Director of Marketing

The Director of Marketing is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of Mississippi Children’s Museum - Meridian (MCM-M) marketing and public relations activities. The Director of External Affairs serves as the primary point of contact for external public relations connections and as well as oversees all marketing for MCM-M. The Director of Marketing must be a creative self-starter, who can multi-task and enjoys working within a small mission-driven environment that is community minded. The Director of External Affairs must have the ability to work independently on projects, must be able to work under pressure at times, and to handle confidential matters with discretion. The Director of External Marketing reports to the Executive Director.

Principal Accountabilities:

· Collaborates with department heads to ensure museum mission and brand are consistent and promoted for all events and programs.

· Collaborates to develop creative marketing partnerships to enhance understanding of the museum’s role in the community.

. Responsible for the development/revision of all donor-focused material copy, working with the MCM Marketing Department in Jackson, including but not limited to sponsorship proposals, fundraising appeals, annual report, etc.

· Strengthens media partnerships, with emphasis on building relationships with all local media and support museum spokespersons on interactions with media.

· Communicates directly with the community, volunteers, donors, and staff on the museum’s program and administrative initiatives.

· Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the museum’s success; managing a variety of special projects.

· Coordinates with MCM statewide marketing department on a variety of projects.

Desired Qualifications:

· At least three years of experience in marketing, public relations, or communications is preferred.

· Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.

· Experience with graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite.

· Experience with Wordpress or similar.

· Experience managing multiple social media platforms.

· Experience with Constant Contact or similar.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

. Problem-solving skills, creativity, and a desire to contribute in a meaningful way to the mission of the museum.

· Flexible, positive, team player, and forward thinking.

· Proven ability as an organized and motivated employee, to initiate and follow through on projects independently.

· High comfort level working with children and a diverse public.

Hours:

· Must be able to work 40 hours a week.

· Occasionally work during the evenings and on weekends for MCM-M mission related events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Experience:

Marketing/PR/Communications: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Meridian, MS 39301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Meridian, MS 39301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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