Digital Marketing Coordinator (Temporary/Part-Time)

Digital Marketing Coordinator (Temporary/Part Time)

Structure:

Primary Location: Cantor Arts Center. Position may be hybrid with required to be onsite for select meetings and content sourcing.

Reports to: Director of Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Partnerships

Profile:

Job Type: Non-Academic Staff

Employee Status: Temporary/Contingent (as needed basis)

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Schedule: Part-time, on an as needed basis. Expected to average about 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be required depending on needs.

Rate of Pay: $32-$38 per hour. The hourly rate will depend on the candidate’s experience.

Description - External 

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

Founded when the university opened in 1891, the Cantor Arts Center is an established resource for teaching and research on campus, and for the broader Bay Area community. The Cantor’s collection spans 5,000 years and includes 41,000 works of art from around the globe, and the museum presents some 15 special exhibitions each year. In 2014, the Anderson Collection at Stanford University opened next to the Cantor Arts Center, featuring a world-class collection of modern and contemporary American paintings and sculpture including Bay Area Figuration, Abstract Expressionism, and Light and Space Minimalism. 

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Partnerships for the Cantor and the Anderson, the Digital Marketing Coordinator (Temporary/Part Time) will support both the Cantor Arts Center (85% time commitment) and the Anderson Collection (15% time commitment), working to develop, align, and implement communication strategies that advance the missions of the two Stanford art museums and engage diverse audiences.This role is part-time and contingent, and requires approximately 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be required depending on needs. The hourly rate of pay is estimated at $32-$38 per hour, depending on the candidate’s experience.

In this role you will:

• Drive audience engagement and growth through both paid and organic social media initiatives, digital advertising, the e-newsletter, websites for both museums, and other digital platforms.
• Manage the development and implementation of the social media and digital community strategy for the Cantor Arts Center and Anderson Collection, with the objective of cultivating audience growth and furthering media relations efforts.
• Create and manage comprehensive digital editorial calendars, including maintaining brand standards through the institutions’ distinctive voices. Support awareness of and engagement with both museums through promotion of collections, exhibitions, academic programs, and public programs to the campus community and the public.
• Manage digital ad buys and placements.
• Develop and organize assets (copy, photography, and video) to be used across various digital media platforms.
• Support the efforts of all departments across both museums in promoting their programs to the public and other stakeholders.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of digital marketing in its many forms, and how to optimize all platforms given their ongoing evolution.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to employ both creative flair  and high attention to detail.
• Experience with digital and social media marketing, both organic and paid.
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Team player who is eager to collaborate with and learn from others.
• Previous experience in marketing and communications, preferably in a visual arts context, helpful.
• Knowledge of and passion for the visual arts—including previous museum, nonprofit, or gallery experience—helpful.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Cantor Arts Center, Anderson Collection, and Vice Presidency for the Arts, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Let us know in your cover letter how your experience makes you a good fit for us. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

TO APPLY:

Please email resume and cover letter to museum_marcomms@stanford.edu with the subject line APPLICATION: Digital Marketing Coordinator (Temporary/Part Time), your last name. Applications must include a cover letter and three work samples as follows: a) a writing sample of up to 500 words; b) an example of an organic social media campaign you’ve created; and c) an example of a paid social media campaign you’ve created. Please indicate the date on which you could be available to begin work in your cover letter. Applications submitted by January 15, 2025 will be given priority.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. 

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.