Employment

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Department: Marketing & Communications

Position Overview

The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications Coordinator to support and enhance our marketing and outreach efforts. This role is responsible for developing and implementing compelling content across various communication channels, ensuring consistent brand messaging and engaging with our community. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with experience in digital marketing, content creation and entry-level graphic design.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to execute the following responsibilities effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Public Relations to develop and implement strategic marketing and communication initiatives that align with organizational goals.
• Assist in executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional media channels.
• Stay informed on industry trends and recommend adjustments to enhance outreach and engagement efforts. 
• Create, edit, and manage engaging content for websites, email campaigns, newsletters, social media, and other communication platforms. 
• Maintain an updated content calendar and coordinate messaging across platforms. 
• Develop print and digital collateral, including brochures, event signage and promotional materials. 
• Manage and grow SCI’s social media presence, ensuring a balance between promotional content and mission-driven storytelling. 
• Respond to audience inquiries and engage with followers across social platforms and online review sites. 
• Monitor social media trends and analytics to optimize content performance. 
• Assist with basic graphic design projects, including social media graphics, flyers, and event materials, using tools like Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Ensure consistent application of SCI’s brand guidelines across all internal and external materials. 
• Identify and address any brand or messaging inconsistencies. 
• Track and analyze key performance metrics across marketing and communication efforts. 
• Generate reports to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Assist in marketing and promotional efforts for fundraising events, community programs, and special initiatives. 
• Develop signage and promotional materials for on-site events, ensuring seamless communication and brand consistency. 
• Support additional projects as assigned to advance SCI’s mission and communication goals. 
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Experience and/or Other Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or public relations (nonprofit experience preferred).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and best practices for engagement.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, WordFly, Feathr).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience with Google Analytics and other marketing performance tools.
• Basic knowledge of photography and videography.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer but is occasionally active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours will vary based on business needs and includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A Monday-Friday is typical with core hours occurring between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend work may be required, as well as some travel.

To Apply

Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Hourly, Non-exempt
Department: Preschool
Reports To: Director of Early Childhood Learning

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for assisting the development and implementation of the Science Center of Iowa Preschool program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with classroom activities
• Prepare and maintain classroom for daily use
• Meet with classroom teacher to prepare materials for daily use
• Communicate daily with parents on any discipline problems that might arise
• Meet with Preschool staff once a month for planning and activities of the ensuing month
• Attend and assist with all parent/preschooler special events during the school year, if desired
• Create and design classroom games and materials

Requirements:

• Maintain current first aid, universal precautions, CPR and mandatory peporter credentials
• Pass a physical examination and TB every two years
• Excellent teaching and communication skills
• Love of children
• A desire to work with and teach preschoolers
• Inexhaustible patience
• Must enjoy working as part of the Science Center of Iowa team
• Must be able to pass background checks and DCI fingerprinting

Working Hours:

Varied hours; needs to be available during normal school hours Monday through Friday 7:15 am–5:30 pm.

To Apply

Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.