<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 12/12/2025 Requisition Number PRN43813B Job Title Public Relations Associate Working Title Public Relations Coordinator Career Progression Track D Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Given the nature of this position, the successful candidate is expected to work primarily onsite at the Natural History Museum of Utah. The ability to be present at occasional early morning, evening, and weekend events is a must.</p> <p>VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 31600 to 44900 Close Date 01/11/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>The Public Relations Coordinator supports the museum's strategic communications priorities and statewide initiatives. As a highly valued member of our team, they will work to ensure consistent local media coverage of NHMU, strive for national news mentions, act as the primary media liaison for the museum, and support partnerships with key stakeholders - including a range of city, county, and state stakeholders. The museum is seeking an individual with public relations experience, proficiency with AP Style, knowledge of modern media, creativity in storytelling, and a drive to engage a wide range of audiences.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Key responsibilities for the Public Relations Coordinator include:</p> <ul> <li>Drafting press releases that promote the museum, its programming, exhibitions, and events, for distribution upon review by the Marketing Manager and select content experts (i.e. scientists or administrators). </li><li>Compiling press kits with relevant photos, videos, video opportunities, and spokesperson bios. </li><li>Conducting media pitching and follow-up communications for various museum initiatives, with PR agency support. </li><li>Collaborating with content experts throughout the museum to surface media opportunities (i.e. research stories). </li><li>Acting as a media spokesperson for the museum, including on-camera television interviews, as required. </li><li>Developing key messages and talking points for museum staff in preparation for media appearances. </li><li>Conducting occasional media training for museum staff. </li><li>Escorting museum staff for off-site media appearances (i.e. studio interviews). </li><li>Greeting and escorting members of the media when on site at the museum, including occasional early morning, evening, and weekend visits. </li><li>Overseeing social media influencer relations. </li><li>Compiling regular reports to evaluate earned media, including reach and advertising value equivalence. </li><li>Management of the museum's website press room for the posting and archiving of media kits and press releases. </li><li>Working with the Marketing Manager to monitor a PR services budget and track spending throughout the fiscal year. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications, English, Liberal Arts, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Experience in desktop publishing, word processing, computer networks and web page design preferred. Experience in public relations work or the print news media also preferred.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <p>Preferred applicants should have experience writing and distributing press releases, knowledge of AP Style, experience representing non-profit or other community organizations, and strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate has a passion for museums and natural history, is excited to help achieve ambitious, strategic objectives, and approaches projects with a sense of enthusiasm.</p> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <p>How many years of work experience do you have in journalism, public relations, or a related field?</p> </li><li> <p>No experience</p> </li><li> <p>Less than 1 year</p> </li><li> <p>1 year or more, but less than 3 years</p> </li><li> <p>3 years or more, but less than 5 years</p> </li><li> <p>5 years or more</p> </li><li> <p>Indicate your level of experience/expertise with web-based content management systems and web page design.</p> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>Minimal</p> </li><li> <p>Moderate</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive</p> </li><li> <p>Indicate your level of experience/expertise with Adobe products such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver.</p> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>Minimal</p> </li><li> <p>Moderate</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>List of References </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Recommendation 1 </li></ul>