Marketing Manager- Culture & Heritage Museums

The Museum of York County is hiring a full-time (40hours weekly), non-exempt Marketing Manager to join our team. The purpose of this position is to manage the museum’s marketing and communication efforts. Responsibilities includes audience development, ticket sales, branding, web and social media presence, media relations, and advertising initiatives through online, print, and experiential marketing channels.

Projected Salary Range/Grade 115: $52,083.80 - $62,499.84 , salary is determined based on experience and education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Manages, develops and implements marketing strategies and messaging that promotes the museums mission, collections, exhibitions and programming, targeting audience segments, to increase brand awareness, drive visitation, and promote museum membership.
• Manages the production of marketing and communication materials inclusive of print and digital collateral, advertising, and email marketing.
• Develops graphic and content design, video production and social media.
• Manages media relations and press strategies that regularly activates local and regional press.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
• Two - four years equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Our Total Compensation Full-Time Package

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

The Culture and Heritage Commission (Commission) is York County’s appointed governing board for the Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM), the entity that operates York County-owned cultural resources. The Commission carries out its governance responsibilities through a Director, hired to manage the operations of CHM and its professional staff. The Commission’s role is critical in providing oversight and guidance as we plan for the future, manage the present and honor the past. Our board is a York County Commission comprised of 7 Commissioners who are appointed by the County Council and who volunteer their time, expertise and energy to guide this organization.

Mission: To communicate and preserve the natural and culture histories of the Carolina Piedmont, inspiring a lifetime of learning.

Vision: To create a community that greatly values natural, historic, and cultural resources.

Values

• Authenticity: We ensure that the knowledge that we share is accurate and supported through credible documentation or eyewitness accounts.
• Professionalism: We adhere to best practices of the museum field in the care of resources under our stewardship.
• Meaningful Visitor Experiences: We strive to create memorable experiences enabling those we serve to walk away from our museums not only with new information but with inspiration that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
• Respect for those we represent: As a cultural museum we tell the story of people from various backgrounds and life experiences both past and present. We have an obligation to tell their stories in a fair and balanced manner that fosters greater understanding of their unique perspectives.
• Respect for our Natural World: As a natural history museum we have a responsibility to show respect for the natural world and to lead by example.
• Transparency: We ensure our organizational meetings, documents, and records beyond those that pertain to our legal requirements or breach the trust of our donors are available to the public.
• Stewardship: We recognize that all of our assets are held on behalf of the public good and that it is our responsibility to ensure that they are used wisely.
• Donor Rights(Download PDF reader): We believe all donors should be valued and informed. Promises should be delivered and expectations of confidentiality should be met to the fullest extent of the law.