Jobs and Internships

Geiger Museum Learning Internship

Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant maritime culture. Because this vibrant culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to inclusion, accessibility, diversity, and equity.

If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Geiger Museum Learning Internship offers an opportunity for a local high school or early college student (rising 11^th/ 12^th graders, recent high school graduates, or rising 1^st/ 2^nd-year college students) to explore the varied careers available in the museum and nonprofit field during summer 2022. The Geiger Museum Learning Intern will gain an up-close look at the behind-the-scenes operations of the museum as they work closely with museum staff across departments on varying museum initiatives. The intern’s primary role will be finding innovative ways to integrate the museum’s collection and historic campus into new educational programs/experiences for visitors and summer campers. Within this framework, the student will take a leadership role in a project of their choosing. They will work under the direction of museum education staff to gain valuable experience in owning their project from conception to implementation. Additionally, the intern will assist with other program and curatorial projects to develop professional skills in time management, accountability, effective communication, and teamwork. 

The Geiger Museum Learning Internship will report to the Manager of Education. The internship is open to students with a broad range of career interests seeking to sharpen their professional skills and begin building their professional portfolio. The student will work a total of 224 hours at the rate of $13.75/hour, to be completed between June-August 2022.

Primary Responsibilities:

• ·         Research, develop, and facilitate a gallery program for families and visitors
• ·         Assist with Kennebec Explorers Day Camp and Crosscurrents Youth Learning & Leadership Program

Other possible intern responsibilities include:

• ·         Leading public-facing museum and vessel tours and/or demonstrations
• ·         Assisting Guest Services with visitor orientation
• ·         Collections Inventory
• ·         Exhibit Installations
• ·         Develop social media content
• ·         Attending weekly staff meetings

Details:

• ·         224 hours at $13.75/hour
• ·         Up to 40 hours/week for six weeks between June-August 2022 (start and end dates adjustable depending on school schedules)

QUALIFICATIONS

• ·         Must be at least 16 years old prior to start date
• ·         Rising 11^th/ 12^th graders, recent high school graduates, or rising 1^st/ 2^nd-year college students
• ·         Desire to learn and be a part of a team
• ·         Interested in museums, education, public history and/or non-profits
• ·         Interested in developing professional skills
• ·         Experience or interest in working with the public and children
• ·         Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-pace environment
• ·         Familiarity with Microsoft Office a plus

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit pdf documents including a cover letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to hr@maritimeme.org.

This position is subject to sex offender and criminal background checks.
Maine Maritime Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Development Director

Opportunity to lead the development effort for a nationally recognized center for contemporary art

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Director of Development to lead the organization’s fundraising effort in partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees. Primary responsibilities include soliciting and cultivating philanthropic support for CMCA. This is a terrific opportunity to join a dedicated and passionate team presenting the highest quality contemporary art in a state-of-the-art facility in one of the most beautiful regions of the country.

Specifically, the position will spearhead key donor relations, communications and solicitation; secure sponsorships for annual exhibitions, educational offerings, and events; manage donor database(s); strategize annual donor and membership campaigns; and research and submit grant applications among other funding opportunities. The Director of Development will be the managing partner working closely with the Executive Director, who is chief spokesperson for CMCA.

Overview of Qualifications and Responsibilities

The position reports to and works closely with the Executive Director and serves as a staff liaison to board committees, including Development, Marketing and Events. The position works collaboratively with CMCA’s Development and Membership Associate, and also interfaces with all CMCA staff. The position requires close collaboration with the Executive Director.

• Provide strategic operational planning and leadership for all Museum development activities.
• Serve as an active and collaborative member of the CMCA’s leadership team.
• Facilitate communication among development team members and between development and other Museum departments.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, be an effective partner with the CMCA’s Board of Trustees keeping them informed with regular reports, analysis and projections regarding development progress.
• Be a passionate, visible and informed advocate for CMCA and serve as one of its key spokespersons, actively seeking opportunities to engage with the broader community and to participate in events that position CMCA for improved fundraising or visibility.

