Reports to: Assistant Director/Marketing Manager
Schedule: Part time of up to 20 hours per week,
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include daytime, evening, and weekend hours Must be comfortable with Google Drive, WordPress, and social media platforms.
Overview: Candidate must believe in the value of the arts in the Spearfish community and the importance of the Matthews Opera House as a cornerstone of community life. Candidate must be high energy, outgoing, and comfortable conversing with a broad range of artists, patrons, business leaders and community visitors about all aspects of the arts center and its operations. Must have a mature demeanor and represent the Matthews in a professional manner. Good writing, spelling, budgeting, and organizational skills are required. Must also have a creative spirit and enjoy the arts.
Summary:
- Develop promotional strategies and messaging for all promotional communications
- Coordinate all media channels to maximize communications reach; develop new plans to gain
broader potential patron exposure
- Content writing for press releases, feature stories, MOH blog, calendar of events (COE)
descriptions, social media outlets–Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email newsletters and
promotions
- Develop weekly emails to patrons on a rotating schedule to include marketing of ticketed events, gallery events, and fundraising efforts
- Maintain twice-monthly blog posts for Matthews website
- Create content for souvenir playbill which documents a broad history of the Matthews Opera House
& Arts Center, and significant individuals involved in the organization. Tasks include historical
research and interviews
- Manage PR media distribution list and news organization/entertainment calendars
- Work with Executive Director and Assistant Director/Marketing Manager in maximizing reach
for fundraising efforts and increasing volunteer support
- Work with FIP coordinator to increase vendor applications for FIP jurying and to increase patron
traffic during the event, especially Friday evening attendance
- Maintain and expand historic Matthews archive including photos and written materials for use on website and printed materials.
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist with event requirements throughout the year including theater and gallery events – including set-up, tear-down, and hosting; actively engage in FIP support throughout the event weekend
- Assist with physical maintenance of MOH facility such as cleanup, sidewalk clearing, gallery and work room maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, be comfortable climbing ladders, negotiate basement stairs, and stand/walk for an extended period of time outside.
Qualifications
- BA (required), MA (a plus)
- Strong written communication skills
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
Please provide writing samples.
This is a part-time position with no benefits, starting pay at $15/hr.