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The Eiteljorg Museum seeks to attract, recruit, and support a diverse staff of talented people. We offer competitive packages and practice equal opportunity employment policies. In this section, find listings for any open positions.

Digital Marketing Manager

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art seeks to find a Digital Marketing Manager to join our team. This is a full-time position that includes benefits such as retirement, health, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, and short/long term disability. The Digital Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Marketing and interacts closely with all other departments in the museum. The Eiteljorg Museum seeks to attract, recruit and support a diverse staff of talented people, and practices equal opportunity employment policies.

TO APPLY:

Please submit résumé with cover letter to personnel@eiteljorg.com.  Address cover letter to Bert Beiswanger, Director of Marketing. No phone calls or email inquiries please.

Please note that a job offer will be contingent on completion of a successful background check.

Job Description

Position title: Digital Marketing Manager
Reports to: Director of Marketing
Department: Advancement

Status: Full-time, exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage and create content for the museum’s social media accounts, website and weekly e-newsletter, as well as any other relevant platforms.
  • Collaborate with director of marketing and communications, public relations manager and graphic designer in day-to-day execution of the overall marketing communications plans.
    • Develop and maintain digital presence with traditional and arts media, tourism and social influencers
    • Promote the museum and its exhibits and events through website content and social media platforms, including the museum’s own platforms as well as those of other outlets and social media influencers.
    • Create/edit photographs and video for social media and website.
    • Serve as a liaison (with director and PR manager) to traditional and digital media outlets and social media influencers, building fruitful relationships nationally, regionally and locally.
  • Foster ongoing relationships with community arts and tourism constituencies (Visit Indy, Downtown Indy Inc., Arts Council of Indianapolis, White River State Park, etc.); foster relationships with artists and community members through digital channels
  • Edit and write content for various assignments, producing clear, concise, clean (error-free) and compelling copy that delivers the institution’s key messages, including proofreading the work of others.
    • Write copy for social media messages across the museum’s channels
    • Write and compile a weekly e-newsletters (and other digital communications) promoting all things about the museum.
    • Create compelling web pages for exhibitions, events and various business units.
    • Ensure that community event calendars are kept updated with timely, relevant information,
    • Ensure proper style and brand standards in materials for distribution to the public.
  • Respond promptly to internal and external communications, social media direct messages from the public and phone messages and redirect them as necessary.
  • Manage projects assigned to the website design firm and other outside resources.
  • Lead involvement in community events with the help of other team members.
  • Manage assigned budget.
  • Co-manage and supervise interns and their day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Maintain visibility with peers and media via professional organizations and personal contact.
  • Manage, with other team members, department audiovisual equipment (cameras, laptop, mi-fi, stabilizer, digital media cards, chargers, etc.)
  • Participate as needed on internal museum committees.
  • Fulfill other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, media, public relations or related field with minimum of two years of experience preferred.

  • Strong creative skills and judgment with an energetic, entrepreneurial and timely approach to generating audience engagement and digital content.

  • Understanding of broad scope/framework and of integrated marketing communications planning and the roles various tactics play in achieving overall goals and objectives

  • Ability to formulate digital marketing plans and execute strategically and in a timely manner.

  • Strong verbal, written and editing skills, including ability to write clean, compelling copy and edit using AP style and standard editor’s marks; keen attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to creatively and strategically manage several social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.), a website and e-newsletter

  • Detail-oriented, flexible and versatile; excellent organizational and time management skills

  • An ability and willingness to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends (as media opportunities and museum events require)

  • Desire and ability to help organically promote the museum’s mission to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history, and cultures of the American West and the Indigenous peoples of North America, and willingness to apply the mission to all digital efforts, projects and messaging.

Skills:

  • Ability to lead and work in a fast-paced, fun and collaborative team environment
  • Relevant professional computer and software skills, experience and familiarity with social media platforms, and photography/video experience required
  • Graphic design and Adobe suite skills preferred
  • Knowledge of social media management software, website builders (WordPress), and e-newsletter distribution platforms a plus
Additional Information

A DIVERSE STAFF OF DEDICATED AND PASSIONATE PEOPLE: The Eiteljorg Museum seeks to attract, recruit and support a diverse staff of talented people. We offer competitive benefit packages and practice equal opportunity employment policies.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM: Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is a major cultural institution that has developed a national reputation for excellence. The Eiteljorg Museum shares the art, history and diverse cultures of Native America and the American West in all their diversity and complexity. As a 501c3 nonprofit, the Eiteljorg Museum conducts compelling art exhibitions and engaging programs for the public. In 2019, the museum celebrated 30 years of telling amazing stories.

Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Native Cultures and Community Engagement

The Eiteljorg Museum is currently accepting applications for the position Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Native Cultures and Community Engagement. The Eiteljorg Museum recognizes the critical importance having Native/Indigenous knowledge and experiences represented within the institution to actively and accurately incorporate Native presence/voices in museum activities. The Curator of Great Lakes Native Cultures and Community Engagement works to build strong, active, and ongoing relationships with Native communities, to share their stories with diverse audiences through exhibits, public presentations and other opportunities for engagement. This endowed position is responsible for implementing the museum’s Great Lakes Initiative, which seeks to establish the museum as a resource for programs, projects, and information related to the Native arts, histories, and cultures of our own Great Lakes region.  As a member of the curatorial and education/public programs teams, the position collaborates and provides support across departments in fulfilling the museum’s mission “to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history, and cultures of the American West and the Indigenous peoples of North America”. Applicants must be able to work legally in the United States. Full job description is attached.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter and resume to personnel@eiteljorg.com  with subject line heading to read: Hoback Curator. Faxed applications can be accepted at: (317) 275-1430

Review of applications will begin in June 2022 and continue until position is filled. Please note that a job offer will be contingent on completion of a successful background check.

Job Description

Reporting relationship: Vice President and Chief Curatorial Officer

Position title: Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Native Cultures and Community Engagement
Department: Curatorial and Public Programs/Education
Status: Full time, exempt 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a community liaison to grow and nurture relationships with Native American and First Nations tribes of the region including their cultural centers and historic preservation offices;
  • Work with tribal communities to facilitate access to the collection and other resources held by the Eiteljorg Museum;
  • Insure that institutional policies and practices reflect Native/Indigenous perspectives and are in alignment with cultural practices;
  • Be a resource for and provide support to the Native American community at the local, regional, and national level through public outreach and service;
  • Represent the Eiteljorg Museum at conferences, educational programs, and tribal events;
  • Fulfill administrative responsibilities including budget and deadline management, record keeping, responding to public inquiries, and following up with tribal requests and potential donors.

Curatorial Responsibilities

  • Work independently and in partnership with other curatorial staff to develop exhibitions.
  • Research and propose acquisitions in support of the institutional collecting plan and the Great Lakes Initiative.
  • Work with the Associate Curator of Native American Art and the VP & Chief Curatorial Officer to facilitate and support the Native American Advisory Council

Education and Public Programs

  • Collaborate with public programs and education staff to propose and develop educational resources (K-12) and public programs.
  • Present and participate in public programs, curatorial talks, and museum guide training;
  • Serve as a resource for public programs and education staff to meet the needs of students, educators, and the general public.

Collections

  • Work with the Collections Information Specialist and the museum’s database TMS (The Museum System) to provide culturally appropriate attributions and contextual information for items in the collection.
    Requirements / Qualifications

    Requirements/Qualifications:

    • Graduate degree* in arts or humanities such as history, art history, Native American studies, anthropology, education, social work/social justice, or a related subject.
    • Experience and knowledge will be given consideration as a substitution for a graduate degree.
    • Demonstrated experience building and nurturing relationships with Native/Indigenous communities.
    • Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in an educational setting, museum, cultural center, or related entity.
    • Knowledge of the arts, histories, and cultures of the Native/Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region
    • Demonstrated public speaking skills;
    • Ability to multi-task and work independently or as part of a team;
    • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to audience engagement and public outreach;
    • Ability to travel as needed.

    The successful candidate will be expected to:                   

    • Support the Eiteljorg Museum’s mission, goals, values, and implementation of the museum’s strategic plan;
    • Contribute to building a positive team spirit and cooperative atmosphere with co-workers;
    • Follow museum and department policies and procedures; maintain records, and live up to commitments including completion of tasks accurately and on time;
    • Participate in acquisitions committee and collections council activities;
    • Maintain proficiency in all computer-related programs to perform job duties;
    • Adhere to safe work procedures;
    • Value and appreciate others’ knowledge and skills;
    • Have a sense of humor                                                                                                                                    

    Physical Demands:

    • Ability to enter data into a computer;
    • Ability to perform delicate operations when handling fragile items
      Additional Information

      A DIVERSE STAFF OF DEDICATED AND PASSIONATE PEOPLE: The Eiteljorg Museum seeks to attract, recruit and support a diverse staff of talented people. We offer competitive benefit packages and practice equal opportunity employment policies.

      ABOUT THE MUSEUM: Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is a major cultural institution that has developed a national reputation for excellence. The Eiteljorg Museum shares the art, history and diverse cultures of Native America and the American West in all their diversity and complexity. As a 501c3 nonprofit, the Eiteljorg Museum conducts compelling art exhibitions and engaging programs for the public. In 2019, the museum celebrated 30 years of telling amazing stories.

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