Fundraising and Stewardship

• In partnership with the Executive Director, identify, cultivate and successfully solicit major gifts from a diverse group of individuals, foundations and businesses.

• Strategize and execute annual fundraising plans to ensure sustainable support, including developing communication and marketing campaigns.

• Manage a targeted portfolio of top donors and prospects; assist and support the Director with his meetings and communications with top donors and prospects.

• Collaborate with CMCA’s Membership & Development Assistant to strategize and develop annual membership campaigns to ensure growth.

• Develop and implement strategies that attract, welcome and engage diverse donors, growing CMCA’s public reach.

• Work collaboratively to develop annual fundraising initiatives that are integrated into key annual events.

Planning and Management

• Align development activities by creating a comprehensive, written annual development plan and calendar with clearly defined goals, objectives, timelines and responsibilities.
• Oversee and evaluate all processes and procedures related to prospect identification, engagement and stewardship activities, and contributions management.
• Work collaboratively with CMCA's Membership & Development Assistant and Communications Manager to ensure effective marketing efforts.

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with at least 3-5 years of professional development experience. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications. Ability to work with a broad range of regional and national supporters. Proficiency with Sales Force is preferred; however, training will be provided to those who are new to Sales Force.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. CMCA provides a competitive health care plan through the state of Maine.

Diversity & Inclusion

CMCA is an EA/EO employer and actively encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply. It does not discriminate against any candidate or employee based on race, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or veteran status.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Tim Peterson, Executive Director, at tpeterson@cmcanow.org. Applications are accepted through March 15, 2022. The position is open until filled.

About CMCA

Founded in 1952, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art is located in downtown Rockland’s vibrant arts district in a 12,000-sq. ft. building designed by architect Toshiko Mori. It is the state’s longest running and leading non-profit contemporary arts institution.

The mission of CMCA is to advance contemporary art in Maine through direct engagement with artists and the public, creating exceptional exhibitions and education programs that communicate the transformative power of the art of our time. CMCA fulfills its mission by supporting and exhibiting the work of Maine and Maine-connected artists; by providing engaging learning opportunities that open new possibilities for artists and the public; and by serving as an essential platform for making art an accessible and vital part of our communities.

Rockland and the Region

Rockland is a seaside community of ca. 8,000 permanent residents that attracts prominent summer residents from New York City, Boston and beyond, and thousands of seasonal tourists. It is situated along the spectacular Maine coast and is the commercial center of the Mid-Coast region. Rockland has a rich history dating to the early 18th century with shipbuilding, fishing, mining and quarrying. In recent times tourism has become the dominant industry and the region boasts a rich variety of cultural organizations, ranging from the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center, the Strand Theatre, Maine Media, the Camden International Film Festival, among others. Rockland and other nearby towns and villages offer comparatively affordable costs of living and housing.

Rockland is located 1.5 hours north of Portland, ME and Boston is 3 hours away. Four-season recreation includes virtually unlimited hiking, and cross-country and downhill skiing at several world-class locations. The coastal waters of Maine offer hundreds of miles of spectacular seaside experiences, including boating and fishing.

The Wilson Museum is hiring an Office Manager. This position plays a key role in the administrative, advancement, and programmatic work of the Wilson Museum. Responsibilities include office management, human resources, bookkeeping and financial reporting, facilities rentals, and advancement and communications support.

This is a full-time, salaried position, year-round, offering health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and paid sick time.

For a complete job description email director@wilsonmuseum.org or visit www.wilsonmuseum.org. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to director@wilsonmuseum.org.

The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity in Bridgton is accepting applications for the Dorothy W. Sanborn Summer Internship Program. Dotti Sanborn was an accomplished writer and teacher in Bridgton, and was a mentor to her students into their adulthood. Her life was a continual mingling of her many arts talents (quilting, painting, drawing) and her background in natural history (she wrote weekly columns in several papers). Dotti also had a keen interest in local and regional history.

