Marketing Coordinator

Guerilla Opera - Boston, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

About the position

The Marketing Coordinator at Guerilla Opera plays a crucial role in promoting the organization's innovative and experimental works. This part-time position involves strategic planning, creative marketing, and hands-on event management to enhance audience engagement and support the mission of the opera company.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly administrative staff meetings to align on priorities and initiatives.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive marketing calendar on Asana, ensuring task assignments are clear and deadlines are met.
• Regularly report progress and insights to the Executive Director or interim and relevant committees.
• Perform constant constituent data analysis and meticulous record-keeping.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director or interim, as well as key committees, to develop and execute marketing plans that drive Guerilla Opera's growth and mission.
• Identify strategies that align with Guerilla Opera's unique vision, upholding high ethical standards in all executions.
• Develop, write, and distribute press releases, with timely follow-ups to media contacts to secure coverage and enhance our brand visibility.
• Craft and manage updates, event listings, graphics, and copy, ensuring all links are accurate and active.
• Draft and execute email newsletters for events, updates, news, keeping content engaging and aligned with our brand.
• Coordinate and design materials like postcards and invitations, managing the printing and mailing process.
• Design visually appealing graphics and write engaging copy for all social media posts, maintaining consistent branding and messaging.
• Collaborate with the Development Coordinator on social media fundraising campaigns and strategies.
• Execute email marketing tactics, enhancing audience engagement and fostering loyalty.
• Support Guerilla Opera productions by acting as Box Office Manager when needed, handling ticket processing, and serving as Front of House Manager.
• Coordinate volunteers and staff for events and serve as host when required.
• Collaborate with partner box office and marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging, approved graphics, and accurate event information.
• Work closely with the Development Coordinator to maintain up-to-date event information and constituent records in the Little Green Light database.
• Manage interns, ensuring they receive guidance and direction on tasks.
• Partner with the Development Coordinator to enhance communication efforts through Guerilla Opera's donor database.

Requirements

• Strong passion for Guerilla Opera's mission and programming
• Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
• Strong writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with any or all of the following programs: Asana, Canva, Google Workspace, Zoom, MailChimp, Little Green Light, and META
• Experience overseeing program staff and interns
• Background in music or arts
• 2 years of experience
• Flexible availability to meet program needs