Shore History is seeking an energetic and creative Marketing Director to lead its communication, outreach, and marketing efforts. This full-time role offers flexibility and requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, graphic design, digital engagement, and content creation. Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to executivedirector@shorehistory.org to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to increase Shore History’s visibility, engagement, and overall impact.

• Create compelling marketing materials including press releases, news articles, radio ads, e-blasts, postcards, flyers, digital advertisements, and more to effectively communicate the organization’s mission and initiatives.

• Regularly update and maintain Shore History’s website with accurate event and program details to ensure clear and timely communication with the public.

• Manage and expand the organization’s social media presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, leveraging engaging content to foster audience growth and interaction.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on administrative projects, including the design and compilation of the Annual Report, newsletters, grant writing, and general correspondence.

• Assist in the planning, promoting, and executing various events and programs to enhance community involvement and awareness.

• Work closely with office staff, the Board of Directors, town administrators, organizational partners, and community members to support Shore History’s mission and initiatives.

• Support daily office operations by managing voicemail messages, answering and directing phone calls, and assisting with visitor inquiries.

• Foster relationships with the community and collaborate with like-minded organizations to promote Shore History’s mission.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of marketing experience or a degree in Marketing and Graphic Design.

• Strong graphic design and computer skills using website publishing software, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, or Canva.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Strong proofreading and editing skills.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects efficiently.

• Ability to draft minutes, reports, agendas, and correspondence.

Shore History is seeking a candidate for the position of Collections Manager. This position involves managing the acquisition, registration, cataloging, environmental control, loan processing, physical and digital record generation, storage maintenance, description, and exhibition of collection pieces. They will also be responsible for conferring with the Executive Director on potential incoming donation and loan items. They must have a strong attention to detail, be knowledgeable about collections management and handling, and be able to train and manage volunteers. Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to executivedirector@shorehistory.org to apply.

Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Museum Sciences, Library Sciences, U.S. History, Public History, or a related field with two years of experience in a museum setting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a creative and self-starting attitude to carry ideas from conception to completion.

• Must have basic computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office suite, familiarity with Google Drive suite a plus; and must be familiar with or able to learn PastPerfect Museum Software.

• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

• Grant writing experience is a plus.

• Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds.

• Effective time management and problem solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Team player.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the security of artifacts in museum collection and exhibit areas. Performs walk through of exhibit and storage areas to check for security issues including insect/pest presence, environmental concerns such as water leaks, and administrative maintenance of areas. Communicates findings with the Executive Director and performs follow through if necessary work is to be performed.

• Processes, accessions, organizes, describes, digitizes, and stores the museum’s collection in accordance with the museum standards and best practices; prepares deeds of gifts and thank you letters.

• Catalogues museum objects using specified process, i.e. cleaning, writing description, numbering objects, photographing, and ensuring proper storage of object.

• Works with the Executive Director to maintain and update the museum’s Collections Policies and Disaster Plan.

• Collaborates with the Marketing Director to create content for social media, e-blasts, the Shore History website, the Shore History App, and other avenues by highlighting and promoting the collection.

• Prepares facilities for upcoming traveling exhibits. Processes all necessary paperwork related to exhibits such as condition reports, damage reports, correspondence with lenders, storage paperwork, etc. Schedules volunteers to assist with set up of exhibits.

• Works closely with development of in-house exhibits. Complies lists for the Executive Director and staff of objects and photographs. Complies historical information on collection objects or photographs for labels or brochures.

• Handles duplication requests from photo collection when required. Makes arrangements for reprints and enlargements and processes necessary paperwork for requests.

• Works closes with the public in regard to requests for information. These requests may include research of local historical collection from newspapers, photographs, maps, etc.

• Processes collection objects for incoming and outgoing loans with outside entities. Assures adherence to approved procedures for check in and out of items. Processes proper paperwork.

• Maintains a complete inventory of museum collection using computer database system, PastPerfect.

• Maintains computer history of collection including movement from temporary and home locations, check out dates and by who, return dates, condition of object, etc.

• Prepares for special events such as exhibit openings, events, programs, etc.

• Other duties necessitated by being part of a small but active staff.