Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Company Description

International Festival of Arts & Ideas (“Arts & Ideas”) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 80% of which are free. 

Focused events in June range from world and nationally-renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area. 

Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Haven’s culturally-rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Event program.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator will assist with the planning, creation, and implementation of the Festival’s marketing and communications activities. The Coordinator will also interact with other Festival departments (in-house and contracted) to ensure smooth operation and execution of marketing department needs.

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will:

• Lead project management of key marketing materials, including tracking project timelines, collecting content from internal and external sources, and facilitating review rounds. Coordinator must be extremely organized and comfortable with cross-departmental communication and deadline enforcement.

• Proof marketing materials, including but not limited to: advertising, print collateral, signage, and other pieces as needed. Review public communications for adherence to the Festival’s professional guidelines, recommending and/or implementing changes as necessary.

• Manage and assist with electronic communications, including: email blasts, website content, proof reading and editing copy, integrating messaging across various channels (e-mail, web, social media, print and direct mail), and analyzing web/social analytics.

• Assist with management of marketing support staff, including assistants, interns, and volunteers. Coordinate staffing efforts for distribution of materials and other marketing information. Liaise with other Festival departments (box office, audience services, programming, artist services) to ensure smooth operation of marketing efforts.

• Other duties as assigned by Associate Director of Marketing & Communications

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts to team members and clients

• Ability to work independently, under close direction and collaboratively with other internal/external departments

• Proficient writing skills translatable to various platforms (social media, website, eblasts, print, etc.)
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Experience and familiarity with any of the following: Microsoft Office, MailChimp, Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, Netsuite, Eventbrite, and Propared is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and prioritize projects efficiently and professionally under tight time constraints.
• Experience with web content management systems and HTML. Familiarity with Drupal is a plus, but not required.
• Interest and experience in the performing arts is a plus, but not required.

Classification

Job Type: Full-Time (non-exempt)

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule: Office Hours are Monday–Friday (Hybrid)

   *Note: With occasional weekend and late night hours during the summer (April-June)
Location: 195 Church Street 12th FL New Haven, CT 06510

Additional Information
A note that Arts & Ideas programs in a seasonal fashion.  With that, the months of April to July traditionally have heavier workloads than other months.  In this period, some night and weekend hours may be required.  

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law. 

The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.

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