Posted 10/28/2014
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is an iconic institution that has provided interactive learning for families and children for more than 100 years. One of the Museum’s strategic goals over the next several years is to increase public and private support. The organization’s operating budget for FY15 is $5.1 million. The Manager of Marketing & Communications will be responsible for developing the BCM brand and related materials, increasing awareness of Museum offerings through targeted marketing, and expanding earned revenue opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full-time position reporting to the Vice President, External Affairs. Primary areas of responsibility include:
• Plan and implement short and long-term Marketing and Communications strategy based on the Museum’s goals.
• Oversee website, quarterly calendar, brochures, special publications, social media, advertising, and promotions.
• Work with graphics staff to produce marketing materials.
• Implement public relations activities (pitching stories, writing press releases, maintaining relevant listings, coordination of all press and related media).
• Develop and ensure consistent use of the Museum’s brand identity in all institutional communication.
• Support development and program team in strategizing audience development, membership growth and community outreach, and coordinate all marketing/communication activities with program and development leadership team.
• Help prepare written and printed materials related to programs, fundraising and earned income streams.
• Ensure proper recognition of the Museum’s funders per their requirements (relevant signage, logo placement, special promotions, and all other sponsorship-related activity).
• Assist in training BCM staff in customer relations and collaborate with program/visitor services personnel to manage and assure outstanding customer service.
• Maintain social media strategy

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-5 years marketing, communications and audience development experience; expertise in social networking/media
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to take initiative and think creatively.
• HTML experience preferred
• Committed to working in a museum setting with a programmatic focus on youth, families, and community outreach.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: low to mid 40s, commensurate with experience. BCM offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Instructions
Please send cover letter and resume to: development@brooklynkids.org.

For more information, visit www.brooklynkids.org.