• Participates as a member of the email team, responsible for writing and deploying many marketing and company communications using both the email system and Tessitura.
• Coordinates department finances, enters purchase orders, and processes invoices.
• Supports marketing and stewardship activities at events at McCaw Hall, Opera Center and other locations to cultivate audience retention.
• Works closely with Director of Marketing and Associate Director of Marketing on marketing initiatives including coordinating printing, mailing and receiving deliverables as well as distribution of print materials around Seattle core and campus.

• Provides general administrative support to marketing team members including but not limited to editing and proofreading marketing and communications pieces, schedule coordination, maintaining current production schedules, and assisting the communications team with artist bios.
• Assists in the creation and coordination of social media content as assigned.
• Distributes and delivers physical marketing collateral across the greater Seattle area.
• Staffs one of the Marketing department’s front-of-house positions at performances and events.

• A four-year degree in marketing, communications, or arts, or other closely related field, or other equivalent experience.

• 1 year of experience in marketing/communications or a related position in a similar organization

• Knowledge of and experience with the performing arts, particularly opera.

• Comfort and enthusiasm interacting with the public and patrons in person and by email.
• Ability to produce clear and succinct written communications, including some copywriting.
• Excellent collaboration and cooperation skills, including strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate many tasks across varying projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to and experience in learning new skills and tools.

• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel
• Basic HTML, photo and video editing experience

• lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Sit or stand comfortably to perform work and take meetings
• Delivering marketing collateral across the greater Seattle area, either by own means or by Seattle Opera provided transportation.
• Talk and hear in person, over the phone, and over virtual conferencing technology (i.e. Zoom, Teams)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, medium field vision, and an accurate perception of color in print and on digital screens.

• This position requires frequent errands throughout the greater Seattle area.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Employee-funded 403(b) Savings Plan
• 80 hours (2 weeks) of vacation time (1^st year accrual rate, with increases in years 3 and 5)
• 10 paid holidays plus 3 personal days per year
• 12 days of sick time per year
• Choice of fully funded transit pass, or 50% funded, special rate parking pass
• Staff ticket comps & discounts, and class discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Seattle Opera is committed to racial equity and to dismantling historic barriers of oppression by creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe that having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission. Seattle Opera is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal access and opportunity to anyone who qualifies, regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, mental or physical disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and/or military status.   
Learn more about our Commitment to Equity and our three-year Racial Equity and Social Impact Plan 

APPLICATION 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  
When you submit your application, you will receive an automated message noting your materials have been received. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to individual applicants due to the high volume of resumes submitted. No phone calls, please. 
 

Salary : $50,000 - $54,000