Rattlestick Theater is seeking a Marketing & Communications Associate to join its team. Reporting to the Managing Director and under the new leadership of Artistic Director Will Davis, this position is responsible for formulating and implementing marketing and communications strategies for the theater. This position is ideal for a professional seeking to expand their responsibilities within an organization, and work alongside fellow theater makers to produce diverse, provocative, and expansive new work in the American theater.

Responsibilities include collaborating with senior Artistic & Management staff on marketing & communications for all Rattlestick programming; working alongside the Development team on communications and strategies for development events and campaigns, maintaining and updating website & social media platforms, and other duties as assigned. 

An ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional talent for promotional and branding copy
• Strong copy-editing abilities
• Fluency in social media platforms
• Knowledge of the theatrical advertising landscape
• Project management experience with a proven ability to set and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and MailChimp
• Knowledge and passion for contemporary theater
• Graphic design experience (preferred but not required)
• Commitment to joining Rattlestick in fostering a culture of belonging and actively applying the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access that Rattlestick upholds.

Candidates must reside full-time in New York City. Currently the administrative staff works in a hybrid model, This position requires some in-person office hours as well as attendance at special events during evenings and weekends.This is a part-time non-exempt position with an hourly salary of $28-$30/hour with up to 25 hours per week, plus a benefits package which includes PTO and flex spending plans for commuting expenses. 

Ready to apply? Please send a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and how your experience makes you an ideal candidate. Include what excites you about Rattlestick and/or this position. We celebrate a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist working environment for all employees. We encourage all interested candidates to apply and to send materials to jobs@rattlestick.org.

Rattlestick provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Rattlestick complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.