Communications Manager | Austin, TX

Start Date: Flexible, Early - Late June 2026

Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

Hours: 10:00-4:30PM Wednesday-Sunday, with some evening availability

The Neill-Cochran House Museum seeks a museum professional with strong communication skills to serve as Communications Manager. Strong candidates will have solid administrative and writing skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to help the Museum reach its next level of excellence. This job requires flexibility in work schedule. The Museum is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday 11AM-4PM. The Communications Manager will be “the voice of the Museum,” as well as the front-line visitor service staff member, and will therefore need to be on site during all open hours. The position also involves frequent evening events.

Job Requirements

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

Primary Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities

Strong written communication 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 Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, History, or Historic Preservation

Experience with membership management/CRM platform

2+ years museum experience

Graphic design experience

Experience with marketing

Experience communicating with local media

To apply, please submit cover letter, CV, writing sample, and 3 references (at least 2 must be for professional experience) to ebalderrama@nchmuseum.org.

About the Neill-Cochran House Museum: The Neill-Cochran House Museum is home to two of the oldest structures standing in Austin – the main house and Slave Quarters – and just a short walk to the west of the UT campus. The site presents installations related to the history of Austin from its earliest days up to 1930 as well as temporary exhibits that relate to its interpretive period (1850-1930). We are an independent non-profit with a strong entrepreneurial culture.

Candidates are encouraged to pursue meaningful and impactful projects to strengthen their portfolios.

The Neill-Cochran House Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

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