George Mason’s Gunston Hall is seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful and innovative staff member to serve as a part-time Marketing Assistant. The Marketing Assistant reports to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations. The Marketing Assistant supports and assists the Marketing office with various tasks including developing and researching content for the website, social media and public relations, assisting with designing ads – digital and print, responding to inquiries from journalists and alerting Director to potential issues percolating in the press, monitoring media alerts for mentions of Gunston Hall, take photographs for social media or website posting, assist with retrieving data from Google Ads, Analytics, Business and other social media platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

· Social Media – assist Director in researching and preparation of social media content for Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms

· Writing, editing and proofreading content – print or digital

· Retrieve data from various sources and enter into dashboards, spreadsheets or reports and/or create reports, spreadsheets and dashboards as needed

· Design graphics or advertisements when needed

· Photographing or videoing events when needed

· Respond to marketing material requests

· Monitor media alerts for mentions of Gunston Hall

Qualifications:

· Some years of work experience related to marketing and social media

· Strong written and verbal skills

· Demonstrated proficiency with social media – Facebook, Instagram, etc. and social media platforms such as HootSuite

· Graphic design skills including proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro or Rush

· Experience with Google Ads, Business and Analytics

· Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Teams or Power Bi

· Photography, video and editing skills with phone or digital camera

· Experience writing, editing and proofreading

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Employment at Gunston Hall include opportunities to enjoy 554 acres of outdoor recreational and environmental amenities along the Potomac River, an organizational commitment to wellness and personal fulfillment, access to comprehensive professional development programs, the ability to create flexible work experiences, and the opportunity to collaborate with a creative, innovative, and fun team of individuals who are all enthusiastically committed to the organization, our mission, and to each other’s success.

Compensation will be based on qualifications. Performance will be evaluated based on the achievement of collaboratively determined team and personal goals specific to the requirements of the position.

Gunston Hall is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and a wide range of experiences to the workplace are encouraged to apply.

The mission of Gunston Hall is to stimulate the exploration and understanding of principles expressed by George Mason in the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and a National Historic Landmark, the site includes Gunston Hall, reconstructed outbuildings, a visitor center and museum, event facility, museum shop, and 554 acres of diverse landscape situated along the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia. For more information, please visit www.gunstonhall.org.

To apply for this position please go to Virginia Jobs, the official website of the Commonwealth of Virginia ( https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home ) and fill out the application form.

Please note, Gunston Hall does not accept “See Resume” as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application for further consideration. Also, applications should include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Sandra Vieira

Phone: 703-550-9220

Email: Sandra.vieira@gunstonhall.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Flexible work from home options available.