Location: Rapid City, SD

Pay: $45k - $50k annually

Status: Full Time - Benefit Elligible

Position Summary
Help tell the stories of the Black Hills—and create experiences that bring people together.

The Journey Museum is seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded Marketing & Events Coordinator to promote the museum, coordinate events and facility rentals, and strengthen connections throughout the Black Hills region.

This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety. You may create social media content, design promotional materials, update the website, coordinate an event, assist a rental client, or welcome a visiting group—all while working with a collaborative museum team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create content for social media, email, the museum website, advertising, press releases, and printed materials.
• Design flyers, posters, signage, advertisements, visitor guides, and other promotional materials.
• Maintain the marketing calendar and coordinate communications for exhibitions, programs, memberships, fundraising, rentals, and events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including timelines, room setup, registration, signage, supplies, guest communication, and onsite support.
• Respond to facility rental inquiries and coordinate rental clients from initial contact through event completion.
• Coordinate group visit reservations and serve as a welcoming point of contact for visiting organizations.
• Promote museum offerings through local media, tourism organizations, event calendars, and community partnerships.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a genuine passion for museums, arts, culture, and the stories that connect people to their communities. This person can balance creative work, customer service, deadlines, and event details while contributing positively to a collaborative museum environment.

Most importantly, the successful appliant will possess a deep love of the Black Hills and a passion to share their stories with all.

Benefits

• Employee discount

• Health benefits elligible

• Paid time off

How to Apply
For more details regarding this position or to apply, send cover letter and resume to: jguthrie@journeymuseum.org