Arts Marketing & Events Coordinator

Altoona Community Theatre; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

PTO

Paid holidays

Creative arts environment

Meaningful cultural involvement

Job summary

Altoona Community Theatre is seeking a Marketing & Events Coordinator to promote productions, build community partnerships, support fundraising, and increase ACT's visibility in Central Pennsylvania. The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees marketing, communications, events, and operations.

Ideal candidates have experience in marketing, nonprofit administration, and arts outreach, with strong writing, design, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications, event planning, nonprofit administration, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with email marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar systems.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Neon One, Donor Dock, or similar.
• Graphic design experience using InDesign, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
• A passion for the arts, theatre, and community engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Arts Administration, Business, or a related field preferred. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate digital marketing efforts, including management of the Google Ad Grant.
• Manage ACT's social media channels and online presence, with awareness of current trends.
• Lead and support the Marketing Committee.
• Develop promotional materials, including season brochures, flyers, and other printed marketing pieces.
• Design and creation of show logos, posters, and related branding materials.
• Manage email marketing campaigns and bulk mailings.
• Assist with communications to board and committee members.
• Coordinate partnerships with local businesses and community groups.
• Coordinate ACT's participation in community events and promotional opportunities.
• Assist with workshops, special events, fundraising efforts, and community engagement activities.
• Manage the creation and production of playbill programs for all productions.
• Serve as event coordinator for fundraisers and special events.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of posters, placemats, program books, and other promotional materials.
• Assist with member and volunteer assignments as needed.
• Manage season subscription processes.
• Oversee office supply inventory and related administrative needs.
• Coordinate production information with production teams and box office personnel, including cast lists, clearances, and ticketing data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Event planning

Nonprofit administration

Public relations

Arts administration

Graphic design

Project management

Writing

Verbal communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Arts Administration, Business

Tools

Mailchimp

Constant Contact

Neon One

Donor Dock

InDesign

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Altoona Community Theatre is seeking a Marketing & Events Coordinator to promote productions, build community partnerships, support fundraising, and increase ACT's visibility in Central Pennsylvania. The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees marketing, communications, events, and operations.

Ideal candidates have experience in marketing, nonprofit administration, and arts outreach, with strong writing, design, and project management skills.