Marketing Specialist

University Museums, Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University Museums at Iowa State University is seeking a Marketing Specialist to elevate its presence as a resource for students, faculty and visitors in Ames. You will craft and execute innovative marketing strategies and communications plans using strong writing and both traditional and digital channels to tell the story of University Museums and engage campus audiences.

Reporting to the Director and Chief Curator, you will collaborate with staff to showcase exhibitions, educational programs

Job description

Are you a creative and strategic thinker and storyteller? Do you thrive in dynamic, mission-focused environments where you can drive impactful marketing and communication initiatives to attract and engage students, faculty, and visitors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Marketing Specialist, you’ll play a key role in elevating the University Museums’ presence and impact as a resource for university audiences and an attraction for visitors to Iowa State and Ames. Working under the general guidance of the Director and Chief Curator and in close coordination with our team, you’ll lead the charge in crafting and executing innovative marketing strategies and communication plans that captivate and engage our campus and community audience. You will use strong writing skills and both traditional and digital marketing to help tell the story of University Museums.

University Museums at Iowa State University is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums, a National Historic Landmark site and home museum, a sculpture garden, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30,000 permanent collection objects, conserves and preserves collections, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship, and fosters inspired student engagement. The University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.