Museum Programs & Marketing Coordinator

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered for employees and/or;

Job summary

Lamar University, in Beaumont, TX, is seeking a Programming and Marketing Coordinator to drive marketing, outreach, and visitor engagement for Spindletop Boomtown Museum. You will support programs, events, ticketing, guest services, and retail operations while supervising part-time staff and volunteers.

You will collaborate with the Director to ensure smooth museum operations, assist with collections support, and help promote community partnerships and educational programs.

Qualifications

• Requires at least an Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of programming/engagement experience in a related setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or museum studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing, communications, and outreach initiatives across social media, website content and press releases.
• Coordinate museum programs, events, and visitor services with logistics and outreach.
• Manage gift shop, vendor sales, cash handling, and deposits.
• Supervise part-time staff and volunteers for events and programs.
• Assist with collections, digitization projects, and facilities/environmental monitoring.

Skills

Marketing & outreach

Public relations

Social media management

Event coordination

Guest services

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

Lamar University, in Beaumont, TX, is seeking a Programming and Marketing Coordinator to drive marketing, outreach, and visitor engagement for Spindletop Boomtown Museum. You will support programs, events, ticketing, guest services, and retail operations while supervising part-time staff and volunteers.

You will collaborate with the Director to ensure smooth museum operations, assist with collections support, and help promote community partnerships and educational programs.