McCarter Theatre Center
Princeton, NJ
US

DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Marketing Campaigns Associate (Temporary)

DEPARTMENT: Marketing, Communications & Ticketing

REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing & Audience Strategy

PAY: $22.00 - $25.00/hour; Part-time; Temporary; Non-Exempt

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Complimentary and discounted tickets, institutional professional development opportunities, access to free parking, and other perks.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is a hybrid position reporting to our administrative offices located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm; exact schedule for this position is flexible and to be discussed.

START DATE: This position is preferred to start by December 9^th, 2024, and will serve as temporary coverage during the Marketing Campaigns Director’s leave of absence, which begins on or around January 2^nd, 2025 through at least June 2025.

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

McCarter Theatre Center is seeking a Marketing Campaigns Associate to provide coverage of administrative duties and perform tasks related to campaign plans as developed by the Marketing Campaigns Director and Director of Marketing & Audience Strategy. The Marketing Campaigns Associate traffics projects within the department, with other internal departments and with external artist management and media partners. If you're passionate about marketing and eager to contribute to the dynamic work at McCarter, we invite you to join us during this exciting time!

Essential Functions & Duties:

· Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive marketing plans, including communications, press outreach, advertising, promotions, website updates, and social media campaigns.

· Participate in weekly Inventory & Strategy, Department Project Tracking and other standing departmental meetings.

· Maintain marketing calendars and schedules, entering new department tasks in Wrike (project management software) and driving tasks to timely completion

· Coordinate with IT and Patron Services to create on sale schedules for both season announcements and for ongoing show announcements; contribute marketing department information to the completion of ‘New Event’ forms.

· Coordinate with artist management to acquire marketing assets and disseminate these assets to all necessary parties and maintain ongoing communications and relationships with the artist marketing representatives.

· Coordinate and manage the scheduling and fulfillment of all print, digital, radio and other media buys and campaigns

· Complete targeted marketing strategies for email and direct mail marketing; carrying out list request forms for all email, direct mail and other campaigns

· Manage list exchanges with external organizations

· Enter invoices for department expenses into Financial Edge (accounting/accounts payables software) and track invoices and expenses in internal department budget spreadsheets.

· Uphold McCarter's safety and conduct policies to foster a respectful and secure environment for all staff, artists, and audiences.

· Participate in the work, as comfortable and able, to make McCarter an anti-racist theater. Actively seek ways to improve our work practices to make the Marketing department more equitable and inclusive, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of “justice and joy, beauty and belonging.”

Qualifications:

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and artists, across various departments.

· Proven ability to set priorities, work collaboratively, and act proactively.

· Understanding of or aptitude to quickly learn targeted marketing and list segmentation strategies as it relates to customer relationship management (CRM)/audience database.

· Proficient in digital tools such as Microsoft Office, website management platforms (e.g., Squarespace), and social media channels

· A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and work styles, while maintaining a focus on solutions, civility, and growth.

· Exhibit a willingness to learn and grow, with genuine interest in promoting equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace values and practices while working with individuals of diverse needs, personalities, and work styles, and employing an optimistic and solution-oriented mindset towards fostering inclusivity and support within the team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study, or equivalent experience, preferred but not required.

· Experience with customer relationship management (CRM)/ticketing system database (preferably Tessitura)

· The ideal candidate will embody demonstrated passion for theatre and live performing arts, with particular interest in supporting and elevating the work of global artists across many disciplines

· Experience with the administration and management of performing arts institutions and theatre

Work Environment:

· Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff.

· When in person, work will primarily be completed in a shared office space, subject to HVAC cooling and heating.

· This position may entail prolonged periods of sitting, manual dexterity for operating office equipment, the ability to read and interpret documents, engaging in repetitive tasks, communicating via phone, standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.

· McCarter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for employees to successfully perform their duties. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations during the application process.

· This role may require the use of a personal device to access authenticator apps or work-related software. If this presents a concern, please let us know so we can explore potential alternatives.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of McCarter.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

McCarter is one of the country's flagship theatres, a vibrant center for community and for the performing arts, and a key cultural anchor for Central New Jersey. Located on the campus of Princeton University and incorporated as an independent, charitable nonprofit, the company is a nationally renowned, multi-disciplinary creative hub of arts and ideas, offering theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages.

A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter’s legacy of artistic excellence traces back to the theatre’s first performances in 1930. A home for new play development and world premieres, the company has launched numerous works that have gone on to tens of thousands of performances reaching millions of audience members around the world.

Among the 100,000 community members who directly participate in the company’s work every year, more than 7,500 are students taking part in McCarter’s robust arts-in-education offerings. The company offers more than 20 annual in-school residencies in classrooms in Princeton and Trenton, hosts schools from throughout the region for student matinee performances, and offers need-based scholarships to every one of its dozens of educational after-school and summer programs each year. Co-led by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller, McCarter leads with values of “justice and joy, and beauty in belonging,” creating stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and engage communities.

TO APPLY
Please email [email protected] with your name and “Marketing Campaigns Associate” in the subject line and include a resume/overview of your work; Cover letters are optional; however, we welcome any additional context you’d like to share about your experience and interest in this role. Do also mention where you heard about the position. We look forward to learning more about you!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT

McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. As such, McCarter seeks team members who: contribute to a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to support an expansive artistic vision; are committed to engaging in ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression work collectively and individually; value collaboration, curiosity, flexibility, and an openness to continuous personal and professional growth.

We understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every qualification. If you're excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. We know there are great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. McCarter is committed to on-the-job training and mentorship.

McCarter Theatre Center is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment processes. If you require accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please contact (609) 258-6500 and connect with Human Resources. We encourage open discussions to ensure an equitable experience for all candidates.

SALARY

$22.00 – $25.00 per hour

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