Coordinator, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

Department 00073 – Utah Museum of Fine Arts Job Summary

Ready to start your career in arts marketing? The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) at the University of Utah is looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual to help us engage new audiences through communications that welcome and inspire people across our diverse communities. This is an entry-level position that supports the director of marketing & communications while working closely with colleagues across Museum departments in an energetic, creative, and supportive environment.

The successful candidate is good with both words and people; is proactive, positive, and takes initiative; can manage details and deadlines with care and diplomacy; and has a demonstrated commitment to engaging with people of all abilities, ages, resources, and backgrounds.

The UMFA is committed to being a place where our communities find themselves represented, welcomed, engaged, and heard. Our strategic plan prioritizes this institutional commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) across museum operations. We encourage applications from people who self-identify as members of underrepresented groups.

Please include a cover letter with your application that tells us how your experiences and skills will help you contribute to this goal along with a professional writing sample.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate promotion of Museum activities and events by working collaboratively with colleagues across departments to assemble information and images, edit and write copy, prepare requests for the graphic design team, and distribute information to campus and community.

2. Develop and communicate project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

3. Create and distribute e-newsletters using the Emma email marketing platform and track analytics.

4. Under the direction of the department director, coordinate, write and edit content for At The Heart of it All, UMFA’s blog.

5. Work collaboratively with the web and digital media coordinator to help develop content for the UMFA website and social media platforms.

6. Manage distribution of print promotional materials on campus and in the community and upload events to community calendars.

7. Assist with media relations by maintaining press contact list, distributing monthly e-newsletter to local media, and tracking press mentions.

8. Coordinate the UMFA’s presence at campus and community public events.

9. Attend cross-departmental meetings as assigned.

10. Support marketing and communications team with other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). One year of related experience and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience in different styles of writing, publishing software packages and advertising concepts may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks to meet varying and often competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with or willingness to learn EMMA e-mail marketing software and/or Photoshop.
• Previous experience in marketing, public relations, and/or communications or experience in an arts-related setting.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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