the best job in online marketing is open
How do I know? Because it used to be mine.
(If you’re thinking: “What? This is weird. What happened to Erin?” First: Awww, thanks for your thought bubble. But don’t worry – I’ll still be getting my science on as the Museum’s Director of Business Development.)
Here’s the big news: the Houston Museum of Natural Science is looking for someone to fill my former position, Director of Online Media.
Why is this job amazing?
I’m so glad you asked.
First: you would be working at a science museum. That’s probably all I need to say. But if the idea of walking under dinosaurs and through a forest of stunning minerals doesn’t immediately make you want this job – don’t even bother clicking on the link.
Second: the team is fantastico. I’ve been in the marketing department for the majority of my time at the Museum, and they rock.*
Third: There is so much room for growth. We started with a blog, and the position now encompasses web site management, paid search, email marketing and social media – plus whatever else the brilliant lovelies who apply can dream up.
Finally: you won’t find a better, more enthusiastic, geeky, generous and all-around-awesome community of people to interact with (and get paid for doing it). Getting to know, learn from, and help the people who attend our Flickr meetups and Tweetups, post on our Facebook page and read our blog has been one of the true joys of this position – one that I look forward to continuing, even if I’ll now be paid for doing something entirely different.
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| The Museum’s Flickr group is AMAZING. From the HMNS Photostream. |
PS. What what?! There’s also an open position in Youth Education Sales!
PPS. Being as this is more specifically about HMNS than anything I’ve written previously, I should probably specifically direct you to my MUSEUMS ROCK disclaimer (below, right sidebar), which states that “you shouldn’t take anything posted here – on my personal blog – as an official representation of the views or opinions of the Houston Museum of Natural Science.” That being said – the job is open, and it does absolutely rock. So get on it – you only have until December 14 to apply!
*Pun absolutely intended.
Awww… I’m going to miss working with you. You have done amazing things as the online marketing director. I truly believe that you have shown how it should be done not only for Houston institutions but ones all over the country and world. Good luck at your new job!
Thank you Laurie! I have *loved* working with you – we never would have had such a great start on Flickr without you. Thank you for all of your support and advice over the last few years – it’s been incredibly valuable. I will miss *working* with you – but I definitely look forward to *seeing* you at some meetups soon!
Congrats on the promotion, Erin! It’s going to take a hard worker to fill your shoes!
Thanks, Jamie! It is a lot of work – but as you know, also a lot of fun
Congrats on the promotion!!
Thanks, Lauren!
You go girl! Awesome news that you will still be at the Museum but in a bigger role. I thought you were leaving for a sec and was about to cry.
I’m really excited about it! Leaving the museum would also make me cry. So I am glad we don’t have to!
Promotion well-deserved! Congratulations!
Thanks, Fayza!
How do you apply?
Hi Cheryl! Here’s the job description – it also includes instructions on how to apply.
Thanks!
Erin – congrats on the new job! I got the idea you had something lined up, and was sooo hoping you were staying at HMNS – or at least in Houston! Your old job sounds like a real fun one, though since I now have a job, I won’t be able to apply. Oh well…
Hopefully now that you are out of college, you will find more time to hang out on the Intertubz with all of us – you were certainly missed!
Cheers,
~EdT.
Thanks, Ed! I missed you guys, too! The last few months have been INSANITY – but now that things are calmed down a bit (schooooooool’s out. for. ever!) I am *really* looking forward to much more hanging out – internet or otherwise!
Wow! What an amazing opportunity. I just sent over my resume, cover letter and outstanding references to HMNS. Congratulations on your promotion. I look forward to meeting you in person hopefully during the interview process should I be lucky enough to be selected as a candidate.
Best of Success!
Melissa Darragh
Hi Melissa! I’m so glad to hear that. I hope we get to meet in person!
I’m so sad. If it wasn’t December 15th, I would be applying for this job. Begging for it. It would be the BEST JOB EVER. I hope whoever gets it appreciates it as much as I would have if I had seen this 2 days ago!!!