Current Opportunities

ABOUT THE WADSWORTH
Holding its collection in trust for all people, the Wadsworth Atheneum is dedicated to advancing knowledge and inspiring everyone to experience and appreciate excellence in art and culture.
Founded in 1842 with a vision for infusing art into the American experience, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years and encompassing European art from antiquity to contemporary as well as American art from the 1600s through today. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the oldest continuously operating public art museum in the United States, opening its doors to the public in 1844.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• As a member of the Senior Management Team reporting to the Director CEO, you will develop and execute brand marketing, communications, and visitor services strategies that drive community engagement, build institutional identity, advance visibility, and increase revenue.  As an organizational leader, you will work in close partnership with colleagues across the museum on initiatives, projects, and goals, delivering excellent service to museum staff, volunteers, members, and guests.
• Guided by the museum’s, mission, values, and strategic you will employ traditional and non-tradition platforms to establish an exciting local, national, and international identity for the museum as a welcoming, inclusive, and world-class  cultural destination. 
• Serving as representative and spokesperson for the museum in the community, the field, and media you will participate in various professional events, managing on-the-ground logistics and providing advance staffing at PR events and executive presentations.
• You will develop and oversee the museum’s overall brand strategy and manage the aesthetic vision and voice in all content including graphic identity, collateral materials, digital presence, advertising, promotional programs, and signage.
• Consistent with the museum’s commitment to executing the highest quality experience for our guests, you will build, train, and supervise a team of highly motivated gallery attendants to facilitate the guest experience. 
WHO YOU ARE
• Creative, collaborative, data- driven, and forward-thinking.
• Possess deep experience in all areas of marketing including website tracking and metrics; social media; PR and advertising; videography and photography; email marketing and communications; CRM database; SEO; mobile engagement platforms; E-commerce, including website optimization, and email acquisition strategies.
• Proven ability to create and successfully execute a multi-strategy, multi-year marketing and communications plan.
• Skilled at managing within a compact and nimble organization, responsible for both high level strategy and logistical implementation. 
• Superior writing and editing skills, with a strong sense of narrative and story-telling and as well as superb presentation and public speaking skills. 
• Emotionally intelligent, able to foster effective working relationships at all levels and lead, motivate, and evaluate staff in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field
• 10 or more years combined experience in direct-to-consumer marketing and communications; public and media relations; and brand and digital strategies. 
• Experience in marketing and communications for visitor/customer focused organizations such as cultural, arts, or tourism is preferred.

THE REWARD
The museum offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefit plan including:
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Retirement Plan
• Commuter Assistance Program
• Museum Discounts

TO APPLY
Send a cover letter noting the reason for your interest, salary requirements, and resume to: Staffing.VS@TheWadsworth.org. 

Wadsworth Atheneum is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.