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Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s (CMTM) Marketing & Communications Assistant!
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Marketing & Communications Assistant assists and supports the implementation of a strategic communications and marketing plan.
The Marketing & Communications Assistant is part of the Advancement Team, creating and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring CMTM receives the authentic engagement and philanthropic support it needs to thrive. In addition to this position, the Advancement Team consists of the Executive Director, Director of Marketing & Communications, Marketing & Communications Associate, Development Director, Development Manager, and Development Associate.
This position contributes to the organization through marketing and communication initiatives. It involves data entry and data analysis, generating reports and file health support, promoting events to increase participation, enhancing philanthropic support, showcasing community engagement and partnerships, and, ultimately, playing a crucial role in telling the story of the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.
The ideal candidate will have prior non-profit and marketing experience, excellent communication skills, proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, and well-versed in various social media platforms.
POSITION SUMMARY
● Data entry and event and play session link generation (post from CMTM’s CRM database to CMTM’s website, kitetails.org)
● Gather and track key benchmark marketing analytics
● Promotional marketing distribution to the community on an ongoing/ as-needed basis
● Assist with researching, creating, and scheduling brand-aligned content for donor stewardship communications, social media channels, Squarespace website, Google Business and other platforms
Marketing & Communications Assistant - Posting Date 1.23.24 - Deadline 2.8.24
● Assist the MarCom team and other departments in promoting events and programs by following a marketing checklist
● Collaborate within and across departments, draft, and schedule e-newsletters according to an editorial calendar, and monitor and audit mailing lists.
● Assist with interacting with followers, members, and visitors online on social media platforms and business listings
● Support CMTM’s Strategic Plan and Goals through actions as identified by the team and supervisor
● Perform other duties as identified by supervisor, including weekly floor check and covering front desk check-in as needed
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
● A combination of education and/or experience supporting marketing and communications efforts in a professional capacity
● Successful candidates will have excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills and keyboarding skills
● Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platforms required
● Prior experience in data management or data analysis is a plus
● Prior experience in the nonprofit sector or with mission-driven organizations is a plus
● Ability to climb a ladder up to 12 feet
● Lifting 30+ lbs infrequently is preferred
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
● Energized by CMTM’s mission and values
● Keen attention to detail
● Team player with a strong capacity to work independently
● Empathy, kindness, and commitment to creating a culture of belonging
● Enthusiasm for new ideas, initiative, and a strong can-do attitude
SCHEDULE
This is a part-time hourly position, 24 hours a week.
Flexible schedule, typically Monday - Friday. Weekend hours variable. COMPENSATION
$19.19 / hour plus $6,000 annual benefit pay, which can be used toward a cafeteria plan of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, 4013B (retirement) plan, HSA, or taken as pay in lieu of benefits.
Using benefit pay and/or regular compensation, employees may elect to participate in the following:
Marketing & Communications Assistant - Posting Date 1.23.24 - Deadline 2.8.24
● choice of health insurance plans (HSA option available)
● dental insurance
● vision insurance
● life insurance
● short & long-term disability
● critical illness insurance
● accident insurance
● pre-tax contributions towards 4013B (retirement) plan
● cash in lieu of benefits
Additional benefits include:
● annual free membership (for yourself or to give as gift)
● monthly free admission passes
● snacks, tea & coffee are available daily onsite
● staff events such as outings, parties, and lunches
CMTM has an equitable system of pay that offers a base rate based on position, longevity pay increases over time, merit-based raise opportunities, and cost of living base wage updates. This system is designed for equity, and as such, we do not have the ability to negotiate the compensation listed above.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant is required to submit a Letter of Interest
Applications accepted via email.
Job Application Deadline: February 8, 2024
ABOUT CMTM
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.
We value Belonging.
Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We believe each person has value and worth; we celebrate what makes each of us unique and what binds us together as a strong community
We value Play.
We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s imagination. Play inspires our work, our physical spaces, our storytelling, and our learning experiences.
We value Community.
We center community in all we do. We strive to be an inclusive partner and resource in order to build strong, lasting relationships.
We value Curiosity.
We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others. Marketing & Communications Assistant - Posting Date 1.23.24 - Deadline 2.8.24
Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world around us.
We value Trust.
We provide safe, inclusive experiences and spaces to ensure that the community’s trust is earned and upheld in all that we do.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility
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