ASU Art Museum PR opening

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM

Tempe, AZ

JOB OPENING @ ASU ART MUSEUM

SEARCH Job ID number: 24722

https://ep.oasis.asu.edu/asuepprd/portal/?a=employment&auth=guest

Posted Rate of Pay: $32,000 - $34,000 per year; DOE

Duties and Responsibilities

The ASU Art Museum is offering an exciting and dynamic position for an innovative and highly talented individual working in marketing and publicity at the ASU Art Museum. The Specialist will work to publicize and market our exhibitions and programs to broad audiences on and off campus, and to brand the Museum's identity in the media for more effective local and national recognition. Job responsibilities will include submitting ongoing, free listings in local and national publications; writing, editing and distributing all press and marketing materials; overseeing the website and social networking sites, and pursuing new approaches in this area; cultivating strong relationships with both local and national arts writers and devising innovative story ideas to pitch to art reporters; copy editing publications and reviewing publication design. The Specialist is the only dedicated staff at the Museum for press and marketing activities, but has the opportunity to hire a work study student and mentor interns. The Specialist will also work closely with the communications staff in the Institute and University. The Specialist will be an integral part of the Museum's team to build a vital gathering place for campus and community audiences around art and ideas.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, to include some weekends and evenings.

	Minimum Qualifications
	Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and three (3) years of related experience; OR, Seven (7) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Desired Qualifications Demonstrated experience in: A high level of proficiency in writing (grammar, editing and proofreading) including writing for the web, business correspondence, feature articles and news/PR writing; handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Experience working in a team environment; using effective verbal and written communication skills; employing strong organizational skills; attention to detail; cold calling experience. Bilingual fluent Spanish/English.
	Department Statement/Gen Info
	The Arizona State University Art Museum is a unit of the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts and supports the educational goals of the College and University while being a significant cultural resource for the State. The Museum is a leader in the state in presenting contemporary art exhibitions in all media by emerging and established artists from Arizona and the world. We bring outstanding contemporary exhibitions which receive national and international attention to Phoenix and present them in innovative ways for our ASU students and Museum visitors. The ASU Art Museum is a gathering place for people to interact, explore an artist's vision and process, and to discuss our contemporary world.
	Background Check Statement
	ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
	Standard Statement
	Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 67,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
	Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
	Close Date July 29, 2010
	Instructions to Apply
	Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated. Complete the required information and attach a single document, which includes: a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references. Resume should include all employment in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 480-965-2701. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: SEARCH Job ID number: 24722 https://ep.oasis.asu.edu/asuepprd/portal/?a=employment&auth=guest ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.
	Arizona State University Art Museum Mill Avenue @ 10th Street Tempe, AZ 85287-2911 480-965-2787