The Brick Store Museum seeks the assistance of a Community Engagement Specialist to support its mission through outreach and awareness-building. The focus of this role is to engage varied audiences that can support and be served by the Museum’s mission. This is a collaborative role that works closely with the Executive Director and other team members to ensure the success of the Museum’s Strategic Plan; it involves aspects of development, marketing, and volunteer coordination. Primary responsibilities include: assisting in fundraising and grant writing; stewarding business and organization partnerships; volunteer team recruitment; and marketing and communications. The Specialist will also share responsibility for guest services and event implementation.
This is a part-time, 20 hour a week position with a Tuesday - Thursday schedule, with most work to be performed during core business hours. Some night and weekend hours may apply during museum events.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $22 per hour. Benefits include:
- Accrued paid time off and paid holidays
- Health insurance with 50% employer-paid option (individual only)
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
Specific responsibilities will include:
Development support: Coordinate the Museum’s grant writing and corporate sponsorship program in collaboration with the Executive Director, research new funding opportunities, create and manage sponsorship outreach for businesses to increase engagement with business community, support fundraising programs by creating virtual donation pages, marketing campaigns, outreach, and more.
Marketing: Prepare and send weekly press releases and calendar listings; develop contact database; input event information in online tourism/event calendars; contribute to social media content creation; manage brochure supplies at distribution centers; distribute flyers to community centers.
Outreach: Quarterly outreach to community organizations and businesses to raise awareness of Museum promotions, events, and sponsorship opportunities;
Volunteers: recruit and coordinate volunteers in multiple areas of the Museum’s mission
Events support: together with the Museum team, assist in the planning and implementation of small and large events that expand and nurture Museum audiences (some nights and weekends may apply)
Stewardship: Coordinate Member, Donor and Volunteer events annually
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree (Masters degree preferred) in the museum, nonprofit, cultural, fundraising, or educational field.
Excellent writing skills, and direct experience with fundraising and community engagement
Ability to project manage and carry out multiple projects in a small-team dynamic
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Professional and positive demeanor with a flexible attitude
Understanding of the museum field
General knowledge of the region and community is extremely helpful
Core skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); graphics creation (either in Photoshop or Canva); and the ability to learn and use other specialized software.
To apply, please email Executive Director Cynthia Walker at
edirector@brickstoremuseum.org by May 24, 2024. Please include your resume and a relevant writing sample and/or short cover letter to expand on your interest in this role.
