| Job Title: |
Director of Marketing |
| Classification: |
Full Time |
| Department: |
Communications & Development |
| Reports To: |
VP Development, Communications and Gov. Relations |
| Direct Report: |
Marketing/Communications Mgr, Membership/Sales Mgr |
| Contact Email: |
development@sciowa.org |
| Scope: |
The Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater seeks an experienced Director of Marketing who will be responsible for the development and management of strategic and detailed marketing and public relations plans. The candidate should have a comprehensive understanding and the core competencies to drive participation at one of the highest attended cultural and learning attractions in the state. SCI is looking for an effective marketer focused on reaching core audiences and an innovator to expand non-traditional marketing opportunities while attracting new audiences.
A successful track record must be demonstrated and leadership skills will be necessary to lead a team of professionals, directly and across departments, to achieve the SCI Business Plan. This director must be highly motivated, organized and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications along with careful expense management. |
| Responsibilities: |
• Development, management and implementation of a marketing & PR plan that encompasses all core areas of SCI including major projects, exhibits, IMAX, general public and school visitation, and membership
• Strategic oversight of advertising and promotions, website design and functionality, media relations, community partnerships and brand management
• Public relations planning and ongoing media relationship management
• Introduce creative promotional strategies and leverage in-kind support from third party partners
• Oversight of market research, evaluation and marketing return on investment
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with other science centers and local attractions
• Must uphold the values and integrity of the Science Center of Iowa
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| Requirements: |
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in marketing and communications. |
| Working Hours: |
Primarily business hours Monday – Friday, but flexibility in scheduling is required as some nights and weekends will be expected.
Please send resume with experience and salary requirements no later than December 7, 2009 to development@sciowa.org |