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Are you a creative and strategic thinker? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can drive impactful marketing and communication initiatives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

University Museums at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Marketing Specialist II to join our team. University Museums at Iowa State University is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums, a National Historic Landmark site and home museum, a sculpture garden, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30,000 permanent collection objects, conserves and preserves collections, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship, and fosters inspired student engagement. The University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. For more information about University Museums at Iowa State University, please visit https://www.museums.iastate.edu/.

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As the Marketing Specialist, you'll play a key role in elevating the University Museums' presence and impact. Working under the guidance of the Communications Manager/Curator III, you'll lead the charge in crafting and executing innovative marketing strategies and communication plans that captivate and engage our broad audience. You will use strong writing skills and both traditional and digital marketing to help tell the story of University Museums.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Direction: Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy that enhances the visibility and reputation of the University Museums. Monitor and evaluate its effectiveness to ensure were meeting our goals. Make strategic changes and adaptations as needed.

• Brand Management: Shape and uphold the museums brand identity, ensuring consistency across all communications and aligning with the broader University brand.

• Promotion & Outreach: Drive promotional efforts for exhibitions, public programs, special events, and more. Engage with audiences on campus and beyondlocally, regionally, and nationally.

• Digital Presence: Maintain and enhance our website and social media channels (Instagram and Facebook) to keep our community informed and engaged.

• Creative Production: Create promotional materials such as brochures, posters, and digital content. Develop media advertising plans and ensure cost-effective coverage.

• Budget & Metrics: Set and achieve measurable marketing goals in line with an overall strategic plan while managing a balanced budget. Track and report on marketing and communication metrics to drive continuous improvement.

• Public Relations: Craft and execute a comprehensive communication strategy. Develop public relations materials that align with our unified voice, handle media inquiries, and represent the museum in several communications committees.

• Event Support: Assist with both in-person and virtual programs and events, including those held outside regular office hours.

• Donor Engagement: Cultivate relationships with donors and write proposals and grants to secure funding for marketing and communication projects.

At the University Museums, you'll be part of a vibrant team dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the arts and history of Iowa State University. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment along with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community.

Ready to take your career to the next level and be a driving force in our marketing and communications efforts? Apply now and help us tell the story of the University Museums!

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff from all over Iowa, the nation, and the world. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by fede...ral and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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