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Marketing Intern

Job Description

The Marketing Intern, reporting directly to the New Media and Marketing Manager, assists in delivering various creative content and communications for the TMA to share and engage our audiences.

The intern has a skillset in developing shareable content for use across digital and mainstay media, including, but not limited to, social media, online, email, and onsite– amplifying the museum experience and engagement through written, visual, video communication, and beyond. Excellent organizational skills are required due to managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities

Gains insight and practical experience within the ever-evolving field of marketing.
Collaborates with our exhibitions, development, programming, and education departments under the direction and mentorship of the New Media and Marketing Manager with the support of the Director of Marketing & Engagement
Supports digital strategy and optimization for the museum’s website, social media, online art collection, blog, video production, analytics, and other marketing efforts.
Adheres to brand guidelines for content and print integration across all outlets.
Works collaboratively with the supervisors to manage the content calendar.
Supports the development of new tools and technologies to be incorporated into the organization to increase the museum’s digital presence.
Assists with marketing data collection, data entry, and reporting audience engagement.
Supports marketing team by creating / refreshing brand templates for onsite use, digital applications, flyers, etc.
Assists with administrative tasks as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

Must be eligible for and receive permission through their college or university for an internship in their field of study.
Must be enrolled half-time (minimum) or full-time in an accredited college or university, studying marketing, communications, graphic design, arts administration, or related field.
Must be available to work 10-15 hours per week. Some scheduling flexibility is available. Interns may work during the 9 a.m.-5 p.m. shifts Wednesdays-Fridays or may work special events as hours are available.
Prior job experience, academic or professional interest in marketing, communications, social media, web design, and community engagement.
Must speak English and be an effective verbal and written communicator.
Capacity to work in a fast-paced, multitasked environment, deal with changing priorities and work well under pressure.
Able to pass a background check, including criminal records check and credit check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must provide own transportation.

Preferred

Able to work independently or as part of a team.
Video production/editing involving Adobe Creative Suite or similar products to create video and creative content experience is a plus.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess exceptional writing skills.
You must possess knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and be able to learn new software. Additionally, familiarity with online platforms like Zoom, Vimeo, and Microsoft Teams is required.

Core Values

Embrace the museum’s core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration, and demonstrate this understanding through words, behaviors, and interactions with our guests, staff members, volunteers, and the public.
Learn and teach every day. Share knowledge freely with colleagues and pursue opportunities to gain new skills to enhance our success as a team.
Appreciate, understand, and value each staff member’s expertise, background, experience, strengths, and unique perspective. Share time, energy, and knowledge with others to ensure everyone has the highest potential to succeed.
Achieve excellence in all tasks and goals.
Demonstrate professionalism on and off the job and always represent the Taft Museum of Art positively and professionally. Speak truthfully and fulfill promises and obligations in all museum dealings.
Be comfortable and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.
Adhere to all current museum policies, procedures, protocols, and processes.
Create a pleasant work environment by being a positive influence and respectful to every person.

Views

Value diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion as drivers for attracting and retaining a diverse team of board members, staff, and volunteers who feel empowered to deliver excellence. This is also the key to reaching a diverse community and audience.
Include multiple perspectives and believe that differing views strengthen our museum by stretching us to learn, experience, and expand our thinking daily.
Embrace our mission and vision to explore the hidden gems connected to our historic house, the people who lived in it for the first 100 years, and the extensive art collection, bringing all of this to life and making it relevant and unique to each guest.
Work together as a board and staff to ensure that our members, partners, and key stakeholders reflect and embrace these core values.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility , and Inclusion Statement (DEAI):  Taft Museum of Art desires to reflect the diversity of our community at every entry point—board, staff, exhibition, education programming, and all museum operations. By embedding DEAI into all museum areas, the Taft Museum of Art will champion equitable practices, providing a welcoming and inclusive museum experience accessible to all.

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