Already recognized as a leader in inquiry-based learning, Kentucky Science Center is advancing a statewide science literacy campaign to encourage people of all ages to explore science in everyday life. Its flagship location on Louisville, KY’s historic Museum Row, welcomes visitors from across the globe with 3-floors of interactive exhibits and films on a 4-story screen. With daily programming for children, families, and adults, the Science Center plays an ongoing role in the region as a resource for caregivers and teachers, a gathering place for the science community, and a chosen source of entertainment for all. Its designation as the State Science Center of Kentucky in 2002 underscored the Science Center’s history of reaching all audiences through its mission to DO SCIENCE in ways that are engaging, educational, and entertaining to inspire a lifetime of learning.

This position will be responsible for departmental support and strengthen the spectrum of nonprofit marketing, communications, and membership sales and retention. This position includes opportunities to be creative, have fun, be challenged, and support strategic objectives. This position calls for a versatile self-starter with solid skills who can process information quickly, work efficiently, and attend to the smallest details of work quality. Duties include but are not limited to data entry and logistical support for the Membership & Marketing Manager in addition to supporting the Communications Manager with social media idea generation and content creation. The candidate will also be called upon to assist with marketing and/or outreach efforts. The ideal applicant will be open to flexible and frequently shifting job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with occasional public-facing opportunities. 

Marketing/Communications
•    Help develop and implement marketing and communications campaigns for programs, events, and membership sales and retention strategies.
•    Research social media strategies at comparable institutions and consider how those strategies might be implemented by Kentucky Science Center.
•    Generate social media content ideas and assist the Communications Manager in posting social media content across various platforms.
•    Assist in analyzing and reporting social media metrics.
•    Maintain a calendar of upcoming conventions and/or group travel to the Louisville area and assist with marketing and communications efforts to attract those visitors.
•    Represent Kentucky Science Center at outreach events and other functions as appropriate.
•    Assist with press appearances.
•    Keep various community listing forums updated.
•    Assist in website management.
•    Monitor and report regularly on website analytics and take corrective action when needed. 
•    Pioneer the organization’s social media video program through Instagram Reels and TikTok.

Membership
•    Act as a contact for current and prospective members, answering membership questions via email and/or phone. 
•    Maintain and distribute marketing and membership materials.
•    Assist with membership data entry. 
•    Act as a secondary liaison with the Louisville Zoo for Dual Memberships. 
•    Assist in coordination and implementation of Member events.
 

•    Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or journalism preferred.
•    At least 2 years’ experience in marketing and/or communications business environment. 
•    Experience with local tourism and/or non-profits is a plus. 
•    Self-starter: demonstrates initiative and can work with little supervision.
•    Ability to plan, develop, organize, and implement projects with efficiency.
•    Ability to work in a courteous and effective manner with the public and Science Center staff.
•    Ability to meet agreed upon deadlines and follow directions.
•    Basic understanding of digital photography.
•    Desire understand and reach out to diverse communities.
•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
 

•    Full time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week.
•    Pay: $40,000
•    Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)
•    Health Insurance (partially funded by KSC)
•    Disability (funded by KSC)
•    Life Insurance (funded by KSC)
•    Retirement plan (match funding provided by KSC)
•    Employee Assistance Program (funded by KSC)
•    Optional benefits – dental, vision, supplementary life
•    Flexible and Dependent Care savings account
•    Free downtown parking
•    Casual Dress Code
•    Free membership to Kentucky Science Center and Louisville Zoo and hundreds of Science Centers after introductory period
•    Discounts on tickets, programs, birthday parties and camps
•    Discounts at Subway, in our Gift Shop and participating local vendors