Special Assistants

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Current Special Assistant Openings (submit resume to jobs@marineheritage.org)

Social Media Special Assistant helps develop strategies to increase the active fan base and user engagement across all NMMC social media platforms which will raise awareness and attendance at the NMMC and its public programs. The Social Media Special Assistant will help create original text, photos, and video, review posts, draft responses, and assist with electronic newsletters and website updates. The Special Assistant will be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends.. 
The position is limited to 29 hours per week with a term not to exceed three years. The position requires evening and weekend shifts that vary from week to week. This is NOT a remote position and requires the employee to work on site.

Duties:

• Assist with monitoring social media platforms to include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Threads, and LinkedIn.
• Generate content for approval and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news).
• Draft responses to queries in a timely manner and monitor reviews.
• Photograph artifacts and events for social media.
• Assist with input for social media design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures, and blog layout).
• Create graphics for social media and video productions
• Suggest and assist with implementation of new features for brand awareness.
• Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and application.
• Assist with producing e-newsletter and updates to website.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and visual communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms for business
• Experience with content management programs
• Strong photography skills
• Ability to create videos for social media
• Graphic design
• Strong editing skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Distance Learning Education Special Assistant provides technical assistance for distance learning programs that are hosted on videoconferencing applications such as Zoom, Skype, Skype for Business, Google Meet, and other programs as needed. The Special Assistant will be responsible for setting up studio spaces for live and pre-recorded programs, assisting with filming, editing, and delivering asynchronous videos in a timely manner, as well as maintaining equipment and software used by the program. 
Position is limited to 29 hours per week with a term not to exceed three years. Position requires evening and weekend shifts that vary from week to week.

Duties:

• Assisting with sustaining the functionality of studio equipment
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of Distance Learning programs and applications
• Assisting with administrative duties, responding to program requests, and maintaining scheduling calendar
• Staying up-to-date with current videoconferencing applications and trends in educational technology
• Storyboarding, filming, editing, and delivering video content
• Conducting pre-program technology tests with schools and organizations
• Assisting with the preparation of synchronous and asynchronous distance learning programming
• Researching, developing recommendations, and implementing new video concepts 

Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing various video conferencing and streaming applications
• Strong writing skills
• Advanced photography, video editing, and videography skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and manage time effectively
• Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Interest in military and/or American history

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