NYC: Associate Manager, Marketing and Public Relations/The New York Public Library

Associate Manager, Marketing and Public Relations



Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10037, United States
Posted by: The New York Public Library
Job Category: Communications, Marketing, Public relations
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: February 14, 2010
Last updated: December 16, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 16, 2009
Area of Focus: Communications Access and Infrastructure, Library or Resource Center, Media and Journalism, Network of Nonprofit Organizations



Description:
OVERVIEW
The Schomburg Center seeks an experienced full-time Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations to provide creative, strategic leadership in marketing and promoting the Center and its diverse programs. The Associate Director is a Senior member of the Public Affairs & Development team, managing all of the Schomburg Center’s communication efforts, including marketing and promotion, media relations, public information, and audience development both institutionally and for each of the Center’s programs and collection divisions.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Public Affairs and Development:
•Spearheads the development and implementation of innovative and effective communications efforts focusing on both short and long-term goals
•Successfully promotes the Schomburg Center regionally, nationally, and globally
•Builds ongoing public interest and support for Schomburg Center programming
•Maximizes revenues through ticket sales, media promotions, product marketing and other sources
•Sustains and expands the Schomburg Center’s various audiences
Additional Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or related field; Master's degree preferred
•Broad knowledge of African American and African Diasporan history and culture
•Significant experience, preferably 5+ years, in marketing and communications, including senior management experience
•Successfully demonstrated experience in planning and conducting major marketing and communications campaigns
•Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships—internal and external, implement non-media-based community relations efforts, and facilitate cross-functional efforts
•Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
•Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
•Ability to work effectively under pressure
•High level of creativity and entrepreneurship
•A vested interest and history of success using alternative and online approaches to marketing (such as web-based promotions, social media) and developing innovative media partnerships to implement collaborative efforts
•Experience with promotion in a heritage and/or cultural institution preferred
How to Apply:
To apply, please follow the link below:

http://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/5905/job

The New York Public Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

www.nypl.org


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