MARKETING & BUSINESS ASSOCIATE

Del Shakes seeks a professional arts/nonprofit associate to support its year-round programming and help the company continue to grow. Specifically, the Marketing & Business Associate will oversee and implement marketing and public relations tasks, develop and implement earned income opportunities, work with a bookkeeper to process all company financial transactions, and, in tandem with the Producing Artistic Director, Board, and other team members, represent the company in various external affairs.

• Oversee and implement marketing and publicity efforts for summer festival, community tour, bonus programming, special events, and institutional brand identity.
  • Baseline graphic designs skills very helpful (InDesign and Photoshop)
• Provide raw data and inputs to Del Shakes bookkeeper (track payments and letters of agreement, pull financial reports from ticket service and Square, etc.)
• Identify and pursue new or increased sources of earned income, in line with mission
• Coordinate box office and front of house procedures with Associate Producer and House Manager for Summer Festival
• Coordinate with development staff for event planning and implementation
• Assist in maintaining and operating PatronManager database and ticket sales
• Rotate with Producing Artistic Director as on-site supervisor for summer festival and bonus programming
• Coordinate with Producing Artistic Director to represent the company at Del Shakes events, community meetings, and select external affairs
• Assist Producing Artistic Director with implementing and updating strategic plan
• Serve as chief brainstorm partner for Producing Artistic Director

Requirements:

• Currently, this is an independent contractor position (with the potential of an employment position) requiring approximately 16-24 hours a week, with increased time required during the summer festival
• Work at home is an option, but must be in Del Shakes’ office at least 2 days a week
• Current staff uses their own computer with Microsoft Office (Del Shakes office environment is slightly “tech start-up”)
• Position requires flexible time schedule during typical Monday-Friday work hours
• Familiarity with or ability to learn QuickBooks, WordPress, MyEmma, Patron Manager/Salesforce, Dropbox, Google Docs, Gmail, graphic design software, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms a plus
• Delaware residents encouraged to apply
• Flexible transportation optimal

QUALITIES DESIRED

Professional, detailed-oriented, entrepreneurial spirit, self-starter, solid writer, passion for vision of Del Shakes, good-spirited, compassionate, desire to go above and beyond the call of duty. Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to jobs@delshakes.org