Marketing Director

MOI is seeking an organized, creative self-starter interested in advancing the mission of the Museum of Idaho by leading our strategic communication efforts. The Director of Marketing is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing, communications, and brand strategies that drive visitation, boost earned revenue, and enhance the museum’s visibility and community engagement. This role focuses on voice, strategic partnerships, and data-driven decision-making to achieve institutional goals.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, social, print, in-person, media) for major exhibitions and events
• Develop compelling verbal and visual messaging for exhibitions, programs, fundraising initiatives, and institutional narratives. Create and oversee the creation of content.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the marketing team (including the part-time marketing/social media coordinator and external vendors/agencies)
• Oversee the marketing budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources
• Direct public relations and media outreach efforts, serving as the museum’s primary spokesperson
• Forge strategic partnerships with cultural influencers and community leaders to magnify outreach efforts
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and audience data to inform strategies and identify growth opportunities
• Lead the museum’s brand strategy, maintaining its unique voice and ensuring consistency in visual identity and messaging
• Work with other MOI departments to align communication strategies and determine the marketability of potential future offerings
• Establish KPIs and utilize analytics tools to track, measure, and report on the ROI and effectiveness of all marketing and communications activities
• Oversee the museum’s digital presence

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to work independently
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear understanding of and alignment with the museum’s mission, vision, and values
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills/teamwork ability (including strong customer service skills; ability to engage and converse with people of all ages and backgrounds, take creative feedback constructively, etc.)
• Experience in a managerial role
• An eye for design
• 2 years’ experience as a Director of Marketing or working closely with a head of marketing
• 2 years’ experience using Adobe Creative Suite in a professional environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Compensation, benefits, and schedule

• Starting salary: $65,000 – 70,000
• Benefits include health and dental insurance fully paid for employee, Simple IRA (traditional and Roth options) with employer match, generous PTO, and gym membership
• Standard Mon-Fri schedule with occasional evening and weekend work required for museum and community events

Application process

• To apply, please send an email to Executive Director Jeff Carr (director@museumofidaho.org) by Wednesday, October 15, with a resume, cover letter, and your answer to the following prompt all in a single attachment.
• Prompt: Evaluate the Museum of Idaho’s online presence and share one thing you think is working and one thing you would change. Explain your reasoning in 300 words or less.
• (Applications received through LinkedIn's portal will not be reviewed.)