Marketing Manager

Application deadline June 11, 2012
Reports to: Executive Director

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1980, the Mark Morris Dance Group is a 20 member dance company which tours domestically and internationally with live music. The Dance Group also operates the Mark Morris Dance Center in Downtown Brooklyn which is home to a thriving dance school, studio rental subsidy program, wellness center and numerous outreach programs.

The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks a talented marketing professional to join its administrative team. The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Executive Director in the planning and implementation of long and short term marketing initiatives for the Dance Group, the Dance Center and The School.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the look, feel, and messaging of the Mark Morris Dance Group is seamless and aligned with the organization’s core values and mission
• Lead a team consisting of a digital media manager, interns and outsourced press agent and digital media consultant
• Oversee the development and production of all print and electronic materials including membership and school brochures, performance programs, school calendars, press kits, electronic newsletter and website
• Serve the marketing needs of presenting organizations for Dance Group performances
• Work closely with the School Director to promote on-going classes and new initiatives
• Work closely with the Development department to establish and fulfill member benefits
• Oversee the design and implementation of a new website
• Maintain departmental budget

Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in nonprofit marketing, preferably within the cultural sector
• Familiarity and/or experience with a performing arts organization
• Ability to strategize, plan and prioritize and set timelines and metrics for success
• Supervisory experience
• Excellent writing, organizational, proofreading and communication skills
• Graphic design ability and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Power Point

Salary

• Commensurate with experience
• Benefits package includes: Employee Health and Life insurance covered 100%, Flexible Spending Plan, voluntary dental coverage, and 403(b) retirement plan

Please provide the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter summarizing your relevant qualifications for this specific position
• Complete resume, including salary history and salary requirements
• A statement (no more than one page) regarding how any one of the following topics relate to Mark Morris Dance Group: the role of performing arts organizations in the community; artistic collaboration; live musical accompaniment for dance; choreography

Applications

• Indicate Marketing Manager on the subject line of email and in body of cover letter
• Applications in electronic format accepted at jobs@mmdg.org
• No phone calls