Communications and Administrative Coordinator

Communications And Administrative Coordinator

Great River Children's Museum (GRCM) shines a bright light on the power of play to spark children's learning, strengthen families, and build community connections. Through dynamic, interactive environments and experiences, GRCM creates welcoming spaces where children and their caring adults can explore, imagine, and learn together.

Position Overview

Great River Children's Museum is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Communications & Administrative Coordinator to support the museum's communications, marketing, fundraising, and administrative efforts.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, content creation, relationship-building, and helping mission-driven organizations connect with their communities. The coordinator will help create and manage print and digital communications, support fundraising and donor engagement efforts, maintain organized records and assets, and assist with administrative coordination across departments.

The person in this role will work closely with the Director of Development, VP of Operations, CEO, and other museum staff and volunteers to help tell the story of GRCM and strengthen community engagement.

Responsibilities

Communications & Marketing Support

• Write, edit, and distribute newsletters, donor communications, press releases, blog posts, fundraising appeals, and other museum communications
• Create, design, and schedule engaging social media content
• Support consistent branding and messaging across print and digital platforms
• Make minor updates to the museum website, including events, programs, images, and content
• Prepare print and digital assets and coordinate print orders with vendors
• Capture photos and video content during museum events and programs
• Assist with storytelling and content development that promotes museum programs, fundraising, and community engagement

Development & Administrative Support

• Organize and maintain digital assets, templates, photos, reports, and communication materials
• Assist with presentations and communication materials for internal and external audiences
• Support fundraising campaigns and special events through administrative coordination
• Maintain donor and membership database records and reporting
• Assist with sponsorship fulfillment and donor recognition efforts
• Help document processes and procedures for future organizational use

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, public relations, business administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered
• At least one year of experience creating graphics and content for social media platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience working with a variety of audiences and stakeholder groups
• Commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and relationship-building
• Passion for the mission of Great River Children's Museum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a nonprofit organization
• Experience with donor or membership databases such as Blackbaud Altru
• Experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, CapCut, or similar content creation tools
• Experience with photography and videography
• Experience working in a startup or growing organization
• Experience working with children's museums or similar organizations
• Fluency in languages other than English

Why Join GRCM?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization during a transformative time. You'll help shape how the museum communicates with families, donors, partners, and the broader community while contributing to a mission-centered organization focused on learning, creativity, and play.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (e.g., a blog post, letter to a donor, newsletter, etc.) at

Cover letters may be addressed to:

Lacey Solheid, Director of Development

and

Cassandra Miles, CEO

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or until a diverse and qualified applicant pool has been established.

Work Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Other
• Weekend availability

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching