Martinsville, VA - Virginia Museum of Natural History seeks Public
Relations & Marketing Specialist



January 20, 2006
	
Public Relations & Marketing Manager
(Role Title: Public Relations & Marketing Specialist III)

Pay Band 4
Location: Martinsville, VA
Starting Salary Range: $28,987-$32,000
Position #00043

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is seeking an outstanding Public
Relations and Marketing professional to promote all the current
activities of the Museum and raise significant new awareness of the
Museum in a larger market as we prepare for our move to a new facility
in late 2006. This person will develop and implement public relations,
marketing and advertising plans to increase attendance, visibility and
revenue by promoting educational programs, exhibits, events, membership
and the accomplishments of the Museum, as well as develop and implement
a major campaign to launch the new Museum.

The duties include: all aspects of public relations - writing press
releases, developing and maintaining media relations, community
outreach, and acting as spokesperson for the Museum as appropriate.
Write and edit newsletter, develop advertising, all collateral and
identity materials and work with graphics professional to produce the
final product. Oversee marketing and communications budgets.  Develop
range of partnerships in support of tourism, create and implement
special promotions to increase attendance and awareness.  Work
collaboratively with the Special Events Manager to develop sponsorships
for exhibits and events.

This entry level position reports to the Director of Planning and
External Affairs.
The successful candidate will: have 1-2 years of marketing and
communications experience preferably in nonprofit cultural
organizations; have excellent written and verbal communication, time
management and organizational skills; have the ability to think
strategically as well as entrepreneurially; be able to make
well-educated decisions about using limited resources; the ability to
work on many projects simultaneously and to meet frequent deadlines.  He
or she needs to understand the intertwined roles of development and
marketing in nonprofit organizations as well as have a working knowledge
of nonprofits, particularly cultural organizations.  Budget experience
(both in revenue projections as well as expenses) is preferred.  
Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications or related
field. Knowledge of MS Office required.  Knowledge of Adobe and Corel
Draw useful.
To apply, submit a completed Commonwealth of Virginia Employment
Application via email at [log in to unmask], fax to 276-632-6487 or mail to
Human Resources, Virginia Museum of Natural History, 1001 Douglas
Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112.  Download a state employment application
at:: http://jobs.virginia.gov/emplApplication.html.  Applications must
be received in our office by 5 p.m February 24, 2006. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are
afforded equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, age or disability.  The successful applicant
must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject
to a background check.

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