Neill-Cochran House Museum

Communications Manager, Neill-Cochran House Museum

Austin, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelContract

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive museum communications and community engagement through website updates, social media growth, newsletters, and media outreach.

  • Own social media, website updates, and email communications for the Museum
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s in Humanities and experience with Facebook/Instagram and Constant Contact
  • Standout: Media outreach, donor communication, and event support

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Update Museum website and regularly post on social media
  • Grow social media presence across Instagram and Facebook
  • Prepare and send emails to Museum community including newsletters, event notifications, and email reminders
  • Notify and build relationships with local media, including preparing and sending out media advisories
  • Communicate with donors and members by email, mail and telephone
  • Serve as first point of contact for Museum visitors
  • Provide guided tours as arranged in advance
  • Assist with special events as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Humanities
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Strong people skills
  • Experience with social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram
  • Experience with Constant Contact
  • Willingness regularly to work evenings and weekends
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, History, or Historic Preservation
  • Experience with membership management/CRM platform
  • K-12 education programming experience
  • 2+ years museum experience
  • Graphic design experience
  • Experience with marketing
  • Experience communicating with local media

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (20% of company)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5

Communications Manager, Neill-Cochran House Museum

Neill-Cochran House Museum · Austin, TX · On-site