Press and Events Coordinator, National Constitution Center (Philadelphia, PA)

Press and Events Coordinator

Education: No requirement
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
Posted by: National Constitution Center
Job Category: Education & Training, Public relations
Salary: Competitive
Last day to apply: January 5, 2009
Last updated: December 8, 2008
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 8, 2008
Area of Focus: Museums and Historical Societies



Description:
REPORTS TO:Senior Public Relations Manager /
Director of Education

DEPARTMENT: Public Relations / Education

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time (Temporary) / Non-Exempt

BACKGROUND:
The National Constitution Center (NCC), located on Philadelphia's Independence Mall, is the first museum in the world dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution through more than 100 interactive and multi-media exhibits, artifacts and film. The NCC also houses the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, which serves as a hub for national constitutional education, debates, teacher resources and as a home for visiting scholars and experts. The NCC serves as a “town hall” for discussion of constitutional issues with more than 50 public programs a year.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting equally to the Senior Public Relations Manager and Director of Education, and working closely with various members of the Center’s staff, the Press and Events Coordinator is a full-time / temporary position who will assist in implementing all public relations and program coordination efforts with an emphasis on Education initiatives and the PennCORD project (www.penncord.org). This position is grant funded through September 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with organization and execution of Education programs, projects, and media and/or special events
Write and distribute press releases and media advisories
Pitch Education initiatives to regional and out-of-market press, including but not limited to the PennCORD project, Constitution Day, the Exchange, and the Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution
Represent PennCORD at events, meetings, and conferences across the state
Serve on the PennCORD team of founding partners
Organize teacher and student trainings with partner organizations across the state
Assist Senior Public Relations Manager in day-to-day public relations activity
Coordinate and serve as point person for on-site media photo and film shoots
Compile press kits and manage photo files
Maintain a database of local and national press contacts
Monitor and track press coverage
Update and maintain clip books
Other duties as assigned
Deadline for applications and resumes is January 5, 2009



QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field, experience with educational institutions or state government a plus
Excellent writing, organizational and time management skills required
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software required
Ability to work some early mornings, nights, holidays and weekends
How to Apply:
Please submit resume, including salary requirements to:
Human Resources National Constitution Center
525 Arch St. Independence Mall Philadelphia, PA 19106
E-mail: jobs@constitutioncenter.org

No telephone calls, please.