Marketing Coordinator | Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Related Organization(s)
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Post Date
May 3, 2018
End Date
Jun 3, 2018

POSITION TITLE:                 Marketing Coordinator
DEPARTMENT:                     External Affairs
REPORTS TO:                      Marketing Manager

At Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, we bring artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, and change lives through the experience of dance.

We are seeking a smart and mission-driven individual to join Hubbard Street’s External Affairs department. The entry-level Marketing Coordinator position is part of the External Affairs department. Primary responsibilities include providing support to the Marketing Manager, the Director of Marketing and the Manager of Patron & Data Services; maintaining and updating the website; managing photo, video, published press and archival files; and coordinating design of printed materials. This position provides additional support to other External Affairs staff as necessary.

 

DESCRIPITION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Working with Marketing Manager, maintains and updates Hubbard Street website; works with internal staff to meet their online content needs and oversees the development of new features on the site.
  • Works closely with outside vendors including photographers, graphic designers and printers in order to manage the timely completionof print and digital marketing collateral.
  • Responds to website queries and functionality problems from the public and internal constituencies.
  • In coordination with the Marketing Manager, assists in the execution of online advertising initiatives including but not limited to Google AdWords, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Manages the general company e-mail account, distributing inquiries to the appropriate departments in a timely manner.
  • In collaboration with the Marketing manager, creating and distributing e-blasts to support all marketing initiatives.
  • Assists in managing marketing budgets by tracking expenses, processing POs and delivering status updates on progress against stated goals, when required.
  • Assists with audience development events and attends all company performances in Chicago (includes minimal evening and/or weekend hours work during Chicago performances).
  • Manages the ordering, tracking, and sales of company merchandise.
  • Provides support to Director of Marketing, Manager of Patron & Data Services and Director of External Affairs as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications: 
  • Hubbard Street gives preference to candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or comparable experience.
  • Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Flexibility and a team player sensibility.
  • Initiative, timely follow-though and generative problem-solving; ability to adapt to changing priorities with grace and ease under time constraints.
  • Computer literate with proficiencies inMicrosoft Word and Excel (required);
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, and other design programs (highly recommended)
To Apply: 

Please send a cover letter and resume (.pdfs only) detailing your interest and qualifications to jobs@hubbardstreetdance.com. Please include MARKETING COORDINATOR in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

 

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of the organization’s work.