Founded in 2005, the Rufus Porter Museum features the history of a remarkable 19th century New Englander, Rufus Porter (1792-1884).  Porter is well-known in the folk art community for his landscape murals and miniature portraits, however, Porter was more than just a painter.  He was the founding publisher and editor of the magazine Scientific American as well as inventor, writer, teacher and more.  

Open seasonally from mid-June to mid-October, the Museum’s campus consists of two historic buildings – the Webb House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Nathan Church House, which contains murals in situ in the style of the Rufus Porter School. The museum offers changing exhibits, lectures, classes, and special events that embrace Porter’s use of both art and science, oftentimes interchangeably.

Internship Guidelines

The focus of each internship will take into consideration the intern’s interests and educational requirements in conjunction with the needs of the Museum. The intern will create a project of his or her design, with Museum approval, that is aimed at an educational goal. The intern will work under the supervision of the Executive Director. In addition to work on a special project, the intern will give tours of the Museum, man the Museum Store, assist with public events and programs, and participate in the general operations of the Museum. This position offers a hands-on opportunity for an intern to experience working on all aspects of a small museum. At the completion of the internship, an exit interview will be conducted to discuss initial goals, the results of his or her project and overall experience, and recommendations for future projects and/or goals for the Museum. The intern will present his or her finished project both orally and in written form.

Qualifications 

Graduate student or college junior or senior majoring or minoring in an appropriate field or have a demonstrable record of interest in a field connected to the mission of the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity.

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume/CV, cover letter and three references (at least one academic) to:

Karla Leandri Rider, Executive Director, at director@rufusportermuseum.org

DATES: June 1^st to mid-August (dates are flexible)

AVAILABILITY: Maximum of 30 hours per week, Wednesday through Saturday

PAY STATUS: $12.75/hour

HOUSING: Not included, but the museum can help provide contacts in the area.

The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport Maine seeks a full-time education/interpretation intern for the 2022 season (May-October). This internship will provide hands-on work experience in the daily operations of a medium-sized museum. The intern will actively participate in the Museum’s front line, including spending 3-5 days each week staffing buildings and leadings tours and demonstrations as a member of the interpretive staff. This internship will include professional development field trips to four other Maine museums (in-person or online) and participation in an intern cohort. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the intern cohort

• • Assist with and lead programming (in-person and/or online)

  • Submit articles for enews

  • Conduct evaluations with visitors

  • Contribute posts and videos to social media

  • Assist with projects in different museum departments

  • Attend weekly intern meetings and intern field trips to other museums

• Engage with visitors

• • Welcome visitors to an exhibit 

  • Check for admission stickers and tactfully referring visitors to the admissions desk if needed 

  • Give visitors an introduction about what to expect in the exhibit 

  • Learn written guided tours and lead scheduled guided tours of the campus or exhibits

  • Answer visitor questions 

  • Be knowledgeable about and able to refer visitors to the correct exhibit buildings in the museum, museum staff, and daily and upcoming activities, programs, and events

  • Walk through the exhibit on a regular basis to check on visitors and monitor artifact safety 

  • Lead groups of children (scouts, field trips, etc.) or adults through exhibits 

  • Assist or lead children’s crafts or programs 

• Contribute to a positive, safe, and tidy work environment

• • Work as part of a team and staffing buildings/giving presentations solo. 

  • Respond to security and/or safety concerns

  • Perform minor housekeeping in exhibit buildings, including sweeping, vacuuming, and monitoring pests, as needed 

• Become familiar with the museum’s campus and activities

• • Attend all training sessions at the beginning of the season and additional training as needed 

  • Attend daily front-line staff meetings on scheduled work days 

  • Become familiar with the artifacts in the exhibits 

• During time when there are no visitors in the exhibit

• • Keep alert and welcoming

  • Study materials related to the exhibit and the Museum 

  • Conduct inventories of artifacts in the exhibits 

  • Prep craft materials for museum activities 

  • Conduct light gardening

  • Other tasks as assigned

• Additional duties may include 

• • Covering for other interpreters during breaks and busy times

  • Covering the gift shop, including selling admissions, gift shop sales, and answering the phone 

  • Conducting research 

  • Developing talks or tours on specific exhibits or artifacts 

  • Other duties as assigned 

During each shift, all interpreters will rotate between staffing buildings and leading activities such as tours, children’s crafts, and demonstrations. Within the interpretive staff, there are 4 distinct positions and each interpreter will work at least 1 day each week in each position.

