Director of Marketing & Communications (part-time)

Mirror Stage seeks a detail-oriented strategic thinker with strong written and verbal communications skills to join the team as Director of Marketing & Communications. This position will lead the development and implementation of campaigns designed to strengthen the financial resources necessary to increase visibility and awareness of Mirror Stage while sustaining growth. The Director of Marketing & Communications is broadly responsible for all marketing, public relations, and communication efforts promoting the organization’s goals and objectives in order to build grass-roots support within the community, build the Mirror Stage brand, develop audience, and maximize ticket sales and attendance at Mirror Stage events. This position coordinates media relations activities, including print and other advertising programs; as well as promotional, publicity and marketing programs. The Director of Marketing & Communications supervises the Content Marketing Manager.

Although this is a mostly remote position, candidates must be based in the greater Seattle Metropolitan area. If you are not currently based in the Puget Sound region, you will not be considered.

CATEGORY: Part-time, non-exempt

COMPENSATION: $40/hr

HOURS PER WEEK: 15-20 hrs/week

REPORTS TO: Managing Artistic Director

LOCATION: Mostly remote with some in-person meetings and events required

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Managing Artistic Director, Director of Operations & Production, Mirror Stage staff and board, the Director of Marketing & Communications will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic marketing plan that effectively markets the organization and educates the public about Mirror Stage, maximizes the organization's combined marketing and resource development efforts, and ensures all events are planned to capture the attention of the public and the media.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, targeted and sustainable communications and outreach plan that includes media relations, digital and print advertising, and social media.
• Assist in the development and implementation of program sponsorship plans and activities;
• Analyze data and report impact results.
• Monitor ticket reports and implement action to maximize sales.
• Maintain Mirror Stage brand across all programs and activities.
• Create and implement Mirror Stage marketing and collateral materials, including annual report, event programs, e-newsletters, digital & print ads, posters, postcards, etc.
• Manage relationships with graphic designers, photographers and other contracted talent as needed.
• Supervise the Content Marketing Manager
• Participate in long-term organizational planning

Qualifications:

• Minimum four to five years professional experience leading marketing and public relations, preferably in a mid-size arts nonprofit environment.
• Passion for and dedication to Mirror Stage’s mission, vision and values
• Ability to see, value, and adapt to cultural differences. Demonstrated and/or lived experience working with people of diverse ages, genders, sexualities, ethnicities, cultures, races, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds, including those historically excluded by mainstream arts organizations
• Detail-oriented, reliable, organized self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, impeccable attention to detail, and strong organizational skills, who is able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from inception through execution.
• Demonstrable creative problem-solving skills and experience building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Tech savvy with high proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Zoom. Comfort with online collaboration tools and virtual office environment. Familiarity and experience with Asana is not required, but helpful.
• Comfortable working with and willingness to learn specialized database software. Proficiency with Salesforce and Click & Pledge Event Management experience a plus.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation, such as car or transit pass
• Lived commitment to and investment in racial and social justice and anti-oppression analysis
• Willingness to learn and work effectively, both independently and as part of a team

Mirror Stage prioritizes equity and inclusion, and reflecting the diversity of the community. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage individuals from all cultures and communities to apply, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color), women, non-cis-gendered people, and members of other historically excluded groups. We believe that representing and reflecting the diversity of our community makes us stronger. Thank you for considering joining us.

Vaccination Requirement

For the safety of all artists, guests and staff, Mirror Stage requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Documentation of vaccination status must be provided if an offer of employment is made.

ABOUT MIRROR STAGE:

Mission:

Mirror Stage uses the power of story and art to challenge assumptions, bias, and prejudice, increasing equity and inclusion, while encouraging more thoughtful reflection on today’s issues.

Vision:

Mirror Stage believes the power of story holds the key to bringing people together in imagining and embodying a better future. We nurture unique artistic voices through arts programs and events that play it smart without playing it safe. With the goal of increasing empathy and social justice, Mirror Stage connects people more deeply to perspectives and experiences other than their own, while amplifying historically excluded stories, voices, and faces—bringing us to a place of common understanding. Mirror Stage gets people talking, as well as thinking.

Values:

• Challenge: We focus on thought-provoking, relevant, progressive, risky, and inspiring work—encouraging people to examine their responses more intentionally.
• Integrity: We practice the highest standards of excellence and ethics in all interactions. We are committed to embracing the full range of human experience at all levels: in our programs, in our audience, on our staff, and within our leadership.
• Partnership: We collaborate with artists, audience and community members to find the best path forward and create positive change.
• Respect: We cultivate and nurture an atmosphere of respect and inclusivity, welcoming differing strengths, skill sets, cultures, and abilities.