Communications Manager
Schedule: 40 hours/week. Flexible schedule, requiring occasional evenings and weekends to attend events (limited events during the pandemic).
Reports to: Executive Director
Start Date: Immediately
Location: 106 E. Main Street in Los Gatos, at the Civic Center Plaza. In-person/remote work is also flexible; however, regularly scheduled onsite work is necessary for office tasks (one to three days per week).
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range: $40,000-$45,000, full-time, exempt.
We believe in work-life balance and are committed to keeping the workload in alignment with the true hours worked.
All employees are entitled to vacation pay and start accruing vacation at .038 per hour worked, 24 hours sick time, and a family-friendly schedule.
We offer health, dental and vision insurance at the Gold level.
About Us
New Museum Los Gatos | NUMU, formerly the Museums of Los Gatos, was founded in 1965. We’re a public non-profit art and history museum located in the Civic Center Plaza in downtown Los Gatos. NUMU's mission is to engage the community at the intersection of art, history and education through innovative, locally connected and globally relevant exhibitions, programs and experiences. Our vision is equal and equitable representation, opportunities and services to all stakeholders through our operations, exhibitions, public programs, and permanent collection–in Los Gatos and throughout the Bay Area.
The Position
The Communications Manager oversees communications initiatives and its associated imagery. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills. They are highly organized, a problem solver, and reliable. They nurture the NUMU brand as a dynamic Bay Area arts and culture destination, whether virtually or in-person. This position is ideal for an early career marketing enthusiast who wants a platform to build a marketing plan, from soup to nuts. If you fit most, but not all of the responsibilities below, please apply anyway. We’re open to hiring someone with potential and willingness to expand their skills with us. This position also offers growth opportunities over time for the right person.
Responsibilities:
Marketing
Lead media relations activities including writing, editing, and sending press releases, submitting printed advertisements, conducting media outreach, and securing media coverage for exhibitions and programs.
Create and distribute weekly e-newsletter including developing and managing content publication schedule and distribution.
Photography and videos for virtual exhibition tours and general marketing purposes.
Identify and develop new opportunities to promote NUMU with community partners including Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, LGS Recreation, the Town of Los Gatos, etc.
Managing NUMU’s Communications Calendar containing all marketing outreach.
Website
Manage website, including writing, editing and updating content including virtual tours, graphics, and images.
Ensure all website content is up-to-date and published on schedule.
Ensure the website reflects accessibility best practices.
Social media
Oversee strategy and management of social media platforms with regular engagement (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).
Intentional about creating content that is culturally aware and relevant, reflects NUMU’s commitment to equity and diversity, and responsive to current topics in museums, art, and culture.
Design
Write, edit and design collateral materials including promotional flyers, membership materials, exhibition materials, presentation materials, program signage, and social media posts.
Support the development of membership and donor collateral and distribution.
Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrable marketing experience, design and photography aptitude, and a zeal for communications.
Possess strong writing, editing and verbal communications skills.
Demonstrate creative thinking and problem solving skills to support strategic communications goals and initiatives.
Ability to prioritize and work in a timely and efficient manner.
Participates effectively in a small team environment where everyone wears a variety of professional hats.
Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Preferred experience in a museum or other arts or cultural organization, and/or a passion for arts and culture.
What it’s like to work with us: We operate a highly collaborative and supportive workplace where the staff is largely self-directed. Our small but mighty staff has the opportunity and is expected to contribute not just to our own work, but also to the strategic direction of the organization.
To Apply: Submit a brief cover letter, resume, and one (1) design sample - e.g., a logo, website, social media graphic, or flyer. Accepting applications until filled.
New Museum Los Gatos is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing services and making resources available to every resident of Santa Clara County without regard to ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, political opinion, national origin, familial status, mental and physical disability, or source of income. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Schedule: 40 hours/week. Flexible schedule, requiring occasional evenings and weekends to attend events (limited events during the pandemic).
Reports to: Executive Director
Start Date: Immediately
Location: 106 E. Main Street in Los Gatos, at the Civic Center Plaza. In-person/remote work is also flexible; however, regularly scheduled onsite work is necessary for office tasks (one to three days per week).
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range: $40,000-$45,000, full-time, exempt.
We believe in work-life balance and are committed to keeping the workload in alignment with the true hours worked.
All employees are entitled to vacation pay and start accruing vacation at .038 per hour worked, 24 hours sick time, and a family-friendly schedule.
We offer health, dental and vision insurance at the Gold level.
About Us
New Museum Los Gatos | NUMU, formerly the Museums of Los Gatos, was founded in 1965. We’re a public non-profit art and history museum located in the Civic Center Plaza in downtown Los Gatos. NUMU's mission is to engage the community at the intersection of art, history and education through innovative, locally connected and globally relevant exhibitions, programs and experiences. Our vision is equal and equitable representation, opportunities and services to all stakeholders through our operations, exhibitions, public programs, and permanent collection–in Los Gatos and throughout the Bay Area.
The Position
The Communications Manager oversees communications initiatives and its associated imagery. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills. They are highly organized, a problem solver, and reliable. They nurture the NUMU brand as a dynamic Bay Area arts and culture destination, whether virtually or in-person. This position is ideal for an early career marketing enthusiast who wants a platform to build a marketing plan, from soup to nuts. If you fit most, but not all of the responsibilities below, please apply anyway. We’re open to hiring someone with potential and willingness to expand their skills with us. This position also offers growth opportunities over time for the right person.
Responsibilities:
Marketing
Lead media relations activities including writing, editing, and sending press releases, submitting printed advertisements, conducting media outreach, and securing media coverage for exhibitions and programs.
Create and distribute weekly e-newsletter including developing and managing content publication schedule and distribution.
Photography and videos for virtual exhibition tours and general marketing purposes.
Identify and develop new opportunities to promote NUMU with community partners including Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, LGS Recreation, the Town of Los Gatos, etc.
Managing NUMU’s Communications Calendar containing all marketing outreach.
Website
Manage website, including writing, editing and updating content including virtual tours, graphics, and images.
Ensure all website content is up-to-date and published on schedule.
Ensure the website reflects accessibility best practices.
Social media
Oversee strategy and management of social media platforms with regular engagement (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).
Intentional about creating content that is culturally aware and relevant, reflects NUMU’s commitment to equity and diversity, and responsive to current topics in museums, art, and culture.
Design
Write, edit and design collateral materials including promotional flyers, membership materials, exhibition materials, presentation materials, program signage, and social media posts.
Support the development of membership and donor collateral and distribution.
Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrable marketing experience, design and photography aptitude, and a zeal for communications.
Possess strong writing, editing and verbal communications skills.
Demonstrate creative thinking and problem solving skills to support strategic communications goals and initiatives.
Ability to prioritize and work in a timely and efficient manner.
Participates effectively in a small team environment where everyone wears a variety of professional hats.
Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Preferred experience in a museum or other arts or cultural organization, and/or a passion for arts and culture.
What it’s like to work with us: We operate a highly collaborative and supportive workplace where the staff is largely self-directed. Our small but mighty staff has the opportunity and is expected to contribute not just to our own work, but also to the strategic direction of the organization.
To Apply: Submit a brief cover letter, resume, and one (1) design sample - e.g., a logo, website, social media graphic, or flyer. Accepting applications until filled.
New Museum Los Gatos is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing services and making resources available to every resident of Santa Clara County without regard to ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, political opinion, national origin, familial status, mental and physical disability, or source of income. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year