Museum Marketing Assistant

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The University of New Mexico Art Museum (UNMAM) is dedicated to advanced learning and creating connections, both in and outside of the University community. As a teaching museum, we are committed to offering students professional development and mentorship opportunities as well as access to the largest collection of artworks in New Mexico. Through the Museum Assistant Program, UNMAM aims to be a leader in establishing dynamic education and workforce training for the next generation of museum leaders and creative professionals. As a member of the UNMAM Museum Assistant Program, Museum Marketing Assistants work alongside professional museum staff to create marketing packages for museum events and exhibitions while furthering their knowledge of UNMAM’s collections and exhibitions, developing their customer service skills and supporting the daily operations of an art museum. Students in this program will also have the opportunity to participate in professional development and networking opportunities across New Mexico’s museum sector. A work-study award is required for this position. The ideal candidate should have weekend and evening availability. This position will start in Spring 2026 with the possibility of renewal for future semesters.

Requirements

Current work-study award
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for Fall and Spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Availability to work during the UNM Art Museum’s regular public hours when public programs are scheduled, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also working effectively in a team environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Commitment to staying up to date on museum exhibitions, events, and offerings.
Interest in a career in museums or other creative industries.

Nice To Haves

Skills in graphic design
Skills in photography
Skills in WordPress
Skills in Adobe Suite

Responsibilities

Collaborating with museum staff in preparing marketing packages for events and exhibitions
Assisting in visitor services as needed
Developing effective marketing strategies to share the UNMAM experience with the wider campus community, with a focus on student engagement
Creating social media posts
Contributing to sections of the UNMAM newsletter
Designing flyers and other printed materials
Taking photographs and shooting video at museum events
Editing photographs and videos
Assisting with monitor slides
Copy writing
Copy editing
Website maintenance
Assisting with opening and closing of the museum
Greeting and assisting museum visitors
Providing information and answering questions
Processing sales
Record-keeping and data-entry
Performing walk-throughs of the museum
Assisting with behind-the-scenes operations
Providing presence in galleries
Assisting with opening receptions and events
Providing support to UNMAM staff as need