Communication Director
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Lincoln, NE, United States
The Communication Director develops and implements marketing and public relations initiatives that maintain and increase the local, regional, national, and international visibility of Sheldon Museum of Art’s exhibitions, programs, publications, acquisitions, and other mission-related activities. They oversee the museum’s visual brand identity, social media programs, and digital engagement strategies. This position supervises the Graphic Designer and Digital Engagement Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, arts administration, or business
Three years’ experience in marketing, journalism, or promotion
Experience writing, editing, designing, and producing brochures, newsletters, and other printed and digital materials
Strong leadership, decision making, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; solid presentation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and meeting management skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and monitor annual operating and multi-year project budgets
Computer skills including MS office, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Evenings and weekends required, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in communications, marketing, arts administration, or business
Experience working in an art museum, art center, or nonprofit cultural organization
Graphic design experience
Knowledge of current arts marketing best practices articulated by the American Alliance of Museums, the Association of Art Museum Directors, the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, and other professional organizations.
Ideal Candidate Statement The ideal candidate will have a commitment to fostering fairness, belonging, and opportunity for all members of the community, contributing to institutional excellence that reflects various perspectives and experiences. They will exhibit strong cross-cultural competence, demonstrate high emotional intelligence, and have a proven ability to forge mutually respectful, trusting, and effective relationships with groups of staff, donors, artists, clients, community leaders, and decision makers. They will have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on team-based projects and across departments, and the ability to work effectively and simultaneously on numerous projects.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, arts administration, or business
Three years’ experience in marketing, journalism, or promotion
Experience writing, editing, designing, and producing brochures, newsletters, and other printed and digital materials
Strong leadership, decision making, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; solid presentation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and meeting management skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and monitor annual operating and multi-year project budgets
Computer skills including MS office, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Evenings and weekends required, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in communications, marketing, arts administration, or business
Experience working in an art museum, art center, or nonprofit cultural organization
Graphic design experience
Knowledge of current arts marketing best practices articulated by the American Alliance of Museums, the Association of Art Museum Directors, the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, and other professional organizations.
Ideal Candidate Statement The ideal candidate will have a commitment to fostering fairness, belonging, and opportunity for all members of the community, contributing to institutional excellence that reflects various perspectives and experiences. They will exhibit strong cross-cultural competence, demonstrate high emotional intelligence, and have a proven ability to forge mutually respectful, trusting, and effective relationships with groups of staff, donors, artists, clients, community leaders, and decision makers. They will have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on team-based projects and across departments, and the ability to work effectively and simultaneously on numerous projects.
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