Marketing & Social Media Volunteer

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PURPOSE:

Assist the Society’s Marketing & PR department by providing administrative support for a variety of day-to-day activities related to maintenance of Society web pages and social media accounts. The volunteer in this role will have an interest in research and marketing initiatives with the expectations to gain some entry-level experience in the museum field.

DUTIES:

• Assist in updating DHS website with events, exhibits and museum information;
• Research print marketing materials from peer institutions, including visitor guides, membership brochures, flyers, newsletters, invitations, etc.
• Research websites of peer institutions in preparation for DHS website overhaul;
• Assemble press kits, membership packages and other takeaways for museum events;
• Distribute postcards, flyers, invitations, etc. to local businesses;
• Establish internal communications pipeline for DHS staff;
• Share upcoming event dates with DHS staff and external community lists;
• Assist in creating content for DHS social media channels.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULING:

This is a term-limited role lasting for approximately 4 months (16 weeks) in length. All volunteers must have the ability to provide 4-8 hours per week for a minimum 16 weeks, or until project completion. There are no exceptions.

Length of time for each shift will be established between the volunteer and Society staff in advance for efficient scheduling; although the volunteer will be expected to be in attendance for the duration of their shift.

There will be a one month trial period for this volunteer position. DHS will work with each volunteer to assign duties that are a best fit for our needs and each individual interest level.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• An interest in marketing, public relations and social media outlets;
• Intermediate computer skills;
• Maintain the ability to follow precise directions;
• Efficiency in spelling, grammar and have good writing skills;
• Have phenomenal research skills and experience creating proposals;
• Be creative and comfortable pitching ideas;
• Maintain the ability to work individually and as part a team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Volunteers should expect a moderately intimate and quiet working environment; with interdepartmental collaboration. This volunteer position is located in the administrative wing of the Society offices, and all administrative work will normally be performed in a typical clerical/office work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this role, the volunteer will be frequently required to sit, stand and walk.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this volunteer role.

TRAINING & SUPPORT:

Volunteers will receive on-the-job training for Society standards in research and our social media platform. All projects will be supervised by the marketing department and policies/processes will be shared accordingly.