Employment

Communications Manager 

The Communications Manager at Seal Cove Auto Museum will play a critical role in enhancing the museum’s press needs as well as online presence and community engagement through strategic communication and social media initiatives. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the website, press, digital communication, social media platforms, brochures, paper media as well as online content to promote museum events, exhibits, and educational programs. This is a part time, in house, on-site position.

Essential Duties: 

  • maintain the updates to the website
     
  • Develop and maintain engaging content for all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 
  • Monitor and respond to comments and messages on social media channels, ensuring timely and professional interactions. 
  • Maintain outreach through brochures and local print shop relationships
  • Collaborate with museum staff to gather information on upcoming events, exhibits, and educational programs for social media promotion. 
  • Stay updated on museum activities, exhibitions, and news to ensure accurate and relevant content across all platforms.
     
  • Coordinate with external media and community partners to maximize visibility of museum initiatives on social media. 
  • Proactively seek opportunities to enhance museum awareness and community engagement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the museum’s communications and marketing objectives. 

Marginal Duties: 

  • Participate in community activities and events to enhance product knowledge and promote museum offerings. 
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as needed. 

Qualifications: 

  • Education and Experience: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field. 
  • Experience in managing social media platforms for an organization or brand, preferably in the nonprofit or cultural sector. 
  • Knowledge of automotive history or a strong interest in automobiles is advantageous. 
  • Skills: WordPress, Adobe
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Proficiency in creating compelling content for social media platforms. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners. 
  • Familiarity with social media analytics and tools for measuring engagement and performance. 
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. 

Working Conditions: 

  • This position may require occasional evening and weekend work to cover museum events and activities. 

Join the Seal Cove Auto Museum team and contribute to preserving automotive history while engaging our community through effective communication and social media strategies. Apply today and be part of promoting our unique collection and educational programs to a global audience. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@sealcoveautomuseum.org . Review of applications will begin immediately with the goal of filling the position as soon as possible. 

 

Development Manager 

The Development Manager at Seal Cove Auto Museum will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission through strategic fundraising initiatives. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position will oversee all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and membership programs. The Development Manager will serve as a key representative of the museum, fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of fundraising goals and sustained financial support. This is a part time, in house, on-site position.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director. 
  • Fundraising Activities: Design and implement fundraising activities, major gifts solicitation, corporate partnerships, and grant applications. 
  • Donor Engagement: Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, including major and mid-level prospects, to maximize donor engagement and retention. 
  • Administrative Oversight: Oversee administrative functions of the Development office, including budget management, reporting, and database management. 
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Communications and Programs teams to align fundraising efforts with public relations and marketing strategies. 
  • Events Management: Organize and manage donor appreciation events and other fundraising-related activities. 
  • Reporting: Produce regular development reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders as needed. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in fundraising for nonprofit organizations. 
  • Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, board members, and other stakeholders. 
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop innovative fundraising strategies to support the museum’s mission and goals. 
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate a compelling case for support. 
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
  • Database: maintaining a doner database with goals to upgrade database in near future 

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field preferred. 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility. 
  • Experience in managing fundraising campaigns, donor relations programs, and grant writing. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Familiarity with automotive history or museum operations. 
  • Experience with planned giving programs and major gift solicitation. 

 

Join us at Seal Cove Auto Museum, where your passion for fundraising will make a meaningful impact on preserving automotive history and enriching our community. Apply today to be part of our dynamic team committed to excellence in museum development. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@sealcoveautomuseum.org Review of applications will begin immediately with the goal of filling the position as soon as possible. 

 

Events and Programs Manager

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Events and Programs Manager to orchestrate memorable experiences at the Seal Cove Auto Museum. As the driving force behind our events, you’ll ensure they resonate with our audience, stay within budget, and run seamlessly. This is a part time, in house, on-site position. If you’re a creative problem-solver with a passion for event planning, read on!

Responsibilities

  • Event Planning: From inception to execution, you’ll meticulously plan events based on requirements, target audience, and objectives. Whether it’s a car show, a lecture series, or a fundraising event, your attention to detail will shine.
  • Enhancing Success: Your innovative ideas will elevate our events. Think creatively about ways to enhance attendee experience, boost engagement, and leave a lasting impact.
  • Budget Management: Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
  • Vendor Coordination: Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers. Whether it’s securing a car display or arranging catering, your negotiation skills will be key.
  • Team Leadership: As the captain of our event ship, you’ll hire and manage event staff—music, caterers, equipment and more. Your leadership will set the tone for success.
  • Promotion and Marketing: Help with promotional efforts to create buzz around our events. You’ll collaborate with our communications staff to spread the word far and wide.
  • Staff Supervision: Coordinate all operations, overseeing event coordinators, caterers, and other staff. Your organizational prowess will keep everything on track.
  • Problem-Solving: When hiccups occur (because they always do), you’ll step up to resolve issues swiftly and keep the show running smoothly.
  • Post-Event Analysis: Analyze each event’s success, gather feedback, and prepare insightful reports for continuous improvement.

Requirements and Skills

  • Experience: Proven track record as an event manager is essential. You’ve orchestrated successful events, large or small.
  • Project Management: You’re skilled in project management, understanding timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Marketing Savvy: Familiarity with KPIs and marketing techniques specific to event management.
  • Tech Proficiency: Comfortable with MS Office, and Adobe
  • Communication Wizardry: Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities—essential for dealing with vendors, sponsors, and attendees.
  • Problem-Solving: When the unexpected happens, you’re the calm in the storm.
  • Customer-Service Champion: Attendees will love your friendly, customer-oriented approach.
  • Team Player with Leadership Skills: You’re the glue that holds our event team together.
  • Education: A degree in PR, marketing, hospitality management, or a related field is preferred but experience is most important.

If you’re ready to make history (and maybe a little automotive magic), apply now!

Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@sealcoveautomuseum.org . Review of applications will begin immediately with the goal of filling the position as soon as possible.