Job Posting: Marketing & Development Director
Overview
Missed the Boat Theatre is seeking an administrative professional to take the lead on marketing and fundraising efforts.
Missed the Boat Theatre is a nonprofit community theater where Catholics can come together to make beautiful works on the stage for the glory of God. We are looking for candidates for this position who will live and champion our core values of Catholicity, quality, creativity, and community.
This position represents an exciting step forward in our organization’s programming and capacity by investing in the necessary staff for growth. As such, we are looking for someone with both strategic vision and the practical skill set to implement that vision. However, because it is a new position, there is some flexibility and opportunity for candidates to structure their exact responsibilities.
The Basics:
Position Type: Part-time, hourly contractor
Hourly Wage: $22-25/hour DOE
Time Commitment: 15-25 hours per week. Hours will fluctuate around the season schedule, with particular uptick in preparation for our January Cabaret and June mainstage production
Work Terms: Primarily remote work with some in-person meetings. Hours determined by contractor (no regular office hours) in conjunction with Artistic and Executive Directors.
As a new role under this structure, this position will include regular check-ins to review and finesse the scope of the position.
Responsibilities
Marketing:
Oversees the ongoing development and implementation of the brand guide and the creation of print and digital marketing materials
Develops and implements an ongoing marketing plan including website maintenance, social media, and email newsletter
Develops and oversees production-specific marketing plans including creation of digital and print graphics (show poster, program), strategizing advertising/publicity channels, and coordinating production photography and videography
Recruits and oversees volunteers or contractors for social media, graphic designers, copywriters, photographers and videographers
Manages existing marketing assets such as photography databases, mailing lists, logos and graphics
Develops and implements strategies for ongoing relationship-building with audience members
Manages a marketing and promotional budget
Develops and implements strategies for promoting participation within the company (including auditions, offstage show roles, classes, retreats, etc.)
Development:
Create and execute a strategic and comprehensive fundraising plan for the organization
Seek out, create, and cultivate relationships with prospective individual and institutional donors
Develop and implement fundraising initiatives and events such as annual appeals, monthly donor initiatives, etc.
Oversee submission of grant reports and applications
Oversee strategy and execution of the event side of fundraising events, particularly MTBT’s annual Benefit Cabaret
Cultivate audiences and manage ticketing for Benefit Cabaret inclusive of community members, donors, and prospective donors
Assign donor responsibilities to staff, Board, and Leadership Team as needed
Recruit and oversee fundraising volunteers
Other:
Align Board, Leadership Team, staff, donors, and all of MTBT’s stakeholders on key messaging.
As a member of MTBT’s management team and small staff, contribute to overall organizational strategy, policy, operations, and organizational culture.
Qualifications
Passion for MTBT’s mission: A love for live theater and a desire to use it to glorify God and create authentic Catholic community
Relevant education, work, or volunteer experience that would apply to this position (this may include a combination of the following: fundraising, marketing, communication, and/or branding in theater and/or arts and culture organizations, nonprofits, or church settings)
Fundraising experience: progressive professional experience in fundraising, ideally with demonstrated success working with donors, acquiring and engaging a donor base, and managing fundraising events
Storytelling and communication skills: The ability to inspire philanthropic participation and audience engagement by showcasing organizational impact through multiple channels, including one-on-one conversations, events, and both individual and mass emails
Strategic and innovative thinking: An ability to think outside the box and come up with actionable plans to navigate structural challenges and achieve goals for an actively growing organization; an understanding of how to leverage the appropriate organizational resources in pursuit of those goals.
Relationship building: An ability to create rapport and build positive relationships with anyone, including organizational and industry colleagues, artists, institutional funders, and high-net-worth individuals
Project management: The ability to see an idea through from idea to planning to execution; comfort and facility with both big-picture thinking and minute attention to detail
Organization and time management: the ability to create and meet a schedule and enforce appropriate deadlines along the way to that schedule
Ability to work well both independently and on a team
Supervisory Structure
Reports to and receives direction from the Executive Director through regularly scheduled meetings
Gives direction to Social Media Manager, graphic designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and other content providers, including special event and production-specific volunteers
Submits invoices, receipts, bills, and other administrative and financial matters to the Managing Director
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to sam@missedtheboattheatre.com. Your cover letter should clearly outline your interest in the role at MTBT and your relevant experience and skills. Applications are due by Monday, July 29th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.