Earlville Opera House (EOH) Multi Arts Center is seeking a Marketing Director/Program Assistant.
EOH was founded in 1972 as a not-for-profit, volunteer-based, community service organization promoting the arts in a rural region of central New York by offering programs of cultural, educational, and historical significance; and preserving and restoring the architectural and historic integrity of the Earlville Opera House, a unique second-story theater constructed in 1892. Our mission is to “enrich the Central New York Community through the visual and performing arts while preserving our historic building for future generational use”.
EOH is located at 18 East Main Street in the quaint Village of Earlville, NY. At EOH we believe accessibility and inclusion are critical to everything we do. Our historic Opera House has been upgraded to ensure accessibility throughout the building, including a hearing loop system in our 1892 theater provided by Hamilton Hearing LLC.
EOH events are made possible with support from the Office of the Governor and NYS Legislature, administered by the New York State Council on the Arts, and through the generosity of EOH members.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
Marketing Director duties:
*Work with EOH staff to create marketing campaigns and strategic outreach for EOH programs and services.
*Proactive awareness of social media trends, and how they can be incorporated to assist development of the EOH brand.
*Create/design marketing materials (knowledge of Canva, Adobe, Constant Contact, Meta Business Suite [Facebook, Instagram], YouTube, Square Space, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, SEO knowledge preferred). Must be able to take photos for promotional use.
*Manage and schedule social media posts, reels and stories to promote upcoming offerings, events, and activities hosted, sponsored, and supported by EOH.
*Write press releases for print media.
*Manage routine updates to our online profile through website maintenance; free calendar listings; and creation of monthly e-newsletters.
*Ongoing updating of press contacts/Legislators and all e-distribution mailing lists.
*Capture and report on results/data of marketing efforts (demographics/geographics served)
Program Assistant duties:
*Greeter; facility tours; working directly with the public, artists, and volunteers.
*Answering phone; clerical assistance.
*Assist with Box Office, Gift Shop and Gallery sales as needed (training provided).
*Assist with hanging/preparing gallery exhibits.
*Assist with fundraising; ad sales; grant program and events support.
*Other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
*3-5 years’ work experience; experience in not-for-profit or arts administration preferred, or comparable related-work experience.
*Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
*Candidate will understand they are acting as a steward of the EOH facility and representing EOH to the community.
Appointment Details:
*Starting date: No later than May 1, 2024, earlier start date is possible.
*This position is on-site and requires a self-motivated, dependable person to become a part of the arts field community and a member of the EOH team.
*Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10am to 5pm, Saturdays 12-3pm, occasional evenings and weekends required, comp time provided.
*31 hours/week, $20/hr., no insurance provided.
*Two weeks paid vacation annually provided after the first six months of employment (second week is between Christmas and New Years).
How to Apply
Please forward your resume, cover letter and two references by April 16 to:
No calls. This position remains open until filled.