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The Communication Director develops and implements marketing and public relations initiatives that maintain and increase the local, regional, national, and international visibility of Sheldon Museum of Art’s exhibitions, programs, publications, acquisitions, and other mission-related activities. They oversee the museum’s visual brand identity, social media programs, and digital engagement strategies. This position supervises the Graphic Designer and Digital Engagement Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• ·       Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, arts administration, or business
• ·       Three years’ experience in marketing, journalism, or promotion
• ·       Experience writing, editing, designing, and producing brochures, newsletters, and other printed and digital materials
• ·       Strong leadership, decision making, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; solid presentation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and meeting management skills
• ·       Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• ·       Ability to develop and monitor annual operating and multi-year project budgets
• ·       Computer skills including MS office, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• ·       Evenings and weekends required, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• ·       Master’s degree in communications, marketing, arts administration, or business
• ·       Experience working in an art museum, art center, or nonprofit cultural organization
• ·       Graphic design experience
• ·       Knowledge of current arts marketing best practices articulated by the American Alliance of Museums, the Association of Art Museum Directors, the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, and other professional organizations.

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