Digital Content and Social Media Assistant - Kingston, Canada - Museum of Lennox and Addington

Description

Do you love Museums? Are you a creative storyteller with strong digital capabilities? Can you tell stories large and small, keep a website current, dazzle audiences with interesting social media content? Do you enjoy providing exceptional visitor services?

We are looking for a passionate and creative thinker who will help us expand our social media reach, engage with current and new audiences and promote the activities of the Museum of Lennox and Addington.

Are you are an enthusiastic storyteller and by using the museum collections, exhibits and programs, will generate content on our social media platforms, co-ordinate marketing campaigns, and organize frontline visitor services.

This position aligns with the activities of the Archives and Curatorial departments to further the storytelling objectives of the museum with respect to our collection.

Here are some of the things that will be part of your day-to-day life with us:

• Engage with current and new audiences to promote our offerings and our collection through social media
• Work collaboratively with the Museum team to highlight and "tell stories" about our programs, exhibits and collection
• Develop a social media content calendar and write / edit / design all content for social media, website and print advertising
• Keep our website current and dynamic
• Develop boosted posts and paid advertisements as needed
• Provide visitor services including museum admissions / ticketing, gift shop and visitor reception responsibilities
• Oversee facility rentals
• Provide support to the Museum team as required

Qualifications:

• Postsecondary education in museum studies, history, communications, journalism or marketing
• An understanding of Museum operations and Museum collections
• Demonstrated interest in local history, museums and heritage arts
• Experience developing successful digital content and managing social media channels
• Experience editing websites
• Experience working with Point of Sales Systems i.e. Square
• Experience working directly with the public, preferably in culture, heritage or hospitality environments
• Ability to passionately promote the Museum of Lennox and Addington
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills and the ability to vary writing styles to meet needs
• Strong at developing internal and external relationships
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently and confidently.
• Ability with graphic design is an asset