The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is seeking a part-time Communications Specialist to assist in the day-to-day operations of the marketing and communications office. The individual will spend most of their day working to push forward digital communications to the public and media.

This is a non-exempt part-time position (approximately 16-18 hours per week) between $20-$24/hour based on experience, and the successful individual will be compensated on an hourly basis. The job would be a standard weekday position with occasional night and weekend work for special events. Benefits include free parking, free admission to local museums and zoos, and store discount. Benefits for part-time positions do not include health or retirement plans.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Assist with the day-to-day digital campaign management across social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
• Engage with Exhibits, Education, and other Museum teams to identify and create stories, campaigns, promotions and other messaging of interest to social media followers
• Assist with compiling monthly reporting analysis of campaign performance metrics
• Assist with campaign strategy development, including proposal development

 Preferred Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Basic understanding and use of the Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Photoshop and Premiere
• Previous experience with editing and exporting photos and videos for delivery across a wide range of channels: YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, IGTV, and Instagram and Facebook Stories.
• Experience managing social media accounts and creating content
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills, with ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects on tight deadlines. 
• Strong research skills required to develop postings from the Library exhibits and archives
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including ability to analyze data and create engagement plans.
• Ability to work across teams fluidly
• Enthusiasm and desire to make an impact on a mission-driven team
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

ABOUT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY LIBRARY FOUNDATION

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization founded in 1984 to provide financial support, staffing, and creative resources for the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The Kennedy Presidential Library and the Kennedy Library Foundation seek to promote, through educational and community programs, a greater appreciation and understanding of American politics, history, and culture, the process of governing and the importance of public service.

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an outstanding benefits package.