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Marketing & Social Media Coordinator (Promotional Only)

BiblioCommons, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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The Marketing and Social Media Coordinator performs work of minimal difficulty in the marketing of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, and its programs and special events, including the creation and coordination of social media and digital advertising content. This position reports to the Junior Museum's Marketing and Events Lead.

The Junior Museum and Zoo is a local family destination that serves children, birth to age 8, through its science exhibits and zoo, and children to age 11 through its school programs and summer camps. Approximately 117,000 visitors enjoy the Museum and Zoo each year and 23,000 take part in its science lessons and field trips at the Museum, in local schools, and in local open spaces. The Junior Museum’s mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature.

Ideal Qualifications

Bachelor’s or AA degree with emphasis on marketing or communications

Two years of marketing, communications and/or social media experience

Demonstrated excellent writing and oral communication skills

Some graphic design ability

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists Marketing and Events Lead in the development and distribution of digital and print collateral to publicize museum programs, public hours, exhibits, special events and brand awareness

Works with Marketing & Event Lead to develop an annual marketing plan and calendar

Works with staff to gather ideas and content (images, videos, etc) for social media

Executes social media and digital advertising calendar

Creates fliers for on-site promotion of programs and special events

Helps maintain contact lists for constituents-families, schools, partner organizations, and other organizations through which the museum advertises programs, exhibits, and events

Creates detailed analytical reports measuring success rates of social media, digital advertising, and website placements using google analytics and other similar tools

Performs related duties and responsibilities as required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership, organizational and follow-through skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required

Demonstrate written and verbal public communications skills

Demonstrate flexibility in a rapidly changing environment

Demonstrated excellent inter-personal skills

Ability to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions

Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Work Conditions Some lifting may be required. Position may sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, and deal with a wide range of people.

Special Requirements

TB Testing

Valid Driver's License

Ability to successfully pass a background investigation

Salary/Benefits $29.39-$33.39 per hour; hourly health stipend, paid holidays and sick time.

Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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