Job Description
The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City is a non-profit children's museum dedicated to providing STEAM educational experiences for young children and their families. Our mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning through the universal and uniting power of play. Our museum features 30,000 square feet of indoor exploration and 1/2 acre of year-round outdoor adventure, all with a unique Kansas City theme. Wonderscope seeks a
Director of Communications as part of its senior team.
Reports to: Executive Director
General Responsibilities: Lead all Communications activities for the organization.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan to promote the organization's mission and programs and expand its outreach and recognition.
- Develop diverse materials that highlight Wonderscope's focus on learning through play.
- Serve as liaison to the Board Communications Committee.
- Work with the Communications Committee Chair and Executive Director to prepare the agenda and monthly report for the committee.
- Lead the communications team in developing digital content to engage a diverse audience for the museum, ensuring that digital content is regularly maintained and updated.
- Promote and share the agency's name and work on all social media platforms, while maintaining the organization's creative aesthetic.
- Support fundraising efforts through effective messaging and brand awareness.
- Monitor and maintain the organization's website, including its contact information and effectiveness.
- Promote the agency's work to local, regional, and national media outlets and develop strong relationships.
- Lead the creation of the organization's annual report and all other print promotional materials.
- Enhance the organization's visibility to funders through targeted outreach and effective communication, and serve as a representative of the organization when necessary for networking, speaking engagements, and other purposes.
- Identify outreach levers, i.e., events, media, and partners, and actively participate in our broader community.
- Cultivate relationships within the media community and collaborate with the Board to leverage these relationships to establish second-tier media contacts.
- Serve as a key member of the management team at Wonderscope.
Skills Required:- Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of experience in communications.
- Positive and dynamic personality with a passion for children and education.
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of the local and regional philanthropic community and local media.
- Willingness to step in and do everything required for the organization's success.
Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 salary, dependent on experience and ability. Benefits include health, dental, flexible PTO, and a 401 (k) plan.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to Buck Cueni-Smith, Director of Operations at bcuenismith@wonderscope.org.
Wonderscope is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours,