Job location: Wake Forest, NC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-01-22
Req: R0002314
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Job Description Summary

*This position is in the Town of Wake Forest, NC, home of the original campus of Wake Forest University.

Promotes and enhances the functions of the Wake Forest Historical Museum and Wake Forest College Birthplace Society with museum constituents through social media, publications, and direct contact. Promotes an active museum program by seeking and administering grants,and supporting the board and executive director in efforts to cultivate and secure gifts, and works to strengthen relationships to increase philanthropic support. Oversees the daily operations of the Museum in collaboration with the Executive Director.

The Wake Forest Historical Museum interprets the early history of Wake Forest University before its move from its original home in Wake Forest to Winston-Salem, NC. It includes the Calvin Jones House (c. 1820) and a 7,000-square-foot facility (2010) with a large permanent exhibit, meeting space, offices, and archival space. The Birthplace Society is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that owns and oversees the operations of the Wake Forest Historical Museum.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Works in collaboration with the Manager of Community and Academic Learning to develop and implement a plan designed to encourage academic opportunities and programming.
• Develops, writes, and produces educational materials, newsletters, brochures, and other publications.
• Conducts media relations; maintains contacts with local print and broadcast media outlets.
• Updates website and social media platforms to enhance communication with alumni, Society members, volunteers, community organizations, and the university community
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and Manager of Community and Academic Learning, designs and develops museum exhibits and interpretative panels.
• Follows standard museum best practices
• Processes weekly financial deposits and compiles monthly board financial statements.
• Acts as a liaison with various committees and organizations in the Town of Wake Forest
• Seeks new sources of funding through direct fundraising solicitation and grants; responsible for grant writing and administration, and developing and maintaining relationships at the local level to foster philanthropic support
• Maintains membership data and semi-annual solicitations for Birthplace Society.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Community and Academic Learning, supports recruitment and training of docents and other volunteers.
• Greets public and conducts small and group tours
• Develops and maintains relationships with constituents through programing, and direct communication.
• Develops multi-media programming associated with new and existing exhibits at the Wake Forest Historical Museum.
• Attends board meetings and acts as general secretary to the Board of Directors
• Manages the overall archival and artifact collection of the museum
• Contributes to a transparent and equitable organizational culture where ethical and equity policies and practices are understood and lived out by all staff.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, history, museum studies, or reasonably related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
• Proficiency in web-site design, social media communications, and design software
• Prefer knowledge of basic museum practices and standards.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Wake Forest University Advancement and a commitment to equity, particularly racial equity, with a willingness to proactively learn about it and integrate it into all aspects of the work.
• Respect for the dignity and abilities of all people.
• Accuracy and attention to detail regarding print media and events coordination.
• Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Employee development and performance management skills
• Ability to recruit, train, supervise and motivate volunteers in multiple areas of responsibility.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends, ability to travel occasionally, and meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work only.

Note:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Additional Job Description

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on February 20, 2020.

Time Type Requirement

Full timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.