Spring: March - June 8, 2024 (part-time, flexible hours, remote) - $28/hour, est. 15-20 hours/week
Summer: June 9 - August 3, 2024 (full-time, on site) - $1,120/week, plus housing
The Yard, a dance and arts residency organization based in Chilmark, MA on Martha's Vineyard, is looking for a seasonal Marketing Manager to lead promotion & PR for our summer season on Martha’s Vineyard. This is a split position: with part-time, remote work starting as soon as possible (est. 15-20 hours/week); and full-time onsite work at The Yard on Martha’s Vineyard from June 9 - August 3, 2024.
The Marketing Manager will create and implement marketing and communications strategies for The Yard. They work collaboratively with other members of The Yard’s team, media outlets, businesses, partners, board members and other constituents, to build the organization’s brand, grow and diversify its audience, and expand its donor base and overall contributions. They also manage The Yard’s Box Office and Front of House systems for all public facing events, with a focus on favorable customer service; and they serve as the primary manager of The Yard’s database Spektrix. The Marketing Manager will oversee a part-time social media assistant, and spearhead volunteer recruitment and management for front of house and special events. They serve as an active member of the Yard’s team, at times assisting with general organizing and overall operations. See full job description at www.dancetheyard.org/careers.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and a minimum 3 years experience in marketing and communications for an arts or nonprofit organization.
Must have experience with CRM platforms such as Spektrix, Salesforce, Google Suite/Enterprise programs, Excel spreadsheets, and the ability to learn and master software programs.
Experience with email marketing services such as Squarespace, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and/or other creative suite programs.
Cultural competency to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other staff.
Must be friendly, highly organized and adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
The Yard is a creation and performance platform for artists from around the globe, and we offer exhilarating, wide-ranging, and educational arts experiences through performances, residencies, and community activities. We present performances by international, national, and local artists; provide paid residencies for artists; offer inter-generational engagement programs and classes for our island community; and bring dance and creativity centered education programs into schools. Our community programs run year-round and can be found on The Yard’s campus and in partner locations across the island of Martha’s Vineyard.