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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Communication Director for the Sheldon Museum of Art. The role involves developing and implementing marketing and public relations initiatives to enhance the museum's visibility across local to international levels, overseeing visual brand identity, social media, and digital engagement strategies, and supervising the Graphic Designer and Digital Engagement Manager.

Highlights

Develop and execute marketing and public relations strategies for exhibitions, programs, publications, and acquisitions.
Manage the museum’s visual brand identity, social media, and digital engagement initiatives.
Supervise the Graphic Designer and Digital Engagement Manager.
Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop required.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, arts administration, business, or related field plus three years of relevant experience required.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and experience in art museums or nonprofit cultural organizations.
Strong leadership, communication, planning, budgeting, and organizational skills necessary.
Must provide a writing sample demonstrating marketing/public relations communication style skills.
Salary starts at $58,000 per year.
Position requires occasional evening and weekend hours and a criminal background check.

Communication Director Full Description

Communication Director

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Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, writing sample to demonstrate marketing/public relations communication style skills, and list of references as four (4) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Position Information

Working Title | Communication Director
Department | Sheldon Museum of Art-0855
Requisition Number | S_260196
Posting Open Date | 03/16/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 04/13/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Communication Director develops and implements marketing and public relations initiatives that maintain and increase the local, regional, national, and international visibility of Sheldon Museum of Art’s exhibitions, programs, publications, acquisitions, and other mission-related activities. They oversee the museum’s visual brand identity, social media programs, and digital engagement strategies. This position supervises the Graphic Designer and Digital Engagement Manager.

Please attach a writing sample to demonstrate marketing/public relations communication style skills.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, arts administration, Business or related field plus Three years’ experience in marketing, journalism, or promotion Experience writing, editing, designing, and producing brochures, newsletters, and other printed and digital materials Strong leadership, decision making, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; solid presentation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and meeting management skills Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to develop and monitor annual operating and multi-year project budgets Computer skills including MS office, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in communications, Marketing, arts administration or Business Experience working in an art museum, art center, or nonprofit cultural organization Graphic design experience Knowledge of current arts marketing best practices articulated by the American Alliance of Museums, the Association of Art Museum Directors, the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, and other professional organizations.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. |
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $58,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, writing sample to demonstrate marketing/public relations communication style skills, and list of references as four (4) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Monica Babcock
mbabcock1@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | The position requires some evening and weekend hours.
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: | 06/01/2026
Appointment End Date |

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