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Japanese American National Museum Job Posting Public Information
Officer Full-Time/
Exempt

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute and AAM accredited, the Japanese
American National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the
nation’s premier cultural museums with a nation-wide focus and
international base of support.

In 2010 the Japanese American National Museum received America’s highest
honor for museums, the federal IMLS National Medal, presented by First Lady
Michelle Obama. The National Museum is located adjacent to the new Metro
Gold Line in the historic Little Tokyo/Arts district in downtown Los
Angeles, a neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization
with diverse new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.

The mission of the Japanese American National Museum, home of the National
Center for the Preservation of Democracy (ncdemocracy.org), “is to promote
understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity
by sharing the Japanese American experience.

Public Information Officer serves as a primary public spokesperson through
which the general public, media outlets, government agencies and other
interested organizations may request information about JANM, its staff, its
leadership and its many projects. Manages the institution’s public/media
relations efforts and coordinates the activities of the public relations
firm/media consultants.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Journalism,
Public Relations, Asian American Studies or English preferred. At least
five years of experience in Public Relations or Communications preferred.
Outstanding relationships with reporters and other news/media
representatives is required. Experience in performing interviews and
developing press kits and press releases. Must be able to write quickly to
get information to the press immediately. Prior experience in both
non-profit and for profit industries desired; previous experience working
with volunteers is required, previous museum experience beneficial.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to use sound judgment in
representing the institution to the media and externally is critical.

Ability to manage a wide range of projects simultaneously, meet deadlines
and produce accurate work. Strong proofreading skills and a Professional
phone manner is essential. Knowledge of Japanese American National Museum’s
mission, projects, exhibitions and events, sensitivity to issues of
diversity and ethnicity is essential. Requires a working knowledge of
Japanese American history and the Japanese American community. Important to
know current events in the Japanese American and Asian American
communities. Visit www.janm.org for more information and application form.
EOE.

Benefits: M, D, V, FSA, ERISA 403(b), 12 holidays, sick/vacation time,
parking, discounts in museum store and Chado tea room.

Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with salary history &
references

Japanese American National Museum

Attn: Human Resources

Re: Public Information Officer

100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Email: hr@janm.org

Fax (213) 830-5673

No Phone Calls Please
Open Until Filled

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