Marketing and Communications Assistant (financial district)

International Museum of Women

Position: Marketing and Communications Assistant

Department: Marketing and Communications

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Report to: Director of Marketing

To Apply:

1. Email resume and cover letter to jobs@imow.org. No phone calls please.

2. Final candidates must submit writing samples and may be required to take writing tests.

3. Position is available immediately and applications will be reviewed as received.



Museum Mission and Purpose:

The mission of the International Museum of Women is to value the lives of women around the world. The Museum amplifies the voices of women worldwide through history, the arts and cultural programs and exhibits that educate, create dialogue, build community and inspire action. With its unique focus on cultural change, the Museum advances the human right to gender equity worldwide.



Position Summary:

The communications and marketing assistant will assist the Director of Marketing with developing and implementing the Museum’s marketing and communications plans. The Marketing and Communications Assistant communicates on a daily basis with Museum staff and volunteers. Job duties entail helping to oversee all marketing and communications initiatives including printed marketing materials, public relations, newsletters, annual reports, advertising, online marketing efforts, website, electronic blasts, and press releases. The ideal candidate is passionate about social change issues on a global scale. This is an excellent opportunity to gain top-notch marketing and communication skills both nationally and internationally.



Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000 annual and based on experience (range is fixed).



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the creation and implementation of all external and internal marketing and communications strategies, content and materials for website, brochures, promotional materials, emails, presentations, direct mail, newsletters, annual reports and special events

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and analysis of brand initiatives and branding campaigns

• Draft press releases, presentations, write scripts and other content as directed

• Assist with developing relationships with journalists, publications, broadcast media and websites

• Assist with developing compelling, timely publicity angles and actively pitch stories

• Assist with creating press kit contents

• Oversee updating of the media database

• Assist with maintaining digital library

• Manage press clips and develop processing system

• Other duties as assigned



Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, journalism, and/or public relations

• 4 year degree with preferred emphasis in marketing, communications, journalism, and/or public relations

• Experience in a non-profit environment a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Strong editing and proofreading skills

• Extremely detailed orientated

• Solid project management skills and experience

• The personality and composure to work with major media; ability to cold pitch required

• Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously

• Professional demeanor, able to maintain discretion and confidentiality

• Great sense of humor with the ability to work in a start up and fast paced environment

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for special events

• HTML and Adobe InDesign capabilities are a definite plus, but not required

• Interest in the Museum’s mission and international women’s issues



The International Museum of Women is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.