Overview

Marketing and Communications Coordinator (Full-Time)

HOSTOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE (HCAC)

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture is an integral part of Hostos Community College of the City University of New York, serving as a resource for students and faculty in addition to serving the cultural needs of Bronx and NYC communities. The Performing Arts Center includes two theaters of 900 and 360 seats each, a Black Box experimental theater, and a museum-quality art gallery. Hostos Center is recognized nationally as a leader in Latino and African-based programming, consisting of a presenting series; a visual arts series; festivals featuring different cultural traditions; a children’s series; and an individual artists’ program consisting of commissions and residencies.

Job Description

Reporting to the Arts Center’s Director, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator will plan, oversee and execute all marketing, promotional and communication activities for the Center’s performing arts programming and visual art exhibits.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develops and implements marketing and public relations campaigns.
  • Oversees single ticket and group sales campaigns as well as student ticket initiatives.
  • Oversees the design of brochures, catalogs and promotional materials as well as print and digital advertising.
  • Serves as the primary liaison to advertisers, public relation firms, graphic designers and other vendors.
  • Works with Box Office Aide to setup ticket sales and to maintain patron lists.
  • Oversees and updates the Center’s website by providing content and images to Graphic Designer and web master.
  • Plans and oversees the Center’s overall social media marketing plan.
  • Provides content and images to Social Media Coordinator.
  • Develops press releases and calendars for all Center events.
  • Contracts photographers as needed and maintains the Center’s photo files.
  • Works with College’s Communications Office in pitching stories and handling media relations for local, regional, and national press.
  • Provides information on Center activities to other divisions within the College and CUNY.
  • Duties require on-campus presence.
  • Additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of related experience.
  • Excellent communications skills, including ability to deal effectively with all users.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is helpful.
  • Proficiency on several social media platforms is preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Compensation

  • $50,000 – $60,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

  • RF CUNY Employee Benefits (see link in HOW TO APPLY below)

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must apply online by accessing the Research Foundation CUNY (RF CUNY) webpage at

https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=HO-2503-006747

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