Graduate Marketing Assistant (Student)

About the position

The Graduate Marketing Assistant will support the American University Museum’s Marketing & Publications Specialist in the strategy, production, and scheduling of social media content through Instagram, Facebook, and X platforms for the AU Museum. This includes creating posts surrounding museum exhibitions as well as advertisements for openings, gallery talks, classes, performances, etc. The incumbent will assist with the publication of catalogs by liaising with artists and curators to collect materials for their catalog. Assist with copying, editing (proof) essays, and didactic materials. Assist in producing marketing materials such as flyers and e-Blasts to be sent out to museum mailing list. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Support the Marketing & Publications Specialist in social media strategy and content production.
• Create social media posts for museum exhibitions and events.
• Assist with the publication of catalogs by liaising with artists and curators.
• Copy, edit (proof) essays and didactic materials.
• Produce marketing materials such as flyers and e-Blasts.

Requirements

• Social media experience (knowledge of social media marketing/strategy a plus).
• Strong writing (especially promotional writing) skills.
• Proofreading and editing skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Design skills and good design aesthetic (Canva required, InDesign highly desirable).
• Ability to communicate and coordinate/manage products with staff, artists, and curators.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications/Journalism, or Design.
• Interest in Contemporary Art or Art Museums.
• Comfortable managing and reporting on projects.

Benefits

• Part-time position offering approximately 10-15 hours per week.
• Remote work available for balance of time.
• Salary of $18.95 per hour.