Director of Marketing

About Our Organization

OUR VISION: TADA!’s vision is that all young people grow up feeling successful, creative, confident, accepted, and accepting of themselves. Through the ability of people learning to express themselves well we can break down barriers of racism and inequality and create positive, active citizens.
OUR MISSION: TADA! Youth Theater’s mission since 1984 has been to provide young people from different social, racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds with musical theater programs that inspire them to learn, be creative, and think differently through high-quality productions, positive youth development, and arts education programs. TADA! is a unique, Drama Desk award-winning nonprofit youth theater that produces original musicals for children, teens, and family audiences. TADA! offers a free, year-round, pre-professional training and a positive youth development program, RYET, for the Resident Youth Ensemble (ages 8-18); musical theater classes/camps for the public; as well as musical theater residencies in NYC schools and community centers. Through TADA!’s high-quality work, young people’s self confidence and creativity are enhanced. They also develop advanced skills in leadership, communication, responsibility, collaboration, and problem-solving – skills that help with growing up and are essential to their success both in school and in life.
OUR VALUES:
  • Musical Theater Passion
  • Unique Programming
  • Artistic Excellence
  • Community
  • Empowerment and Leadership
  • Arts for All
  • Professionalism
  • Culture of Growth
  • Nurture Creativity
  • Fun
Please visit our website, for individual descriptions of our values.

Job Position Summary

TADA! Youth Theater is seeking a Full-time Director of Marketing who will be responsible for raising awareness and visibility of TADA! and all of its programs (Onsite and School/Community Arts Education, RYET, Theater) and increase earned income, so that TADA! can continue to serve NYC families. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who believes in TADA!’s mission and values (see below) and has a love of musical theater and positive youth development along with marketing experience. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, independent, friendly, collaborative, and multitasking worker who is able to motivate themselves and others. They will also write and communicate well, have great people skills, be detail oriented, and have a good working knowledge of social media and database management. If you enjoy always having something to do, working and creating with a team and a fast-paced environment – we are looking for you to join our team. This is a hands-on position in which you do daily tasks along with the big picture and future planning. This is a hybrid work position – while some duties can be accomplished off site there are many days that being in person is vital. TADA! Youth Theater is committed to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our vastly diverse youth in our RYET and school programs. Priority will be given to candidates who are dedicated to anti-racism and share our mission and vision above. Candidates from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Reports to: Executive and Producing Artistic Director and Director of Education

Direct Reports to the Director of Marketing: Interns, volunteers, graphic designers, public relations firm

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support, communicate, and further the mission of TADA! by maintaining and strengthening the organization’s brand and profile
  • Create, oversee, and execute the annual marketing and advertising budget, plan, and goals for each fiscal year, and coordinate with different departments to ensure its success; success includes meeting or exceeding earned income budget numbers, increasing partnerships with other organizations, increasing awareness of TADA! with NYC families; and increasing Board, staff and Alum participation in marketing efforts.
  • Create, oversee, and execute the content calendar for all marketing campaigns (e.g., advertising plan and tasks, eblast and social media schedule, website upkeep, etc.)
  • Hire, train, oversee graphic designers, consultants, interns, and volunteers
  • Train and supervise ticket and audience services staff (box office, fire guard and front of house) for all productions and events to ensure seamless and positive patron experience and COVID policies are understood and enforced
  • Ensure the integration of TADA!’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice values in marketing and communication touchpoints
  • Actively participate in staff, department, and organizational meetings
Highlights of specific Job Duties:
  • Research, identify, and cultivate new relationships and partnerships
  • Build, grow, and maintain new internal and external partnerships throughout the organization to advance cross-functional initiatives that can bring in new sales and audiences
  • Cultivate and get to know our current audiences by attending in-person events and performances
  • Create, build, and maintain box office and discount plans and playbill for shows and events
  • Promote and sell education programs, productions, and other TADA! events
  • Work with Administrative Manager to promote space rentals and increase group sales for Productions
  • Oversee and execute advertising plan and email marketing campaigns and Google Ad word campaigns
  • Work with Graphic Designer and department heads to create weekly in-house eblasts, digital ads, and print materials
  • Create, implement, and coordinate sharable content for TADA!’s social media accounts and website, promoting engagement with an eye towards informative and engaging content, as well as growing and diversifying TADA!’s audience.
  • Analyze and report website traffic, social media metrics, and email campaigns and share data, reporting, and strategy recommendations with other departments, board, and staff
  • Update and maintain databases (Salesforce & Click & Pledge) and Emma email service and pull reports and run lists
  • Analyze and monitor audience, market share, competitor positions, revenue opportunities, as well as market trends
  • Capture photos and video for promotional purposes, and keep an organized database of press-ready photos for institutional use and publicity purposes

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Deep appreciation and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission, vision, and values
  • Passion for and interest in musical theater, arts education, and positive youth development
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in marketing, advertising, communications, and sales. Marketing experience does not have to be in theater directly but it is beneficial.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills – the ability to inspire, motivitvate, and manage
  • Strong listening skills, compassion and intercultural sensitivity towards people of various identity markers and life experiences
  • Sales and customer service oriented
  • An ability to handle multiple deadlines, manage competing priorities, commitment to closing loops and getting answers, be proactive, and work effectively
  • A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and act independently but also work with and contribute as part of a strong, effective, and close-knit team
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • A commitment and deep interest in diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in all aspects of TADA!’s programming and initiatives
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, WordPress, Google Ad words, Facebook, Instagram
  • Experience in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), Emma, and/or Salesforce – a plus!
COVID-19 Vaccination required.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume (a cover letter must be included to be considered) to jtrevens@tadatheater.com and include the words Director of Marketing in the subject line. Salary range $55,000 – $60,000 plus benefits including employer paid health & life insurance, eye care, and dental; flexible spending, Aflac, 403(b), and paid vacation, sick and personal days.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status. We are actively looking to expand our staff with BIPOC candidates. All Employment offers are contingent based upon a successful completion of background check.