Director of Development and Marketing: Montgomery Theater

Bryn Mawr College; Brynmawr; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking a Director of Development and Marketing for their theater. The role involves managing fundraising campaigns, marketing strategies, and strengthening community relations while upholding the theater's mission to enrich the local area. A Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of arts management experience are required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance, vision and dental

Flexible Schedule

Parental Leave Policy

2% Contribution to Simple IRA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is a bonus.
• 3-5 years arts management experience.
• Grant writing and marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with patrons, donors, and community leaders.
• Manage individual giving campaigns, corporate giving, and fundraising events.
• Oversee all marketing and advertising efforts.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

In partnership with the Executive Artistic Director, the Director of Development and Marketing (DODAM) will be tasked with the development and marketing implementation for the Montgomery Theater, located in Souderton, PA. Development responsibilities include management of individual giving campaigns, corporate giving, grant writing, and special fundraising events. Marketing responsibilities include strategizing and implementing email campaigns, social media, print materials, managing special offers, and additional advertising as needed.

1. DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• As an advocate of the theater, the DODAM develops strong relationships with patrons, donors, professional organizations, other theaters, and community leaders
• Responsible for all giving including individual, corporate and sponsorship
• Responsible for the grant-writing process, including 6 annual grants and approximately 2-5 additional applications per year
• Plan, organize, and attend all fundraising events

2. MARKETING

• Oversee and prepare advertising, publicity, press releases, and production literature in partnership with the Marketing and Production Coordinator
• Develop and execute promotional plan for educational programming
• Database and website management
• Grow existing subscription program
• Coordinate and promote special events

3. ADMINISTRATION

• Oversee administrative staff and volunteer personnel
• Various other administrative tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is a bonus
• 3-5 years arts management experience
• Grant writing experience
• Marketing experience
• IT Experience Preferred
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Communication skills and experience
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously, prioritizing as needed

SUPERVISES

• Marketing and Production Coordinator
• Office Volunteers (2-3 per year)

BENEFITS

• Health insurance, vision and dental
• 2% Contribution to Simple IRA
• Flexible Schedule
• Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site
• Parental Leave Policy

SALARY: $55,000-$60,000

REPORTSto Executive Artistic Director

About Montgomery Theater:

Montgomery Theater is a non-profit professional theater located in Souderton, PA, one hour from Philadelphia. Montgomery Theater is a vital part of the community and a contributor to vast artistic resources of our area. We offer local productions of plays and musicals, standup comedy shows, and acting classes and camps for kids. Each year on our intimate 122 seat Main Stage we produce six professional productions. On our 75-seat Project Stage we produce two family-friendly shows, five Comedy Nights, and one New Work.

Mission:

Montgomery Theater is an intimate professional theater dedicated to enriching our region by producing modern plays, musicals, and American classics; offering educational programs for local youth; and ensuring equitable access to the performing arts.

Vision:

We will be a creative haven that continues to raise the artistic standard for professional theater in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We will serve the story by honoring the playwright’s words and intentions, serve the artists and students by fulfilling their creative passions, and serve the audience by challenging and entertaining them.

Values:

• Access: Provide equitable access to the performing arts.
• Belonging: Foster a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and identities.
• Community: Connect our family of artists with the people of our region.
• Education: Teach life skills through theatrical opportunities.
• Excellence: Maintain a professional level of performance and instruction.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is a bonus