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Bronx Childrens Museum

Museum Educator

Bronx, NY

$20/hr

Description Museum Educator - Part-Time Department: Programs & Education Location: Bronx, NY ... Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding program needs, concerns, and ...

Bronx Childrens Museum

Museum Educator

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Description:Museum Educator - Part-Time Department: Programs & Education Location: Bronx, NY ... Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding program needs, concerns, and ...

Bronx Childrens Museum

Museum Educator

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding program needs, concerns, and ... Experience in Arts, STEAM, museum education, informal learning, or community-based education.

Miami Childrens Museum

Museum Playologist

Miami, FL · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Miami Children's Museum is looking for a Museum Playologist to help us spark curiosity, inspire ... Excellent verbal communication skills. * Proactive, responsible, and timely. * Previous informal ...

The Neon Museum

Museum Guide

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15.45/hr

Enforce and clearly communicate Museum policies in a patient and professional manner. * Support special events, tours, and operational activities as assigned. * Assist with administrative tasks and ...

Miami Childrens Museum Inc

Museum Playologist

Miami, FL

$36K - $46K/yr

Miami Children's Museum is looking for a Museum Playologist to help us spark curiosity, inspire ... Excellent verbal communication skills. * Proactive, responsible, and timely. * Previous informal ...

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How much do museum communications jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum communications in the United States is $29.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Museum Communications?

A Museum Communications job involves managing and promoting a museum's public image, messaging, and outreach efforts. This includes overseeing media relations, social media, marketing campaigns, and community engagement to attract visitors and support the museum's mission. Professionals in this role collaborate with curators, educators, and leadership to ensure clear and effective communication of exhibitions, events, and initiatives. Their work helps build audience engagement, strengthen the museum's brand, and enhance its public presence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Museum Communications, and why are they important?

To thrive in Museum Communications, you need a strong background in public relations, marketing, and written and verbal communication, often supported by a degree in communications, museum studies, or a related field. Familiarity with digital marketing platforms, social media tools, basic graphic design software, and press release distribution systems is highly valued. Outstanding interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences set top candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for effectively promoting the museum's mission, engaging the public, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and the media.

What are some common challenges faced in Museum Communications roles?

One of the main challenges in Museum Communications is balancing the need to engage diverse audiences while maintaining accurate and respectful representation of museum content. Professionals in this field often navigate tight deadlines for press releases, manage multiple marketing campaigns simultaneously, and respond to unexpected situations, such as crisis communications. Close collaboration with curators, educators, and external partners is essential for aligning messaging and ensuring information is both accessible and compelling. Developing creative strategies to highlight exhibitions and programming while managing a consistent public image can be both demanding and highly rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Museum Communications job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,027 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Communications Coordinator, Colby College Museum of Art

Colby College

Waterville, ME • On-site

$19.23 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Colby College rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

386th of 627 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Description
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Job Summary:
The Communications Coordinator supports the execution of the Museum's communications and marketing strategy by coordinating content production, managing communications platforms, and ensuring the timely delivery of communications across multiple channels. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this position collaborates with colleagues throughout the Museum and across the College to promote exhibitions, public programs, collections, and institutional initiatives.
The Communications Coordinator manages the day-to-day communications operations, maintains digital content, coordinates production schedules, and assists with media relations, marketing materials, and communications analytics. This position plays a critical role in maintaining consistent, accurate, and engaging communications that advance the Museum's mission and strategic priorities.
The hiring range for this position is $19.23 - $24.00 per hour.
Essential Functions
To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Digital Communication and Website Management (25%):
  • Maintain and update the Museum website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and aligned with institutional standards.
  • Coordinate website updates for exhibitions, public programs, collections, events, and institutional initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners on content management system (CMS) projects and enhancements.
  • Conduct routine quality assurance reviews of digital content.
  • Manage and update the Museum's Bloomberg Connects guide and external organizational profiles.
  • Submit Museum events and programs to community calendars and promotional listings.

Social Media and Digital Engagement (20%):
  • Develop, schedule, and publish social media content in collaboration with the Mirken Fellow and Museum staff.
  • Coordinate the collection of content, photography, and digital assets across Museum departments.
  • Monitor audience engagement and respond or escalate inquiries as appropriate.
  • Manage paid social media promotions within established budgets.
  • Track engagement metrics and prepare summary reports.

Email Marketing and Communications Content (15%):
  • Maintain email marketing distribution lists through ongoing database management and imports.
  • Coordinate production of dedicated email campaigns in partnership with Museum departments.
  • Track project progress and facilitate communication among project stakeholders.
  • Support efficient communications workflows and operational processes.

Communication Operations and Project Coordination (15%):
  • Maintain communications calendars and project schedules.
  • Coordinate timelines and deliverables for communications initiatives across Museum departments.
  • Track project progress and facilitate communication among project stakeholders.
  • Support efficient communication workflows and operational processes.

Marketing Materials and Vendor Coordination (10%):
  • Coordinate production of print and digital marketing materials.
  • Serve as liaison with graphic designers, printers, photographers, and other external vendors.
  • Monitor project timelines, approvals, and production schedules.
  • Ensure marketing materials meet institutional branding standards.

Media Relations and Communication Support (10%)
  • Maintain media contact databases and press distribution lists.
  • Assist in preparing press releases, media advisories, media kits, and institutional announcements.
  • Coordinate logistics for media interviews, visits, and public events.
  • Represent the Museum during communications activities, as appropriate.

Student Supervision and Analytics (5%)
  • Assist in supervising and mentoring the Museum's summer communications intern.
  • Collect and analyze communications metrics across website, email marketing, social media, and Bloomberg Connects.
  • Prepare regular reports to support evaluation of communications effectiveness and future planning.

Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Graphic Design, Art History, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years of professional experience supporting communications, marketing, public relations, or digital content management.
  • Demonstrated experience writing and editing content for multiple communications channels.
  • Experience coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Experience in a museum, higher education, nonprofit, or arts environment.
  • Experience with CMS platforms, email marketing software, social media management tools, and communications analytics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent written, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Working knowledge of website content management systems and digital communications platforms.
  • Familiarity with email marketing software and social media scheduling tools.
  • Ability to interpret and apply institutional brand standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work.
  • Interest in museums, visual arts, education, or cultural organizations.

Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • To perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.
  • This position involves working with a variety of timelines, including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to urgent needs.
  • In this role, the employee will interact with members of the public and others in a variety of situations and conversations. Presenting oneself in a professional, respectful, and thoughtful manner at all times is an important part of the role.
  • This position includes regular movement throughout office spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations.
  • Daily work will involve extended use of a computer, including keyboard and mouse
  • Physical requirements differ by position. In general, most roles involve lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
  • Vision requirements for this position include the ability to see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as needed.
  • The work environment is dynamic and engaging, often involving multiple tasks and projects that require shifting focus and strong organizational skills..
  • The noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus activity.

  • Requires occasional weekend and evening work.

Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application.

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