We're Hiring! Marketing and Visitor Services

Job Title: Marketing and Visitor Services

Closing Date: August 24, 2012

E-mail: goulbmus@rogers.com

Salary: $18.00 per hour, 37.5 hours per week (six month contract, with the possibility of extension)

Web link to Museum: www.goulbournmuseum.ca

The Goulbourn Museum is home to interactive and hands-on exhibitions including The 100^th Regiment of Foot – about the soldiers who settled Goulbourn Township in 1818 after the War of 1812; The Village Store where kids can dress up as pioneers & shop or barter for supplies; as well as exhibits about early Goulbourn settlers, the communities in the Township, and local services. The Museum has over 8000 artefacts in its collections, and offers over 35 programs and events each year. The Museum has three fulltime staff members and is supported by 30 volunteers. The Marketing and Visitor Services job title is a new position.

Position:
The Marketing and Visitor Services employee is responsible for developing the Museum’s overall marketing and promotion strategy.  He/she will strive to attract a new and wider audience within the context of the Museum’s Community Policy. 

The Marketing and Visitor Services employee will strive to:

·         Increase  the number of Museum and History Centre visitors

·         Increase  the number of participants in Museum programs and services

·         Increase  the number of Museum members

·         Increase  internally generated revenues i.e. gift shop, donations, memberships

Responsibilities Include:

·         Promoting the Museum’s public education programs, services, and special events through a variety of means including print media, promotional brochures, social media accounts and the website

·         Developing community contacts that serve to promote the activities of the Museum and History Centre

·         Managing the Museum’s membership program

·         Design and produce two quarterly newsletters

·         Assisting researchers in the History Centre and complete online research requests as required.

·         Ensuring all visitors to the Museum & History Centre are greeted and assisted

·         Assisting with the delivery of the Museum’s public education programs, craft programs/workshops and special events held both on and off-site

·         Assist with the installation of Museum exhibitions both on and off-site

Qualifications:

·      Minimum of two years’ experience in marketing and/or media communications

·      Minimum of two years of post-secondary education

·      Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

·      Strong organizational & communications (verbal and written) skills

·      Excellent English language skills

·      Interest, enthusiasm and affinity for marketing and working with people

·      Energetic, resourceful, pro-active, independent

·      Ability to collaborate in a team environment

·      Knowledge of database programs, content management systems and social media

·      Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and InDesign

·      Strong computer competency

·      Flexibility and keen attention to detail

·      Personal transportation required

·      French language skills an asset

How to Apply:
Resume and cover letter can be mailed, emailed or dropped off in person to Kathryn Ward, Curator-Manager, 2064 Huntley Road, Stittsville, Ontario, K2S 1B8 goulbmus@rogers.com