Brand Manager- Temporary
National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting, and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. We hold the most comprehensive collection of WWI objects and documents in the world and are the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history, and experiences of the Great War.
Position Summary:
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned marketing professional to step into a high-visibility leadership role at one of Kansas City's most celebrated cultural institutions — right at the peak of its most consequential year in a generation. The National WWI Museum and Memorial is executing an extraordinary convergence of major initiatives in 2026: its centennial celebration, the America's 250th anniversary, the World Cup Fan Festival and the landmark "Liberty's Beacon" installation. The right candidate will drive the marketing engine led by a talented VP and alongside a capable team. For someone between chapters, returning to the workforce or seeking a prestigious project engagement with immediate impact, this nine-month position offers the kind of portfolio-defining work that's hard to find on a temporary basis.
The incumbent is expected to embrace the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s stated mission and core values and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and performance of job duties.
This position is a part-time, temporary position.
Responsibilities: The following responsibilities describe the general nature of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory.
Daily/Weekly Operations:
Review social media content calendar and approve scheduled posts
Monitor graphic design project requests and assign priority levels
Review draft email campaigns
Coordinate with digital marketing specialist on website updates
Manage Google AdWords
Help schedule and plan digital advertising initiatives with agency partners
Conduct brief team check-ins to address immediate needs and roadblocks
Content Development:
Assist in drafting media advisories and releases for exhibitions and events
Assist in writing internal staff communications
Create talking points for Museum leadership on marketing initiatives
Develop FAQ documents for centennial and World Cup Fan Festival
Edit exhibition descriptions and promotional copy for accuracy
Project Coordination:
Follow up with team members on approaching deadlines
Coordinate approval workflows for multi-stakeholder/cross-departmental projects
Attend weekly marketing team meetings
Liaise with curatorial, education, and operations departments on marketing needs
Campaign Support:
Track promotional materials needed for two new exhibitions in 2026
Assist in oversight of Liberty’s Beacon marketing rollout and ongoing plan
Monitor progress on "Thank you, Kansas City" community campaign tactics
Support America's 250th anniversary messaging development
Track promotional materials for World Cup Fan Festival
Reporting and Documentation:
Compile weekly status updates for VP of Marketing
Document decisions made and action items from meetings
Maintain brand guidelines and style guide documentation
Track budget expenditures against marketing plan when relevant
Education and Experience:
Senior marketing professional with extensive experience in cultural institutions, hospitality, or tourism, in-house corporate marketing or communications, or marketing, advertising or public relations agency
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, juggle competing priorities, and maintain quality standards under pressure
Self-directed with excellent judgement and minimal need for supervision
Salary and Benefits: The National WWI Museum and Memorial offers a competitive salary.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:
Human Resources
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO 64108
Email: human-resources@theworldwar.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Link below is a PDF download of the full job description. Instructions for applying for the open position are included in the PDF.
