About Theatre for Young Audiences/USA

Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA), is the leading national organization for the professional field of theatre for young people, their families, and their communities. Dedicated to ensuring that all young people have access to high-quality theatre experiences, the organization provides robust programming, professional development, advocacy, research, and resources to thousands of individual artists, educators, and TYA organizations across the country. Founded in 1965, TYA/USA is the United States Center for the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ). www.tyausa.org

 

Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA)

Membership & Communications Associate (Part-Time, 15 hours per week)

This position is based in New York City. 

Applications are due August 1st, with a late August or early September start. 

TYA/USA seeks a Part-Time Membership & Communications Associate. This individual will be a crucial member of a small but growing staff team. The Membership & Communications Associate is responsible for supporting TYA/USA’s national membership base (1000+ members) including communications, customer service, outreach, and database management. 

The ideal candidate is an energetic, detail-oriented, self-motivated arts administrator with an interest in theatre and a deep commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism. 

Compensation:

$20 per hour for 15 hours per week 

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Desired Skills and Experience 

Excellent customer service skills

Solution-oriented thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in hybrid environment (in the NYC Times Square office 1-2 times per week and at home remotely)

Motivated and enthusiastic to help grow a national membership organization

Commitment to ongoing individual and collective learning

Proficient in Google Workspace

Graphic Design experience a plus

Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms a plus

Experience in ad sales a plus 

Interest in Theatre for Young Audiences a plus

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Membership 

• Serve as primary contact for membership customer service related inquiries 
• Manage all membership administrative communications, including new member submissions and renewals, updating contact information, processing dues and renewal cycles 
• Research potential members and lead outreach

Marketing & Communications  

• Lead all marketing and communications messaging in collaboration with Programming Manager and Executive Director
• Curate biweekly TYA Connect newsletters by engaging in research and collection of field news
• Manage National TYA Job Board 
• Plan and execute social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc
• Supports the management of the TYA/USA website, including the publication of content and events
• Support the TYA Today Online platform, including publishing field news and managing ad sales
• Minimal graphic design work  

 

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter that details your relevant experience with the subject line “Membership and Communications Associate” to jobs@tyausa.org. While we ask that resumes be submitted in written form, we invite applicants to submit their cover letter via a written statement, audio or video recording – whatever form best supports your self-expression.

Applications are due August 1st for the position with a late August or early September start.