Internship Length and Dates:

• 5 months

• May 5 – October 15, 2022

• • First few weeks are not full time and can be remote

• July 4^th is a work day

• Work some nights and most weekends

• Usually scheduled 35-40 hours/week

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program or graduate program in museum studies, history, public history, education, material culture, or related field

• Coursework in history and/or education preferred

• Interest in museums and/or maritime history

• Experience working with children

• Experience working with the public

• Excellent computer skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Facebook, Zoom, YouTube, and Instagram

• Familiarity with PastPerfect a plus, training available

Compensation

• $14.00/hour paid biweekly 

• PMM will provide on-site housing for a small fee

Review of applicants will begin February 15th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcripts (official or unofficial) and one letter of recommendation as .pdfs to Jeana Ganskop at jganskop@pmm-maine.org.

Job Title:          Woodlawn Education & Programs Manager

Reports to:         Executive Director

Job Terms:          Exempt, Salary, 40 hours per week

The Education & Programs Director is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Museum’s educational and community programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a year-round education plan that reaches learners across generations; including support for Downeast Senior College
• Develop and manage the Volunteer program; 
• Responsible for the museum school programs, outreach events, and volunteer programs budget; assist with grants and sponsorship
• Facility a calendar of events and take leadership in community outreach; facilitating internships, managing the museum docents/tours
• Assist with communication strategies; website, newsletters, photography

Knowledge and demonstrated experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in education, biology or environmental science preferred
• Education program development and management
• Volunteer management
• Teaching children in a classroom, camp or professional informal setting
• Supervising adults and youth while maintaining a positive environment

Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office and database skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Comfortable speaking to large groups and diverse audiences
• Must have a passion for the environment, history, and teaching youth
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting
• Self-motivated and fun-loving
• Flexible and able to handle unexpected situations
• Hiring contingent on successfully passing a background check

Working Conditions:

• Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for extended periods: moderate lifting such as setting up 100 chairs and operating motorized vehicles.
• The position requires the need to lift exhibit items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• This position will involve working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• The working hours will vary depending on need and will require weekend and evening work.

Licenses and Certification:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record and current insurance.
• Possession of teaching certificate an advantage
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and references to:

Kathy Young, Executive Director
Woodlawn Museum, Gardens, and Park
PO Box 1478, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Director@woodlawnmuseum.org

Development Officer

OVERVIEW

Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant maritime culture. Because this vibrant culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to inclusion, accessibility, diversity, and equity.

If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of the philanthropy team and working under the Director of Development and with assistance from the Development Assistant, the Development Officer supports all aspects of the museum’s philanthropic programs. In addition to directly managing the museum’s corporate membership program, the Development Officer also works to advance membership, planned giving, special events, Annual Fund, major giving, and the grant-writing work of the organization. Key to the success of this position is the ability to build strong relationships with individuals and organizations in community and a passion for championing the work of MMM.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manages the corporate membership program, working with museum staff, trustees, and volunteers to identify prospects and solicit and cultivate support. Forms strong and mutually beneficial relationships with business leaders. In addition to financial support, seeks gift-in-kind donations to offset operating and project expenses.

Works with the Director of Development to identify and solicit individual and corporate gifts of cash or donated goods/services to support all museum activities via membership, planned giving, annual giving, major giving, and boat donations.

Works with the Director of Development to solicit grants from private foundations and federal organizations for project support. Collaborates with other museum staff to maximize funding opportunities, matching projects to potential funders.

