Employment Opportunities

How To Apply

To apply for any job position listed below, please specify which position you are applying for in your cover letter. Send cover letter, resume, references and salary history to:

Attn: Human Resources
The Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55416-4623

Fax 612-927-7265 or e-mail jobs@thebakken.org.

The Bakken Museum is an equal opportunity employer, actively seeking diversity.

Available Positions

Promotions Coordinator- PT- 20-30 hours/week

The Promotions Coordinator has primary responsibility for implementing public programs/special events and assisting with additional marketing duties as assigned.

Public Programs/Events:

• Works with Director of Marketing & Public Programs to assist in planning and implementation of programs/events such as weekly Saturday programming, 10 Best Days of The Bakken summer festival and others.
• Coordinates event logistics for public programs/events including scheduling rooms, ordering/keeping inventory of supplies/equipment, organizing activities/demonstrations, coordinating partnerships, working with Property Manager and maintenance staff on coordination of set-up/tear-down.
• Works with Manager of Visitor Experience and Group Services Coordinator in scheduling volunteers and staff for public programs and events.
• Provides training and support of staff and volunteers utilized for public programs and events.
• Provides program/event reports to the Director of Marketing & Public Programs.
• Coordinates promotional and educational partnerships, develops/maintains relationships, produces partnership proposals, organizes partner information.
• Maintains public programs calendar.

Additional Duties:

• Maintains databases (e-mails, members, media contacts, brochure mailings).
• Coordinates membership mailings (membership cards, renewal letters).
• Assists in maintaining website.
• Represents museum at off-site marketing events.

Education/Experience/Technical Skills:

• BA or BS, preferably in marketing, public relations, communications, education or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience coordinating/managing events
• Excellent communications (written and oral), proofreading and editing skills
• Strong computer skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
• Ability to train and support staff and volunteers
• Must be able to work Saturdays
• Must be able to lift equipment and supplies (up to 20 lbs.)