Marketing Director/Resident Art Educator: Full-Time Job at Museum of Science and

JOB TITLE: Marketing Director/Resident Art Educator

EMPLOYER: Museum of Science & Industry

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

SALARY RANGE: $35,000-$55,000,

SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Sunday, Full-Time: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

SUMMARY: Creative lead in marketing department acting as full in-house agency. Overseeing all creative throughout the museum from initial concept to project completion. On-floor presence as "working artist" to public through use of visible office/studio, engaging in periodic public "instruction".

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop campaigns around events and special exhibitions to promote brand awareness and community wide excitement through social media and print.
• Work closely with department heads to understand broad scope of each project.
• Manage and ensure that projects follow brand standards.
• Concept unconventional ideas for upcoming events and exhibitions.
• Address internal graphic requests - flyers and logos, signage, and exhibit graphics.
• Develop key signage to complete brand campaign throughout museum.
• Responsible for maintaining vendor relationships, obtaining quotes and outsourcing nontraditional print jobs.
• Manage project time lines ensuring materials are hung and posted during promotion time period.
• Engage in spontaneous live interaction and periodic "performances" with guests during daily sessions. Artist is expected to speak with the guests on all things art including art techniques, art basics, art history, art philosophy and artistic idea conveyance and also speak of all things MOSI as well.
• Instruct art classes periodically including but not limited to "paint and sip" classes during evening hours as well as any other evening events as deemed necessary.
• Produce and install all in­house graphics including design of graphics when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts/Advertising/Marketing degree or relevant experience
• Prior experience as a Graphic Designer or commercial artist
• Experience working with groups of guests

COMPETENCIES:

• ELICIT-Embodies MOSI's values of Enjoyment, Learning, Impact, Collaboration, Innovation, and Trust; Exudes enthusiasm and creativity; Exhibits sharp critical thinking skills with an openness to diverse opinions and respectful discourse; Practices continuous respect, professionalism, intellectual honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Design--Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit or stand at a computer for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

BENEFITS

MOSI offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package plan to full time employees. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following 60 days and include:

Health, Vision, Dental, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life insurance

Basic plans of each category are at no cost to the employee. Other employee options of coverage available as well as dependent coverage paid via payroll deduction.

Optional Insurance

A range of plans including Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available.

401(k) Retirement Plan

MOSI has a 401(k) Plan in place to help employees save for retirement. Employees become eligible in the Plan after six months. After that time, MOSI will contribute 3% of your salary and will match your employee contribution up to 4%.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

MOSI believes that employees should have opportunities to enjoy time away from work to help balance their lives, and also recognizes that employees have diverse needs for time off from work. A generous and flexible amount of hours are available for full time employees to use that works best into their schedule.

MOSI Membership

Complimentary annual family membership

Local Memberships

Complimentary annual family membership to Florida Aquarium, Glazier Children's Museum, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Attraction Share

MOSI participates in the program through the Florida Attraction Association which allows MOSI employees and their guests (up to 3) entrance free of charge or at a considerable discount, to the top attractions in Florida. More information is available: https://attractionshare.showare.com/

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.