Bell Museum Community Events Coordinator

About the Job

Bell Museum

This is a supplemental/intermittent hourly, Unit 6 AFSCME Clerical & Office position.

Payrate: $23.14/hour

This position is not benefit eligible

Work Location: Hybrid. (Majority of time is at off-site events within the Twin Cities metro area.)

Application Deadline: April 10, 2024

Position Summary:

The Bell Museum is looking to hire an enthusiastic individual to promote exploration and curiosity at the Bell Museum to new audiences and the surrounding community. The person in this position will facilitate our marketing efforts at community and promotional events in the metro area and directly support partnership events hosted at the Bell Museum.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, implementation and follow-up for metro area community events (70%)

• Completing and sending applications to secure event participation and partnership.

• Collaborating with different departments to determine event content (activities, appropriate giveaways, collateral, etc.)

• Gathering event equipment (tables, giveaways, table cloths, etc.) for various events

• Maintain enthusiastic, engaging and welcoming booth/table presence at events

• Provide day of event coverage in collaboration with assigned staff

• Maintain relationships with various community partners (30%)

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED and five years related experience to include project management. Coursework in a related field may substitute for some years of experience.

• Strong organizational and logistical planning skills

• Detail oriented with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to communicate and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds both internally and externally

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Frequent transportation and moving of event equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently under deadlines

• Weekend and Evening work required, along with travel

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a University or personal vehicle

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous event, communication, marketing and/or public relations experience or coursework desirable

• Fluency in a language other than English (preferably Spanish, Hmong, or Somali)

• Interest in working in a non-profit organization

• Experience with Microsoft and Google platforms

Work Hours: Flexible, busy season is May-October. Hours will vary week to week (hours are typically up to 19 hours per week) based on interest, follow-up tasks, and events. Possibility of up to 30 hours per week during State Fair season.

Pay Rate: $23.14/hour

Work Location: Hybrid (some office time as needed. Majority of time is at off-site events within the Twin Cities metro area.)

About the Department

The Bell ignites and sustains curiosity for nature and the universe. The Bell Museum envisions a hopeful future where all are inspired by nature and empowered by science.

The Bell Museum is Minnesota's official natural history museum, established by the legislature in 1872 and held in trust by the University of Minnesota. For over a century, the museum has preserved and interpreted our state's rich natural history and served learners of all ages. Additionally, our scientific collections contain over one million specimens, representing every county in Minnesota and various locales around the globe, and the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium expands the mission to the universe and points beyond.

We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

We believe it is essential to create an environment that welcomes and empowers people from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to have equitable access to the museum's resources as well as opportunities to transform our work. We are committed to upholding the diversity, equity, and inclusion definitions and values set forth by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the University of Minnesota.

These values will be integrated in all aspects of the museum, including:

• Hiring, recruitment, retention, and advancement of staff and volunteers

• Selection and evaluation of program and exhibition content

• Providing meaningful opportunities to participate in planning and leadership

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).