Membership, Events, and Communications Coordinator (University Museum)
Note for Current UM Employees
Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu
Definition of Class
This position plans, organizes and executes public events, membership initiatives, fundraising activities, and external communication efforts for the University Museum. Position serves as a liaison to museum auxiliary board to create fundraising events in support of the museum; collaborates with University departments, organizations and outside groups regarding facility rental and space usage of the museum, and manages communications efforts.
Examples of Work Performed
Coordinates museum publicity and promotional activities for events and programming including, but not limited to development of monthly Museum e-newsletter, flyers, posters, postcards, outdoor banners, e-blasts, ads, press releases, brochures, and web promotion through the Museum website, social platforms and event listings.
In full collaboration with key Museum colleagues, researches and explores potential listing venues in city and region for exhibitions, educational programs, lectures and museum publicity.
As Museum marketing & PR manager, meet with various media sources and University Communicators group to review newspapers, magazines, and radio stations to determine museum advertising activities and budget annual advertising plan.
Develops and implements membership initiatives, including renewal forms, membership cards, NARM membership, alumni mailings, events, and newsletter mailings. Maintains membership database.
In full collaboration with key Museum colleagues assist with planning and organizing Museum and Rowan Oak events, receptions, openings and programming to include activities such as setup, negotiation of contractual obligations for resources and logistical considerations.
Collaborates with University departments, organizations and outside groups regarding facility rental and space usage of the museum, provides assistance to event planners, manages master calendar, facilitates rental agreements and contracts, develops fee schedules for rental, and supervises events from set-up to take-down.
Collaborates with Museum fundraising auxiliary board, and Museum staff, to implement fundraising events to support museum initiatives and fundraising needs.
Proposes modes of growing museum capacity and develops increased levels of assessment and evaluation. May train, assign tasks, and provide guidance to museum interns, undergraduate and graduate student workers.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
- Coordinates, plans, and organizes the execution of public events, membership activities, and fundraising events.
- Manages communication efforts to include publicity, promotion and advertising.
- Coordinates processes and activities regarding facility rental.
- Serves as a liaison between museum auxiliary board and museum staff.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education:
Bachelor s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.
AND
Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.
Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.
Note: Selected short-list finalists, upon notification, will be requested to submit one Writing Sample from any part of their (professional / work, not academic) experience.
Salary/Wage Information
To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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