External Communications & Events Manager

American Association for State and Local History; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Health savings account

Monthly parking stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS) is seeking a Manager of External Communications and Operations to enhance public engagement and streamline operations across two sites: Landmark Center and Gibbs Farm Historic Site. The role focuses on external communications, branding, and coordination of events and rentals.

The position combines content creation, project management, and cross‑site collaboration to strengthen community connections with local history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, history, museum studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, development, and/or operations, preferably in a museum, historical society, or cultural organization (or demonstrated equivalent experience through transferrable skills).
• Demonstrated experience with digital communications platforms, website management, and basic analytics.
• Demonstrated experience with documentation review and management practices including a basic understanding of project management, event planning, and dynamic communication strategies to reach a wide audience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience producing public‑facing content.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative approaches with a focus on keeping the entire team updated.

Responsibilities

• External Communications (50%): Implement and manage the organization’s external communications and branding strategy in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Operations (20%): Support the implementation of organizational systems that enhance efficiency across the historical society.
• Special Projects and Event Planning (30%): Manage special event and rental operations and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/history/museum studies or related field

Job description

Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS) is seeking a Manager of External Communications and Operations to enhance public engagement and streamline operations across two sites: Landmark Center and Gibbs Farm Historic Site. The role focuses on external communications, branding, and coordination of events and rentals.

The position combines content creation, project management, and cross‑site collaboration to strengthen community connections with local history.