Profile Theatre
Director of communications
Profile Theatre, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Job description
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.ORGANIZATIONFounded in 1997, Profile Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in Oregon, and one of only three theaters in the country to take a deep dive into the bodies of work of contemporary playwrights. Every two years, Profile Theatre selects two mid-career writers and centers two years of programming around them, with productions of older plays, newer plays and world premieres and commissions. In so doing, Profile Theatre staff will have the opportunity to work closely with playwrights and other artists of national repute, alongside some of the most talented artists in the Portland metro area. Recent Featured Playwrights have included Kristoffer Diaz, Lauren Yee, christopher oscar peña, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Paula Vogel, Lynn Nottage, and Lisa Kron among others.POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Director of Communications is primarily responsible for the planning and executing of a comprehensive earned revenue strategy with an eye toward expanding our resources to match a growing organization through programmatic and institutional marketing. Working closely with the Artistic Director, the Director of Communications will create and implement a comprehensive communications plan, manage the marketing budget, and be primarily responsible for patron experience from first contact to stage lights going up. The Director of Communications oversees the Patron Services Manager, a .67 FTE position responsible for setting up all events in EventBrite, managing the CRM, seating all patrons, managing group sales including affinity nights, alumni nights and other special sales, and other duties as tasked. The Patron Services Manager also oversees Front of House, including house management, on-site box office associates and volunteer ushers. The Director of Communications also directs and oversees the work of the Graphic Designer and Content Creator on the creation of key art for the season, institutional branding, programmatic marketing assets, and other artistic and content creation pieces as needed.QUALIFICATIONSAn ability to think strategically, analyze results in real time, and course correct where needed.Strong collaborative and leadership skills. An ability to motivate and supervise others.Excellent written and visual skills. An ability to describe plays and create images that are dynamic, exciting and eye-catching.Ease and familiarity with social media platforms.Strong computer skills, including software like CRMs, ticketing and design software, plus GSuite, MS Office, Adobe, etc.Can work independently and in a small team environment.Direct experience on an arts marketing team strongly preferred.COMPENSATIONProfile Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and people of color to apply, in keeping with its core values of inclusion and representation.The Director of Communications is compensated with an exempt salary ranging from
$55,000-$60,000/annually DOE
plus health and dental benefits and generous PTO.LOCATIONThis position will be expected to report to the Profile Theatre office located at 216 NW 13th Ave, and to the Imago Theatre located at SE 8th Ave. during performance production runs. Some tasks are able to be completed remotely from home with own equipment as mutually negotiated and agreed in advance with the Artistic Director.SCHEDULEThis is a full time, exempt salaried position. Profile Theatre’s office is currently hybrid; When not at the theatre, about 50% of hours are expected to be in person, and the rest remote. Attendance at first reads, opening nights, galas and other member events is required.REPORTINGTo Artistic Director.APPLYPlease include a letter of interest outlining applicable skills and experience and a resume to: info@profiletheatre.org. No calls or drop-ins, please.Job Type:
Full-timePay:
$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayOn callWeekends as neededAbility to Relocate:Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
Multiple locations
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.ORGANIZATIONFounded in 1997, Profile Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in Oregon, and one of only three theaters in the country to take a deep dive into the bodies of work of contemporary playwrights. Every two years, Profile Theatre selects two mid-career writers and centers two years of programming around them, with productions of older plays, newer plays and world premieres and commissions. In so doing, Profile Theatre staff will have the opportunity to work closely with playwrights and other artists of national repute, alongside some of the most talented artists in the Portland metro area. Recent Featured Playwrights have included Kristoffer Diaz, Lauren Yee, christopher oscar peña, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Paula Vogel, Lynn Nottage, and Lisa Kron among others.POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Director of Communications is primarily responsible for the planning and executing of a comprehensive earned revenue strategy with an eye toward expanding our resources to match a growing organization through programmatic and institutional marketing. Working closely with the Artistic Director, the Director of Communications will create and implement a comprehensive communications plan, manage the marketing budget, and be primarily responsible for patron experience from first contact to stage lights going up. The Director of Communications oversees the Patron Services Manager, a .67 FTE position responsible for setting up all events in EventBrite, managing the CRM, seating all patrons, managing group sales including affinity nights, alumni nights and other special sales, and other duties as tasked. The Patron Services Manager also oversees Front of House, including house management, on-site box office associates and volunteer ushers. The Director of Communications also directs and oversees the work of the Graphic Designer and Content Creator on the creation of key art for the season, institutional branding, programmatic marketing assets, and other artistic and content creation pieces as needed.QUALIFICATIONSAn ability to think strategically, analyze results in real time, and course correct where needed.Strong collaborative and leadership skills. An ability to motivate and supervise others.Excellent written and visual skills. An ability to describe plays and create images that are dynamic, exciting and eye-catching.Ease and familiarity with social media platforms.Strong computer skills, including software like CRMs, ticketing and design software, plus GSuite, MS Office, Adobe, etc.Can work independently and in a small team environment.Direct experience on an arts marketing team strongly preferred.COMPENSATIONProfile Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and people of color to apply, in keeping with its core values of inclusion and representation.The Director of Communications is compensated with an exempt salary ranging from
$55,000-$60,000/annually DOE
plus health and dental benefits and generous PTO.LOCATIONThis position will be expected to report to the Profile Theatre office located at 216 NW 13th Ave, and to the Imago Theatre located at SE 8th Ave. during performance production runs. Some tasks are able to be completed remotely from home with own equipment as mutually negotiated and agreed in advance with the Artistic Director.SCHEDULEThis is a full time, exempt salaried position. Profile Theatre’s office is currently hybrid; When not at the theatre, about 50% of hours are expected to be in person, and the rest remote. Attendance at first reads, opening nights, galas and other member events is required.REPORTINGTo Artistic Director.APPLYPlease include a letter of interest outlining applicable skills and experience and a resume to: info@profiletheatre.org. No calls or drop-ins, please.Job Type:
Full-timePay:
$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayOn callWeekends as neededAbility to Relocate:Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
Multiple locations
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