Temporary Marketing Events Coordinator

About Us : The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere.

Griffin MSI exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI's mission to inspire the inventive genius in everyone is realized through its world-class exhibits and engaging guest experiences.

The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

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We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as : benefits starting on day one of employment, a progressive employee wellness program, hybrid work modality for eligible positions, free parking in Griffin MSI's garage, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job :

The Marketing Events Coordinator will support the coordination and implementation of public events, including the Museum's Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival and Naughty or Nice holiday events.

This is a temporary, part-time position taking place onsite at the Museum.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and schedule cultural performers, programming partners and vendors.
• Develop, plan and train on holiday activities and crafts.
• Set up and take down for at least two holiday events.
• Support the Sr. Director, Business Development in the show running of Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival and Naughty or Nice events.
• Attend and support tech rehearsals and dress rehearsals.
• Respond to radio calls, check in on vendors and coordinate with multiple partners before and during events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) to two (2) years of events and / or programming project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Proven and successful project manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under occasional pressure while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Must possess expert-level written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and possess the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Language :
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical :
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as basic math, percentages, etc.
• Reasoning :
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Physical :
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment :
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our DEAI Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations.

As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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