Marketing & Development Director

Overview

Job Description:

While ideally an in-person position, remote working options will be considered for the right candidate. This person will assume responsibility for creating, executing, delivering, and monitoring all social media projects, online activities, member relations, CRM database, and development activities.

• Marketing/Public Relations – Manage website on Squarespace, conceptualize, design, and schedule social media posts (You Tube, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In), and email newsletters (Constant Contact). Expand audience and elevate events and programs by developing clear promotional plans including digital marketing, advertising, and outreach.
• Polonaise magazine – Assist with gathering materials and coordinating the production, editing, design, printing, and distribution/mailing of the magazine that is printed up to twice each year.
• Annual Scholarship Program for Young Pianists – Review applications, assist the Scholarship Committee, and coordinate all activities from promoting the program nationally to arranging the disbursement of scholarship awards.
• Chopin Foundation Memberships and Development – Oversee annual membership campaign, craft appropriate acknowledgements, cultivate potential members and donors, oversee and maintain CRM program (Bloomerang).
• National Chopin Piano Competition (to be held next in 2030) – Coordinate public outreach, advertising, and promotion. Arrange logistics for contestants, jurors, and all parties involved in the production of the Competition. Assist the Competition Director in all activities related to the nine-day national event.

• Ability to coordinate marketing and outreach efforts independently and with outside consultants to promote events and programs through emails, social media, Eventbrite, calendar listings, and monitor all campaign analytics.
• Must have a proven track record across all platforms and be able to show examples of successful campaigns.
• Tech savvy with competency in using office software including Office 365 (a must), Adobe Creative Suites, Photoshop and InDesign/Canva or similar programs (required).
• Brand consciousness and basic graphic design skills (a graphic designer is available for more complicated projects), able to generate, write, and schedule content.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with little or no supervision.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including Foundation members, music enthusiasts, sponsors, vendors, venues, and artists.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with creatives, sponsors, volunteers, and others. Excellent writing and communication skills a must. Spanish is a plus.
• Strategic and creative thinker.
• Highly motivated, responsible, self-starter with discipline and capacity to work independently as well as cooperatively and able to set priorities to meet deadlines.
• A good sense of humor and love of classical piano music could be beneficial. Alignment with the Chopin Foundation’s mission is ideal because there is room for advancement.

• 5 years of successful relevant experience (required)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;
  Master’s (preferred)
• Experience working in the arts, with non-profits, or a related field (preferred)
• Preference given to local candidates who will be expected to attend and assist with all Chopin Foundation events including nights and weekends.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds on select occasions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Monday to Friday, 7 to 8 hours per day (flex hours possible); evenings and weekends when needed. Time off will be provided for weekend hours worked during events.

$60 – $70,000 annually commensurate with experience

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