What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Events and Marketing Coordinator position at Mexic-Arte Museum?
Job Title : Special Events and Marketing Coordinator
Salary : $52,000
Benefits : Partial health insurance assistance; parking
About Us : Mexic-Arte Museum, the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Arts Museum of Texas, is dedicated to enriching the community through education programs, exhibitions, and the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture for visitors of all ages.
The Role : Full-time salaried position with Mexic-Arte Museum. Office hours are 9-6 Monday through Thursday and 9-5 on Fridays. Should be available some evenings and weekends for special events and receptions. The Special Events and Marketing Coordinator manages all of the Museum’s external communications and special events. The Coordinator will produce high-quality, professional, engaging information for communications products such as press releases, newsletters, brochures, and social media. Additionally, the Coordinator is responsible for keeping Mexic-Arte’s website up to date with photographs, pages, and text. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing environments, work under pressure, be punctual, and meet deadlines. This position reports to the Executive Director.
Candidate Background :
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations. Preference given to candidates with a Master’s Degree in these fields.
- Work experience in an arts or other nonprofit. Preference given to candidates with experience working in special events, PR, marketing, and / or communications.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver license
- Two years of events / marketing experience
Candidate Requirements :
Responsibilities :
Coordinating City of Austin permits
Design site plans to create a positive flow for an event
Vendor outreach and vendor curation for participation in market events
Liaison between the Museum and the City of Austin, vendors, rental companies etc.
Managing various aspects of events, such as run of shows, schedules, budgeting, ticket sales, catering, equipment rentals, entertainment, and volunteers
Maintain receipts and log all expenses on a monthly basis
Working with Development Coordinator to secure event sponsorships
Create agendas and lead event committees with numerous stakeholders
Creating evites for events, exhibitions, and programs
Identifying targets for direct email campaigns
Tracking and analyzing data on campaigns
Writing and compiling monthly newsletters
Upkeeping contact list of members, media contacts, vendors, and sponsors
Assembling, creating, and verifying content before release
Creating new pages for exhibits, programs, and events
Maintaining website and social media platforms
Creating press releases about new exhibitions, events, and other notable occurrences
Scheduling interviews and features for digital, audio, and print media platforms
Take press interviews and clearly communicate information about events, programs, and exhibits
Managing Zoom, Bloomerang, and Square accounts
Collaborating with Graphic Designer to develop communications materials such as brochures, window wraps, and advertisements
Overseeing dissemination of communications materials
Developing content for social media platforms
Maintain content calendars for social media
Maintaining online presence
Manage social media for the digital Changarrito Residency in collaboration with the Curator
Be responsible for the assignment of projects and professional development of one intern each semester
Salary : $52,000