Community Relations and Marketing Coordinator
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The Division of Academic & Student Affairs
(DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, gather, and improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here ( You Belong Here ). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.The Gregg Museum of Art & Design
is the collecting art museum of NC State University. It is one of the primary units of Arts NC State within the University College and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. The Gregg’s holdings reflect the wide-ranging curricula of the university, with a permanent collection of more than 54,000 objects, including crafts, applied and decorative arts, industrial design, architectural drawings and works on paper, photography, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, textiles, clothing, furniture, archaeological artifacts, tribal and ethnographic objects, and works by self-taught artists.In addition to maintaining and making this primary resource available for research and teaching, the museum presents six to eight exhibitions each year, accompanied by exciting performances, activities, and educational programs with zero admission fees. The Gregg Museum of Art & Design inspires creativity, innovation, and the expression of ideas by making its collections and activities freely accessible to the university community, as well as surrounding communities in the region.Primary Purpose of Position:The Community Relations and Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the Museum Director on audience engagement by cultivating stakeholders and maintaining marketing tactics for exhibitions, educational initiatives, and programs for the museum’s university audiences, patrons, and the general public.The ideal candidate will be passionate about higher education, the arts, and working in a university museum environment. This position is funded by a time-limited grant from the Windgate Foundation with an emphasis on uplifting the Gregg’s collection through living artists, community dialogue, outreach, and learning initiatives. The grant term ends in November 2025. The Coordinator reports to the Museum Director.Work closely with the Museum Director and operations coordinator to support and coordinate community relations by cultivating stakeholders through partnering opportunities, communications, and awareness events. Stakeholders include University student association leaders, donors, community partners, Friends of the Gregg group, and more.Promote the Gregg as a cultural destination through outreach and networking with media, business and tourism groups, and arts organizations.Work closely with the Museum Director and Operations Coordinator to advance marketing tactics and coordinate shared roles and responsibilities between DASA Communications and the Gregg’s Visitor Services and Student Ambassador Program to generally execute the following:
Museum communications, including social media, website, e-newsletter, press releases, accessibility resources, and coordination with news organizations. This includes photography, graphics, and editing videos for social media and YouTube.Creative writing and copy editing that highlight the museum and its programs, exhibitions, and donors.Create and coordinate all print and digital advertisements, including campus billboards, exhibition and calendar posters, and bulk mailings.Coordinate with publications, radio stations, and other outlets in the area to place ads, and collaborate with the Museum Operations Coordinator to set the Annual marketing budget and process advertising contracts and payments.
Work with DASA Communications, Arts NC State, and the museum director to develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to increase museum attendance.Collaborate with Gregg team members, the Director of Marketing for Arts NC State, and other DASA colleagues, such as the public communication specialist and creative content manager.Is Time Limited:
YesIf Yes, Appointment Length:
Grant term through November 2025 but will need to take a 31-day break during the employment period.Department Information:Department:
Gregg Museum of Art & DesignClassification Title:
Temporary-Professional NonFacultyWorking Title:
Community Relations and Marketing CoordinatorPosition Information
Requirements and Preferences:Work Schedule:
40 hours/week: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday and alternating evening or weekend hours for programs and outreach events.Other Work/Responsibilities:Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Department Required Skills:
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (especially Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Illustrator).Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
2-3 years in community outreach and marketing for a non-profit cultural organization, preferably an art museum.NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu .Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to the start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Describe a successful example of promoting an art event and explain your involvement.* Describe how you have cultivated a group of stakeholders to build interest in an art event or art initiative.How did you learn of this opportunity?NCSU WebsiteJob Alert (automated email from our system)NCSU Executive Search ServicesMonster.comCareerBuilder.comInsideHigherEd.comHigherEdJobs.comOther Online Job BoardCarolina Job Finder / Employment GuideJob / Career FairThe Chronicle of Higher EducationProfessional JournalPrint Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)Radio / Television AdvertisementProfessional OrganizationHigher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / RecruiterNCSU Employee ReferralSocial Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)OtherIf you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.Required Documents:ResumeCover LetterContact Information for ReferencesOptional Documents:NC STATE UNIVERSITYRALEIGH, NC 27695PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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