Media and Communications Specialist
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Overview:
This position will work on projects throughout the Media & Communications Department, assisting with the tasks that help promote the events, visitation, and mission of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including writing content and assisting with social media, marketing, emails, graphic design, website, media relations, photography, and videography. Perfect job for a go-getter who is eager to become well-versed in all aspects of a communications shop.

Essential Duties:

• Draft engaging and quality content for various communications platforms such as the website, social media, emails, and magazine
• Respond to media requests, as needed
• Accompany media on site visits and production; help coordinate interviews as needed
• Manage design requests from around the estate, including assigning projects to staff or freelancers; manage workflow and deadlines; coordinate design project printing and distribution. Assist with design as needed.  
• Build and edit web pages in Drupal
• Coordinate Mount Vernon partnerships with the hotel and concierge community
• Monitor Mount Vernon’s social media platforms, as needed
• Monitor the Simple Booth photo dashboard
• Take photos and assist with video filming
• Help curate and metadata tag photos in Media Graph
• Assist with drafting press releases
• Assist with other internal and external communications and public affairs projects, and provide administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in public relations, communications, promotions, journalism, writing, and/or marketing 
• BA degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English, or a relevant field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with social media creation
• Experience with producing web content
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Enthusiastic attitude. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects and produce work under a deadline 
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and assist with a variety of communications platforms
• Interest in American History

Work Environment:
This position operates primarily in a professional office setting. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The work environment is generally quiet, with occasional interruptions.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, talk, hear, and use hands to type or handle objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Visual acuity to read and interpret documents and computer screens is required.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee recognition at 5 years of service
• Monthly employee events
• Employee referral program
• On-site Library
• Discount on Public Event Tickets
• Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
• Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
• Free Parking
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid leave for sick time, vacation, and Holidays
• Flexible spending account for medical care

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives.  All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.