Works with the development team and other museum staff to fundraise for, plan, and implement the annual July gala and other stewardship events, including exhibit opening receptions.

Acts as a passionate ambassador for the museum. Develops strong and effective relationships in the community and actively shares stories of positive outcomes to build support for the museum’s mission and steward donors.

Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Holds a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with at least three years of experience in philanthropy, sales, or related experience—preferably with a non-profit.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with donors, board members, and leaders in the community.

- An open-minded, strategic thinker and team-player with a sense of humor who can work both independently and with others to achieve specific financial and operational goals.

- Experience researching, cultivating and soliciting individual and/or corporate donors as well as grant writing.

- Adherence to standards of donor confidentiality and ethics.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, comfort meeting new people, enthusiastic and personable demeanor.

-Experience with donor management software, especially Raiser’s Edge and/or Altru, is a plus.

TERMS

The Development Officer position is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with full benefits. Starting salary is $45,000-$60,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MMM is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@maritimeme.org.

Patron Services Assistant

Part-Time; Non-Exempt Status
Reports to: Box Office Manager

Patron Services Assistants are public-facing professionals who demonstrate excellent customer service, attention to detail in sales of tickets and concessions, abide by state and organizational regulations and policies, and maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville Opera House, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios (“Venues”). They serve as welcoming first points of contact for patrons; share information about events and installations; solicit participation in membership programs and donation campaigns; and elevate questions, concerns and suggestions to management on a timely basis. They liaise with vendors and distributors who provide services for the Venues and maintain inventory. They also perform daily cash-ups of points of sale and deliver daily transaction activity reports.

About Waterville Creates:

Waterville Creates enriches lives and grows the creative economy by supporting and promoting high-quality, accessible arts and cultural programs and institutions.

Waterville Creates was established in 2014 by a core group of local organizations with a shared goal to strengthen the arts in Waterville through thoughtful collaboration. These founding partners were the Colby College Museum of Art, Common Street Arts, the Maine Film Center, Waterville Main Street, the Waterville Opera House, and the Waterville Public Library. With the support of these and other diverse community partners, WC built an active and engaged board, talented staff, and a program of work that established it as the coordinating entity for arts and culture in Waterville.

After careful analysis and planning, WC merged with Common Street Arts in 2016 and with the Waterville Opera House and Maine Film Center in November 2018 in order to create efficiencies in marketing, development, accounting, and other administrative services while strengthening and expanding arts and cultural programming. Under this consolidated organizational structure, WC offers a diverse array of year-round arts programming, including community theatre productions, live music concerts, dance performances, and live broadcast presentations at the Waterville Opera House, daily film screenings at Railroad Square Cinema, the annual, 10-day Maine International Film Festival, regular art exhibitions and arts education opportunities at Ticonic Gallery + Studios (formerly Common Street Arts), and numerous free, collaborative community arts events and programs.

A unique model of collaboration, WC has demonstrated that together we are stronger. With a diverse and talented staff dedicated to advancing the arts in Waterville, we are able to develop innovative, multidisciplinary programming that builds on the decades-long legacies of our beloved arts institutions.

For more information about this employment position please visit:  

https://www.watervillecreates.org/patron-services-assistant/

Event + Volunteer Coordinator

Full-Time; Exempt Status
Reports to: Vice President

The event + volunteer coordinator serves as a valuable member of the Waterville Creates (WC) team and provides critical support across the organization to coordinate all logistics related to member events, special receptions, and general events. The event + volunteer coordinator oversees all aspects of the volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and recognition of the volunteer corps. The coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for all WC internal and external events.

About Waterville Creates:

Waterville Creates enriches lives and grows the creative economy by supporting and promoting high-quality, accessible arts and cultural programs and institutions.

Waterville Creates was established in 2014 by a core group of local organizations with a shared goal to strengthen the arts in Waterville through thoughtful collaboration. These founding partners were the Colby College Museum of Art, Common Street Arts, the Maine Film Center, Waterville Main Street, the Waterville Opera House, and the Waterville Public Library. With the support of these and other diverse community partners, WC built an active and engaged board, talented staff, and a program of work that established it as the coordinating entity for arts and culture in Waterville.

After careful analysis and planning, WC merged with Common Street Arts in 2016 and with the Waterville Opera House and Maine Film Center in November 2018 in order to create efficiencies in marketing, development, accounting, and other administrative services while strengthening and expanding arts and cultural programming. Under this consolidated organizational structure, WC offers a diverse array of year-round arts programming, including community theatre productions, live music concerts, dance performances, and live broadcast presentations at the Waterville Opera House, daily film screenings at Railroad Square Cinema, the annual, 10-day Maine International Film Festival, regular art exhibitions and arts education opportunities at Ticonic Gallery + Studios (formerly Common Street Arts), and numerous free, collaborative community arts events and programs.

A unique model of collaboration, WC has demonstrated that together we are stronger. With a diverse and talented staff dedicated to advancing the arts in Waterville, we are able to develop innovative, multidisciplinary programming that builds on the decades-long legacies of our beloved arts institutions.

For more information about this employment position please visit:  https://www.watervillecreates.org/event-volunteer-coordinator/

Communications & Marketing Manager

OVERVIEW

Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant maritime culture. Because this vibrant culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to inclusion, accessibility, diversity, and equity.

If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Development, and working closely with the Interim Executive Director, the Communications & Marketing Manager develops and implements creative communication strategies to support the Maine Maritime Museum mission and brand. This position requires a creative thinker eager to work with museum staff to broaden audiences, increase giving, and grow attendance and revenue. The position supports the museum’s mission and brand awareness through social media, the MMM website, advertising, media outreach, and attendance strategies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and oversees innovative content that communicates the museum’s broad mission and engages visitors, members, donors, and the general public in rich storytelling centered on the MMM brand. Draws upon emerging digital tools and platforms.

Collaborates with museum colleagues to keep the public informed and engaged on upcoming exhibitions, programs, events, cruises, and strategic initiatives. Proactively identifies and develops opportunities to share these across social media, advertising, email, and more.

Develops engaging marketing and advertising strategies and plans. Oversees the marketing budget and reports on the effectiveness of different campaigns for various departments, including the museum store, group tours, and facility rentals. Makes recommendations for visitor surveys and communications. Monitors web analytics, online reviews, and social media engagement.

Manages relationships with outside design agencies. Draws upon strong skills in graphic design and production. Oversees the design, content, and voice of the MMM website. Oversees and updates the museum’s style guidelines and visual identity—including logo and sub-marks, color palette, and fonts.

Produces the museum’s Rhumb Line newsletter, e-newsletter, brochures, event invitations, and other print and digital collateral. Works closely with the Director of Development on the museum’s Annual Report.

Coordinates compelling video and photographic coverage of museum events and activities. Maintains the museum’s non-collection image files.

Manages media relations including writing press releases, maintaining working relationships with media, responding to media inquiries and requests, and coordinating media visits. Champions the museum’s mission, vision, strategic initiatives, and professional and volunteer staff.

Establishes and develops strong, collaborative working relationships with board members, volunteers, supporters, and coworkers, working especially closely with the Development, Guest Services, and Facility Rental teams.

Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Holds a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with at least 2-5 years of experience in communications, advertising, or public relations—preferably non-profit experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled in visual storytelling. A digital savvy professional.

An open-minded, strategic thinker.

Demonstrated sophistication in writing and editing skills, with a unique and compelling voice.

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Communicative and collaborative with coworkers and supervisors.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, Wordpress, Squarespace, Canva, and social media platforms.

Familiarity with or willingness to learn Blackbaud Altru and Shopify.

TERMS

The Communications & Marketing Manager position is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with full benefits. Starting salary is 45,000-60,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MMM is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume to hr@maritimeme.org.