Assistant, Marketing (Part-Time)

Cora Dance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious dance company in New York seeks a part-time Assistant, Marketing to support its Marketing & Media department. The role involves assisting in marketing activities, managing print and digital assets, and conducting research. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and excellent writing and organizational skills. This position demands a commitment of at least 20 hours a week, particularly between Tuesday and Thursday, with potential additional hours during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Highest moral character and integrity.
• Reliable self-starter with an ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated interest in performing arts/art/culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and media activities for the company.
• Assist in promotional discount programs.
• Provide research and support for department projects.

Skills

Writing and proofreading skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Command of MS Office

Strong time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company: New York City Ballet
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $35.00 per hour

With a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory, New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world. Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, the Company quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Widely acknowledged for its enduring contributions to dance, New York City Ballet is committed to promoting creative excellence and nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. The School of American Ballet is the official training academy of the New York City Ballet.

The Assistant, Marketing plays a supporting role in a fast‑paced Marketing & Media department that is responsible for selling the company’s 112‑performance repertory season and the holiday presentation of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® at Lincoln Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Acquisition and Relationship Marketing teams in the execution of marketing and promotional activities
• Assist with trafficking the production of print and digital creative assets, ensuring a unified brand presence in the marketplace
• Maintain up‑to‑date rate and circulation information for all paid media outlets
• Develop a thorough understanding of marketing sales policies and subscriber benefits program
• Assist in the production and installation of all NYCB front of house and exterior signage at DHKT and on the LCPA campus
• Support the stocking and organization of in‑house print collateral, keeping theater and Lincoln Center campus distribution points neat and well stocked and patron‑facing teams equipped with necessary materials for ticket fulfillment
• Assist in promotional discount programs, including but not limited to $30 For 30 Rush Program and TDF efforts, and other sponsor and third‑party promotions and offers that are geared towards existing customer retention
• Assist with the curation of marketing assets for tour presenters, ensuring informational accuracy and brand alignment
• Assist in the tracking and reporting of acquisition and relationship marketing activity against determined KPIs
• Assist in testing promotions including source codes, promotion codes, and offer details
• Provide research and support for department projects
• Serve as a department proofreader, ensuring consistency of campaign messaging, brand voice, and editorial style guide
• Develop a working knowledge of the Company’s ticketing software system (Tessitura), email application (Wordfly), data analytics and list management tool (Data Center), and project management platforms (Airtable and Trello)
• Perform general administrative duties, including the ordering of all Marketing & Media department office supplies, maintaining general Marketing & Media accounts (such as FedEx), and the processing of Marketing team mail/deliveries, etc.
• Assist with other departmental activities as needed

Qualifications

• Highest moral character and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree
• Writing and proofreading skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Command of MS Office
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and be flexible in a deadline‑oriented environment
• Reliable self‑starter with an ability to take initiative and collaborate in a team environment
• A demonstrated interest in performing arts/art/culture, ballet and/or in NYCB a plus
• Position often requires lifting/carrying boxes of printed collateral

While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently exposed to:

• Office Setting
• Theater setting

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part‑time position with a minimum weekly commitment of 20 hours, Tuesday – Thursday. The hours of work are typically between 10 AM and 6 PM weekdays; additional hours may be required based on departmental need, particularly when Company is in‑season.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

New York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values and reflects inclusion, equity, and access for all. We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to all by educating, developing, and supporting an organization that welcomes and amplifies the voices and lived experiences of everyone.

New York City Ballet
20 Lincoln Center Plaza David H. Koch Theater
New York, NY, 10023
2128705695
New York City Ballet