Company Description

Already recognized as a leader in inquiry-based learning, Kentucky Science Center is advancing a statewide science literacy campaign to encourage people of all ages to explore science in everyday life. Its flagship location on Louisville, KY’s historic Museum Row, welcomes visitors from across the globe with 3-floors of interactive exhibits and films on a 4-story screen. With daily programming for children, families, and adults, the Science Center plays an ongoing role in the region as a resource for caregivers and teachers, a gathering place for the science community, and a chosen source of entertainment for all. Its designation as the State Science Center of Kentucky in 2002 underscored the Science Center’s history of reaching all audiences through its mission to DO SCIENCE in ways that are engaging, educational, and entertaining to inspire a lifetime of learning.

Job Description

This position will provide departmental support for the Marketing and Communications team. This position includes opportunities to be creative within the brand identity of Kentucky Science Center, developing irreverent, nerdy, fun, and engaging content to encourage people to Do Science both at Kentucky Science Center and in their everyday lives. The position requires a versatile self-starter and digital native who can process information quickly, work efficiently, and attend to the smallest details to make their work shine. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in front of the camera and behind it, excited by the idea of sharing our Science for All philosophy with guests in person at various festivals and events as well as online via various social media, and web platforms. The Social Media and Marketing Coordinator will be open to flexible and frequently shifting job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This position will provide departmental support for the Marketing and Communications team. This position includes opportunities to be creative within the brand identity of Kentucky Science Center, developing irreverent, nerdy, fun, and engaging content to encourage people to Do Science both at Kentucky Science Center and in their everyday lives. The position requires a versatile self-starter and digital native who can process information quickly, work efficiently, and attend to the smallest details to make their work shine. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in front of the camera and behind it, excited by the idea of sharing our Science for All philosophy with guests in person at various festivals and events as well as online via various social media, and web platforms. The Social Media and Marketing Coordinator will be open to flexible and frequently shifting job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

COMMUNICATIONS

Assist the Senior Manager of Communications in the development of, coordination, and implementation of communications and social media calendars and content.
Handle all aspects of social media content posting including comment moderation.
Assist in analyzing and reporting social media metrics.
Assist with the ideation and creation of video content for various social media channels, including TikTok and YouTube.
Stay up to date on social media trends and envision ways they might be reimagined to fit Kentucky Science Center’s voice and mission.
Research social media strategies at comparable institutions and consider how those strategies might be implemented by Kentucky Science Center.
Responsible for maintaining a record of all earned media and reporting as needed.
Assist with press appearances.
E-Newsletter management
- Main current account database
- Coordinate and create e-news via direction of supervisor
- Design and send weekly post-visit survey emails and membership welcome emails.
- Design and send monthly renewal emails and current member emails.

MARKETING

Assist in development, coordination, and implementation of marketing campaigns for the Science Center
Represent Kentucky Science Center at outreach events and other functions as appropriate.
Maintain, fulfill requests, and distribute various marketing materials.
Maintain a calendar of upcoming conventions and/or group travel to the Louisville area and assist with marketing efforts to attract those visitors.
Keep various community listing forums updated.
Assist in website management. Monitor and report regularly on website analytics and take corrective action when needed.
Assist with hosted programs and events as assigned.

Qualifications

At least 3 years’ experience in social media and/or communications in a business environment
Experience with local tourism and/or non-profits is a plus
Familiarity with social media conventions on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Self-starter: demonstrates initiative and can work with little supervision
Ability to plan, develop, organize, and implement projects with efficiency
Ability to work in a courteous, outgoing, and engaging manner with the public and Science Center staff
Ability to meet agreed upon deadlines and follow directions
Advanced understanding of digital photography/videography
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to adhere to Kentucky Science Center’s Code of Conduct
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week.
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)
Health Insurance (partially funded by KSC)
Disability (funded by KSC)
Life Insurance (funded by KSC)
Retirement plan (match funding provided by KSC)
Employee Assistance Program (funded by KSC)
Optional benefits – dental, vision, supplementary life
Flexible and Dependent Care savings account
Free downtown parking
Casual Dress Code
Free membership to Kentucky Science Center and Louisville Zoo and hundreds of Science Centers after introductory period
Discounts on tickets, programs, birthday parties and camps
Discounts at Subway, in our Gift Shop and participating local vendors
Kentucky Science Center celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and guests. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of this job.
The Kentucky Science Center reserves the right to revise this Position Description, as it deems necessary.

Annual Salary: $40,000

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