Marketing & Social Media Coordinator (Promotional Only)

Job Description:

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator (Promotional Only)

Description

Description

The Marketing and Social Media Coordinator performs work of minimal difficulty in the marketing of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, and its programs and special events, including the creation and coordination of social media and digital advertising content. This position reports to the Junior Museum's Marketing and Events Lead.

The Junior Museum and Zoo is a local family destination that serves children, birth to age 8, through its science exhibits and zoo, and children to age 11 through its school programs and summer camps. Approximately 117,000 visitors enjoy the Museum and Zoo each year and 23,000 take part in its science lessons and field trips at the Museum, in local schools, and in local open spaces. The Junior Museum’s mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or AA degree with emphasis on marketing or communications
• Two years of marketing, communications and/or social media experience
• Demonstrated excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Some graphic design ability

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists Marketing and Events Lead in the development and distribution of digital and print collateral to publicize museum programs, public hours, exhibits, special events and brand awareness
• Works with Marketing & Event Lead to develop an annual marketing plan and calendar
• Works with staff to gather ideas and content (images, videos, etc) for social media
• Executes social media and digital advertising calendar
• Creates fliers for on-site promotion of programs and special events
• Helps maintain contact lists for constituents-families, schools, partner organizations, and other organizations through which the museum advertises programs, exhibits, and events
• Creates detailed analytical reports measuring success rates of social media, digital advertising, and website placements using google analytics and other similar tools
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required

Supplemental Information

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and follow-through skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required
• Demonstrate written and verbal public communications skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Work Conditions:

Some lifting may be required. Position may sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, and deal with a wide range of people.
Special Requirements:

• TB Testing
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation

Salary/Benefits - $29.39-$33.39 per hour; hourly health stipend, paid holidays and sick time.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

Medical Stipend
$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave
Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement
City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$29.39 - $33.39 Hourly