Part-Time Museum Marketing & Communications Specialist

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium; St. Johnsbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury, VT is seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Coordinator to lead communications across print, digital, and media. You will uphold branding, inform the public about events, and support fundraising goals.

You will collaborate across departments to create engaging content, manage campaigns, and maintain the website and social channels in a hybrid work setting. 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years in marketing, communications, public relations, content creation, or a related field (non-profit, museum, or cultural experience preferred).
• Proficiency with email marketing and CRM/donor platforms (Constant Contact, DonorPerfect, Neon, etc).
• Design & branding: create engaging print and digital collateral using Canva or similar tools.
• Public relations & writing: strong copy for press releases and newsletters.
• Hands-on experience managing and growing organizational social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
• Familiarity with WordPress for routine website updates and maintenance.
• Project management & collaboration: strong organizational skills for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Digital Communications: Draft and distribute the monthly e-newsletter via email marketing platform.
• Print Publications: Edit, print, and distribute newsletters and annual reports with external printers.
• Website Maintenance: Update the website with program descriptions, events, and registrations.
• Social Media Management: Manage the Museum’s presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok with a content calendar.
• Advertising & Public Relations: Draft press releases and manage paid advertising opportunities.
• Event Marketing: Design event invitations and grow event audiences.
• Development Support: Create materials to promote sponsors and support fundraising campaigns.
• Front Desk/Visitor Experience: Design print materials and monitor online reviews.

Skills

Email marketing

CRM platforms

Design & branding

Public relations

Social media

WordPress

Project management

Collaboration

Tools

Constant Contact

DonorPerfect

Neon

Canva

Job description

The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury, VT is seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Coordinator to lead communications across print, digital, and media. You will uphold branding, inform the public about events, and support fundraising goals.

You will collaborate across departments to create engaging content, manage campaigns, and maintain the website and social channels in a hybrid work setting. 20 hours weekly.