Marketing & Branding Specialist at Clark Planetarium

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Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Background Check Information

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

Develops and coordinates Clark Planetarium's marketing, branding, and graphic design initiates that promote programs, shows, exhibits, events, and institutional identity.  Serves as both a strategic marketer and hands-on designer, ensuring visual and messaging consistency across digital, print, and on-site platforms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field; plus, one (1) year of directly related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Plans, develops, and produces creative and engaging marketing and branding materials—including graphics, layouts, and messaging—that support Clark Planetarium’s programs, exhibits, events, and institutional goals
• Assists in developing annual and long-term marketing and branding strategies for the organization.
• Maintains and applies brand standards across all marketing and communication channels to ensure a cohesive and recognizable visual identity
• Leads groups and committees in support of marketing and branding events and goals.
• Designs and prepares print and digital assets such as advertisements, posters, social media graphics, email visuals, signage, and promotional collateral.
• Oversees assigned temporary staff.
• Enhances day-to-day operations and streamlines workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborates with internal teams to translate program goals and audience needs into effective marketing campaigns

• Assists with campaign tracking, asset organization, and documentation to support evaluation and continuous improvement
• Collaborates with key staff to support the membership programs at the Planetarium
• Coordinates both quantitative and qualitative market research projects
• Works with key staff to develop and assess ideas for marketing and branding proposals.

Knowledge of:

• Museums and Cultural organizations and their functions
• Marketing principles and best practices, including audience engagement, campaign planning, and brand development
• Graphic design principles such as layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy
• Brand standards and the application of consistent visual and messaging identity across multiple platforms
• Print production processes, file preparation, and working with vendors for professional printing
• Non-profit management
• Customer service skills
• Communication and public relations methods and techniques
• Project coordination practices, including managing timelines, priorities, and multiple concurrent projects

Skills and Abilities to:

• Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience creating engaging marketing content for digital and print platforms, including social media, web, email, and signage
• Communicate effectively, utilizing strong written, visual and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and brand consistency
• Work effectively with computer software related to job-specific duties (MS Office, Adobe, donor software, social media platforms, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines
• Understand, implement, and follow policies and procedures
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments, environments, and co-workers
• Professionally represent the organization both externally and internally
• Operate standard office equipment (scanner, printer, computer, iPad, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most work is performed in an office environment. May require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Schedule is flexible, but normal work hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Some infrequent evenings and weekends may be required.

Clark Planetarium is a 7-day-per-week, 363 days per year operation (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas only), with operational hours averaging 12 hours a day. The general essential functions are broad, and specific job assignments may be customized to match the employee’s skill set.