Communications Coordinator

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Zealand’s leading contemporary art museum, is seeking an energetic communications professional with a passion for offering new and dynamic experiences for audiences in the realm of contemporary art. You will be involved in marketing the gallery, developing and growing its customer base and programmes, and delivering effective communication to a wide range of stakeholders.

Your responsibilities would be:

• Implementing communications and marketing strategies
• Liaison with media, and coordinating local, national and international advertising
• Promotions and developing copy for the gallery’s new website.

To be ideal we require:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• A minimum of two years’ work experience in journalism, communications or marketing
• Extensive experience in using online media as a communications tool
• Work experience in a related cultural organisation in the not-for-profit sector is preferred.

Competencies we require:

• Extensive experience in writing, compiling and proofing information for a wide range of audiences
• Experience in building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders
• High level of computer literacy (particularly in Microsoft Office software, databases, website technologies and image management software).

This is a great opportunity to be working with dynamic, vibrant team members who all have a genuine interest in contemporary art and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.