External Relations & Development Associate

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Job description

Position Summary:

Our mission is to contribute to family and community prosperity by creating accessible opportunities for inspirational discovery and lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Note: When applying for this position, please include a cover letter and any relevant writing samples

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Development & External Relations to develop and implement Exploras communication strategy, based on the organization's core values and strategic plan.


• Build relationships with media outlets to advance communication strategy.


• Serve as "on air" personality and frequent spokesperson for with practiced talking points.


• Develop, implement, and track effective marketing campaigns to increase general admission, membership sales, programmatic participation, and fundraising prospects and to promote current strategic initiatives with stakeholders, like legislators and community partners.


• Serve as point of contact for advertising/marketing agencies, photographers, designers, etc.


• Ensure all printed materials and initiatives reflect current logo, colors, brand guide, look-and-feel, etc.; be on the lookout for collateral that does NOT reflect this look and feel and ensure it isnt made public.


• Track the marketing budget and calendar


• The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not comprise a comprehensive list but are intended to provide a representation of the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this capacity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Associates degree in a related field and work experience performing similar duties; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to essential duties and responsibilities


• Proven command of editorial, grammatical, and writing skills and techniques


• Familiarity with Google Suite


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and an ability to stay on-brand in message, look, etc. when representing Explora and its associated brands


• Experience managing competing priorities and multiple deadlines


• Ability to work both independently and with cross-department teams


• Natural trouble-shooter


• Highly organized and detail-oriented


• Willing to regularly remind decision makers of deadlines and decisions that are needed


• Strong teamwork skills and initiative to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with Explora employees, volunteers, visitors, donors, and community partners


• Expressed interest in scientific and artistic phenomena and in education

Employment Screening and Compliance:

• Background check required.


• Employee must comply with all operational policies, especially those involving the safety of fellow workers, volunteers, and clients/customers.


• Employee must maintain a current and valid drivers license to perform work duties if the position requires activities that require travel by motor vehicle, whether personal or company car.

Keenbee Talent Solutions is a Native Alaskan Women owned sdb specializing in the placement of highly skilled professionals in Accounting, Finance, IT/MIS and Cleared Federal Government positions. Keenbee Talent has been in business since 1997 servicing New Mexico and the surrounding states with high results. Keenbee Talent Solutions is an equal opportunity employment agency. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, disability, serious medical condition, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other classifications protected under the law.

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