Posted 2 weeks ago
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Company: City of Elmhurst
Category: Professional Services
Elmhurst
Type: Part Time
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. Salary Range: $37.31-$55.96/hr DOQ. FLSA Status: Non-exempt; up to 19 hours per week. Benefits: Paid time off.
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.
- Research 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.
