Job Description
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator
Department: Development
Reports to: Director, Marketing Communications
Employee Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Primary Work Location: La Jolla
Pay Range: $21.93 – $23.08 per hour
Apply by: COB, October 8th, 2025
JOB SUMMARY: The Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator will act as the initial point of contact for the Marketing Communications department while cultivating relationships with press and earned media outlets, partner organizations, and potential sponsors. Support mission and vision throughout the performance of duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Assist with day-to-day earned media efforts as needed; respond to incoming media requests.
- Greet guests and partners and provide general tours of the galleries.
- Write the first drafts of external content and communications pieces, including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets, media advisories, and other pieces as needed; to be reviewed by the Director, Marketing Communications.
- Collaborate with and grow external hospitality and earned revenue partnerships to promote MCASD as a cultural destination.
- Under the supervision of the Director, Marketing Communications, support the development of print and digital advertising materials by helping to gather materials needed, submit design requests to MCASD’s graphic designer, and coordinate deadlines and communications with outlets when necessary.
- Facilitate and execute ongoing and established advertising strategies, including selection of publications for ad placement and collaborating with internal departments as needed.
- Work with a cross-departmental team helping to write and edit content related to events, collateral materials, and external communications.
- Compile data analytics for performance of earned media and ad placements in quarterly reports (knowledge of Meltwater is a plus).
- Understand, define, and ensure adherence to communication standards and best practices.
- Work weekends and evenings as needed.
- Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to foster and maintain proactive and effective working relationships with media and cooperative marketing partners. Knowledge of art press and contemporary art preferred. Demonstrated written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills, including editing ability. Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of employees and the public and work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community. Bachelor’s degree in related field and one year of recent, relevant experience or any equivalent education and experience. Knowledge of media placement, printing, production, and creative development preferred. Strong knowledge of non-profit, national arts, and audience trends preferred.
OUR WORK CULTURE: MCASD provides employees with a collaborative work culture where they can combine both their love and support of the arts and work in an enriching and diverse environment while further developing their specific professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ABOUT MCASD: It is an exciting time to join MCASD! Our La Jolla campus re-opened in April 2022 after a five-year expansion effort that doubled the building’s overall size. We are positioned to be a cultural beacon as the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. From the coastal community of its La Jolla flagship building, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs.
BACKGROUND CHECKS AND LICENSING: Professional references, education check, and criminal background check.
EOE STATEMENT: We thrive by supporting and celebrating our diversity as a creative and collaborative team. MCASD prohibits discrimination and harassment against individuals based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,