Full Time Positions
Marketing Coordinator
Please email marketing@thebakken.org with the following information.
Your resume or work/skills/training history as an attachment or a link to your LinkedIn profile in your email response.
Cover letter or email detailing why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements described in this job description.
Link to your portfolio, if you have one, demonstrating your graphic design capabilities, and/or two or more samples of your original graphic design capabilities - these will not be used for any purpose other than to assess your match with our qualifications.
Links to your socials or to social media channel(s) you manage. Confirmation that our compensation is acceptable.
OPTIONAL - Please consider filling out an optional, anonymous demographics survey, found here (https://thebakkenmuseum.formstack.com/forms/igm applicant demographic survey). This survey will remain unattached to any application materials and is used only to determine patterns and opportunities for improvement. The hiring manager will not have access to the individual responses collected.
Applicant review will begin immediately. Please email marketing@thebakken.org if you have questions about this process.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:
The Bakken Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum with a focus on innovation and the intersection of STEM and the humanities. The museum encourages curiosity through our exhibitions, events, and on and off-site education programs. Our purpose is to awaken the innovator inside each of us.
OUR VALUES:
Creativity - We believe that everyone has the ability to use their creativity to help make the world a better place. We aim to foster that creativity in each other and our audiences.
Curiosity - We are always learning, growing, and asking questions. This curiosity is the lens through which we approach learning and making connections in unexpected ways.
Uniqueness - We take pride in the ways we can be surprising or different from what might be expected. We encourage our staff and audiences to bring their full selves and embrace the strengths and connections in our differences.
Adaptability - We acknowledge that change is constant and that we are made stronger by our ability to accept and understand change. We improvise with empathy and purpose, using change as an asset to adapt, grow, and develop in new ways that support the needs of our audiences and each other.
Collaboration - We work to leverage our collective genius in service of our mission. We listen to each other, support one another, work to better understand each other, and as a result, grow and evolve together.
Equity - We will strive to be a place where everyone is welcome, represented, and valued and will work to correct the structural imbalances which prevent that goal.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Bakken provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Communication Coordinator works closely with the Marketing Manager to support a variety of marketing and communication initiatives, including social media; online calendars, information, and reviews; tracking and updating internal physical and digital signage, postcards, and brochures; and other marketing and communication initiatives to drive support for, and engagement with, the Museum.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Social Media & Communications – 35%
Create and manage social media strategy including planning, development, and distribution aligned with the museum-wide editorial and events calendar.
Write and edit accurate and engaging content that communicates our mission and maintains the museum's unique brand.
Develop social media content, including producing video and graphic design for Facebook, lnstagram, and Linkedln.
Monitor the museum's social media presence, including responding to comments and mentions.
Cultivate relationships with social media influencers to increase the museum's profile and attendance.
Follow the museum's social media style guide and internal policies to convey consistent voice, tone and brand. Update as needed.
Maintain open communication with museum colleagues to stay informed on upcoming events and museum initiatives, shaping the messaging for visitors, the community, and followers.
Communicate the museum's mission as well as promote events and programs.
Create reports and analysis of the museum's social media efforts.
Design – 35%
Design original graphics for internal and external promotion, museum signage, advertising campaigns, social media, and the museum's website.
Design print and digital materials including brochures, fundraising pieces, and marketing materials for events.
Design illustrations, logos, and other assets as needed for museum programming and colleterial.
Design institutional presentations for internal and external audiences.
Provide graphic design support for other areas of the museum as needed.
Conduct or coordinate photography and videography shoots of museum programs, events, exhibits, or spaces for marketing campaigns.
Marketing & Communications Support – 20%
Maintain email distribution lists using Blackbaud Altru and MailChimp .
Post museum events and happenings on online calendars.
Maintain the museum's profiles on consumer review websites.
Monitor and respond to consumer reviews.
Design and distribute email marketing campaigns.
Ensure program and promotional materials are aligned with the museum's existing style guide.
Contribute to the organization-wide editorial calendar.
Monitor internal signage needs, order, and fill signage throughout museum
Other duties as needed or required – 10%
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAi) are core functions of all positions at the Bakken Museum. While some roles may have more specific responsibilities, the items below are a part of everyone's role at the museum:
Perform other duties as needed or required which are within the position's scope.
Demonstrate a commitment to DEAI through continuous personal development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias to help cultivate and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all staff.
Proactively work on your own and collaboratively with other museum staff to ensure equitable and representative experiences for all museum visitors and program participants.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1+ year experience in social media content creation, marketing, public relations, or similar.
Strong writer, storyteller, and editor.
Strong experience using Adobe Creative Suite (or similar).
Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and timelines. Authorized to work in the United States.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
Ability to move through and access all areas of the buildings and grounds including stairs, indoor and outdoor areas, and small spaces.
Ability to manipulate computers, office equipment, folding chairs and tables, and similar items related to an office environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive a museum vehicle.
TRAVEL:
Limited to metro area for occasional support of programs or museum initiatives.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the staff member assigned to this position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Bakken Museum is committed to pay equity. The Bakken Museum provides pay grade transparency, and benchmarks pay grades and compensation compared to market. In addition to salary, The Bakken Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time staff and part time staff working over 20 hours including employer matched 403(b), employer sponsored health & dental insurance, paid parental leave, and PTO.