Digital Media Coordinator-Part time

Posted: 01/14/2025

Job Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Marketing
Work Schedule: 20-25 hours per week, onsite
Hourly Wage Range: $17-$19 per hour
Overview
The Figge Art Museum is seeking a creative, innovative, and detail-oriented Digital Media Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis. This role focuses exclusively on digital media coordination, including managing social media, marketing campaigns, email marketing, and other digital media projects. If you are passionate about art and have a knack for storytelling, and excel at engaging communities, we encourage you to apply.
About the Role
The Digital Media Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Marketing to enhance the museum's digital presence. You will be responsible for creating, scheduling, and publishing compelling content across various digital platforms, ensuring our online communications are consistent, vibrant, and aligned with the museum's mission. Your innovative ideas and ability to tell stories that resonate with diverse audiences will help the Figge build deeper connections with its communities.
Key Responsibilities

  • Social Media Management: Develop, schedule, and publish content across all social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, etc.). Monitor engagement and respond to comments and messages.
  • Email Marketing: Create and manage email marketing campaigns, including newsletters and promotional emails. Analyze campaign performance and optimize for better results.
  • Digital Marketing Campaigns: Assist in the planning and execution of digital marketing campaigns, including paid digital social and advertising as well as user-generated content.
  • Content Creation: Collaborate with the marketing team to produce high-quality digital, including compelling stories, captions, photos, videos, and graphics.
  • Community Engagement: Foster meaningful connections with online and local communities by creating engaging content and responding thoughtfully to interactions.
  • Analytics and Reporting: Track and analyze digital media metrics to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies. Provide regular reports to the Director of Marketing.
  • Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on the latest trends in digital media and social media marketing. Implement new strategies to keep the museum’s digital presence fresh and engaging.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with various departments to gather content and ensure all digital media efforts align with the museum’s goals and events.
Qualifications
Must Haves:
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital media coordination, social media management, or a related field.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.), and graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Communication Skills: Excellent storytelling, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop innovative digital media campaigns.
Would Like to Have:
  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Additional Tools: Experience with video production and photography.
  • Campaign Experience: Experience with advertising campaigns, including paid social.
  • Industry Experience: Previous experience in the nonprofit sector or arts-related organization.
About Us
The Figge Art Museum brings art and people together and enriches our community with the experience of art through education, collections, exhibitions, and preservation. Located on the Mississippi River in Downtown Davenport, the Figge is the premier art exhibition and education facility between Chicago and Des Moines. Its 110,000-square-foot landmark glass building, designed by British architect David Chipperfield, is home to one of the Midwest’s finest art collections and combines collection and exhibition galleries, education studios, an auditorium, a café, and a bustling lobby. The Figge has a professional staff of 30 and presents over 20 rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary art each year as well as art classes, educational programs, special events, and outreach sessions that inspire and attract regional, national, and international audiences of all ages.
The Figge is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. We aim to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and safe environment and value varied ideas, perspectives, insights, skills, and experiences within our workplace. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. 
How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (or work samples) to [email protected]. Please indicate “Digital Media Coordinator” in the subject line. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications will be kept confidential.