The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to the conservation and research of the Sonoran Desert region with the goal of making the Sonoran Desert accessible, understandable, and valued. It is a fusion experience zoo, botanical garden, aquarium, art gallery, natural history museum, and research institute. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has recognized the Desert Museum for over 25 years of continuous accreditation.
We are seeking a driven, collaborative, and inspirational Manager to lead our Marketing and Media Department.
Brief Summary of the Role The Marketing and Media Manager is responsible for planning, initiating, and implementing all public relations, marketing efforts, group sales, digital strategies, and special events. The individual plays an integral role in carrying out the mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The position is flexible and accommodates ever-changing business needs.
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Please note: Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please understand that if offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a final condition of employment.
Job Title: Marketing & Media Manager Department: Operations/Engagement Reports To: Chief Operating Officer FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $55,000-$60,000 D.O.E. plus a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, Dual-level membership, paid holidays, personal business time, sick leave, and vacation.
Essential Duties (including, but not limited to):
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises multiple employees and volunteers with a variety of job functions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, media releases, and creative copy. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, the general public, and media.
Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning AbilityAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and/or ability to learn a variety of applications including but not limited to accounting software, CRM software, payroll systems, and project management software.
Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid AZ driver license preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to outside extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Partial remote work opportunities are available.
The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities, reporting relationships and position requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is an equal opportunity institution that values a diverse workforce. The Museum is a drug and alcohol free workplace and participates in E-Verify.
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