events and festivals such as Oktoberfest Findlay!, Historic Barn Tour and Historic Homes Tour.

• Manage facility rental inquiries and coordinate logistics for private events in museum spaces, showcasing the history of our community.

• Assist with planning and execution of on-site and off-site Museum activities including fundraisers, educational programs, family-focused events, recurring events and donor relations activities.

 

Community Relations

• Foster relationships with key stakeholders including supporters, community organizations, media partners, businesses and cultural groups to amplify the museum’s impact and expand its outreach.

• Strategize and develop fundraising campaign materials with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to engage the public in supporting our mission.

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Summary of Skills, Qualities and Experience Desired:

 

• 1 – 3 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, or event planning

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences and community partners

• Experience in graphic design and relevant software applications such as Canva, Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, Publisher, or others

• Experience and proficiency using technology and social media required

• Experience in website development and maintenance (Wix), search engine optimization, Google Analytics preferred

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

• Ability to conduct manual labor for setup and tear down of events

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage own time and schedule

• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team

 

Alternative combination of education, skills, and experience will be considered.