JOB OPENING: PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT
The Textile Museum seeks a full-time Public Information Assistant to provide
administrative and project management support to the Museum's marketing and
communications program.
Qualifications:  College degree and 1-2 yrs related experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to work independently,
juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. Outstanding organizational skills
and confidence working with the press, vendors and the public.  Graphic
design knowledge and/or experience also required. Computer skills: MS
Office, PageMaker, Photoshop.  Knowledge of Dream Weaver or comparable a
plus.

Primary Responsibilities:  Coordination and production of the Museum's
16-page quarterly newsletter; maintenance of the Museum's Web site; writing
press releases, and creating and distributing press materials; responding to
press inquiries; maintenance of publications and clippings archive, and
press database; general project support and ongoing communication with
media, general public, and staff.
Salary:  mid 20s plus good benefits package
To apply:  Send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Public
Information Search, The Textile Museum, 2320 S Street, NW, Washington, DC,
20008.  No phone calls please. Deadline June 30.
Description of The Textile Museum:  Founded in 1925, The Textile Museum is
an international center for the exhibition, study, collection and
preservation of the textile arts. The Museum explores the role that textiles
play in daily and ceremonial life of individuals the world over.  The Museum
presents an annual program of changing exhibitions, with special attention
to textiles of the Near East, Asia, Africa and the indigenous cultures of
the Americas.  The Museum also presents exhibitions of historical and
contemporary quilts, and fiber art. With a collection of more than 17,000
textiles and rugs and an unparalleled library, The Textile Museum is a
unique and valuable resource for people locally, nationally and
internationally.

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