JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING

MARKETING ASSISTANT

The Minnesota Historical Society’s External Relations division seeks a Marketing Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support for the Director of Marketing & Communications and the department’s staff.  This is a full-time, regular position located at the History Center in St. Paul, MN.

Summary of work: Responsibilities include: 1) provides general administrative support to the Director of Marketing & Communications; 2) provides general administrative support to the department; 3) maintains and monitors financial transactions; 4) supports the Director of Marketing & Communications work with the Marketing Committee of the Executive Council; 5) proofreads news releases, web content, marketing materials and other projects; and 6) creates monthly and annual reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent plus at least one-year advanced business school or technical school training.
  • Strong word processing and proofreading skills.
  • Extensive knowledge and practical application skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and business correspondence.
  • Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously.
  • Ability to maintain a professional work environment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and to handle confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
  • Thorough knowledge of general office procedures.
  • Strong computer skills including intermediate or higher skill with Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Post high school secretarial or related training plus at least five years of related administrative assistant experience in an office setting.
  • Administrative experience in marketing, public relations or a related field.
  • Ability to work under pressure and juggle a number of tasks by setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to create positive working relationships, to work with diverse constituents, including Society staff, volunteers, outside vendors and organizations.
  • Experience with workamjig, frostbite and Munis software.

Salary:  $2,588.00 monthly minimum.

Application Deadline:  Must be received or post-marked no later than February 11, 2010.

To Apply:  Send an MHS application, cover letter, and resume to:  Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, Marketing Assistant position, 345 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, MN  55102.  For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or call MHS Job Line 651-296-0542.  EEO