Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Vice President of Marketing and Communications TOC Arts Partners

Tucson, AZ 85705

Rolling

Sep 30, 2025

The Vice President of Marketing and Communications will be a strong manager and mentor, ready to strengthen the collaboration among the marketing team and across departments. Informed by an aptitude for research and analysis, they should be deeply knowledgeable in traditional marketing tools and strategies and yet adaptive and eager to experiment with new channels and practices. They should be able to develop a comprehensive public relations strategy that supports concert activity and increases broader public awareness of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
. As a leader and manager, they should be capable of moving from a strategic mindset to an operational approach to collaborate with colleagues and external partners. Finally, they should be eager to think holistically about revenue for the organization, maintaining a close partnership with their colleagues in development and helping to lead the TSO into a vibrant future.

Founded in 1928 in the stunning landscape of the Sonoran Desert, the TSO is the oldest continuing professional performing arts organization in Arizona, and the oldest orchestra in the Southwest. The mission of the organization is to build and enrich the community through the experience of live music of the highest quality. It serves more than 120,000 lives each year, including 35,000 students, through concerts, educational programming and outreach.

Under the dynamic artistic leadership of Music Director José Luis Gomez since 2016, the artistic quality and impact of the orchestra have grown significantly. The TSO’s vision is to reflect its many communities and bring them together through music, creating deeper connections with the region’s heritage. and making music for all Tucson and southern Arizona. For more information visit tucsonsymphony.org.

The TSO is seeking a VP of Marketing and Communications who is passionate about developing and retaining new audiences and building patron loyalty. A key member of the leadership team, the VP will plan and execute a marketing strategy that achieves attendance and ticket revenue goals consistent with the TSO’s long-range objectives and raises awareness and the profile of the TSO.

The successful candidate will be creative, data-driven, forward-thinking, and adept at managing change.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000. TSO provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision options, employee wellness support and flexible spending account options, and a generous vacation and time off policy.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities, programs, and general treatment during employment.

TSO patrons and audiences come from all walks of life. TSO hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for the performing arts, you will find a home at TSO.

• Generate sales that will build to $2.5m-$3m revenue in annual tickets sales from concert offerings (Classical, Pops, Films and Specials).
• Develop an annual marketing plan that establishes aggressive yet achievable goals for subscription and single…