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Below was posted on 3/6/08:
Subject: New Position at Jazz St. Louis
Hello. How are you? I hope this finds you well. We have created a new, full-time role at Jazz St. Louis entitled Communications Manager. The person will report to me, the Director of Development. I’ve attached the job description, in case you know of anyone who you think might be interested in the position. I’m looking for a strong partner to help articulate our mission, who loves people, and who has a solid work ethic. Please pass this along to any interested parties. Thank you.
Take care,
Melissa
melissa jones
director of development
jazz st. louis
3547 olive street ste 212
st. louis, mo 63103
p 314-289-4037
f 314-289-4039
e melissa@jazzstl.org
w jazzstl.org
“The bookings are impeccable at this classy club; it’s one of the best managed places in the business,” Wynton Marsalis naming our venue, Jazz at the Bistro, as one of the ten great jazz clubs in the country, February 16, 2007, USA Today
performance | education | outreach
Communications Manager,
POSITION TITLE: Communications Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
POSITION SUMMARY
Manage communications, including all public relations, advertising and direct-to-consumer marketing materials, for Jazz St. Louis. Work with all constituents, including supporters, funders, ticket purchasers, media (national and local), corporate sponsors, performers, fans.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
- Plan and implement strategies for promoting concerts, educational activities, and outreach activities and for increasing the overall visibility and appreciation of Jazz St. Louis in the greater St. Louis region and in music communities nationally and internationally.
- Represent the Director of Development, as appropriate, at functions, meetings, or appointments.
- Oversee ticket sales and manage group sales; oversee data tracking related to ticket sales.
- Working with graphic designer and other communications-related consultants and vendors, prepare concert announcements, fliers, signage, displays and related materials. Working with consultant, update web site and maximize use of web communications.
- Prepare and maintain communications budgets.
- Schedule speakers from speakers’ bureau or visiting musicians for media, public or good will appearances.
- Develop and maintain historical archives containing event information and all printed materials.
- Perform Jazz at the Bistro concert duty activities as assigned (some evening hours required).
- Perform other duties as needed or directed.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Skills
- Experience in creating and implementing successful marketing and communications strategies, especially as they relate to the performing arts.
- Proven ability to be creative and innovative in marketing concepts, ideas.
- Proven ability to articulate marketing messages thoughtfully, succinctly and convincingly; excellent writing and verbal skills.
- Experience in working with and interpreting communications and marketing data to arrive at sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Experience working with designers and contemporary printing firms to see jobs taken from conception to final product.
- Ability to speak with ease and confidence in front of large groups.
Communications Manager,
- Knowledge of print and broadcast media including their needs, formats and styles. Current contacts within the St. Louis media community helpful.
- Experience working with a culturally diverse workforce and constituencies. Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, managers and supervisors, customers/clients, and members of the public.
- Ability to work effectively under constant pressure deadlines; excellent organizational amd time management skills, and careful attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and word processing, spreadsheet and graphics software.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Minimum three years experience in public relations or journalism or related experience. Experience in arts/cultural organization helpful; experience with direct mail/subscription communications also a plus.
Send cover letter, resume, and professional references to:
Melissa Jones
Director of Development
Jazz St. Louis
3547 Olive St., Ste. 212
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 289-4039 fax
Below was Posted 2/26/08:
SALARY RANGE: $40,000 – $50,000
POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Director oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of ongoing programs for Cultural Leadership, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.
This position requires an energetic, flexible, experienced professional with a very strong personal commitment to the mission and success of Cultural Leadership. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task, work productively with a wide array of personalities, relate well to students and adults, think creatively and strategically, and excel under pressure. The successful candidate will also commit to working a 40-50 hour work week, which includes three weekends of the year, several Sunday programs, a few evenings for committee meetings, and long days during an incredible 3-week-plus summer trip.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and implement all aspects of monthly student programs and retreats
- Plan, coordinate and participate in all aspects of a 3-week-plus summer trip with students to the East and throughout the South
- Mentor and train students to give speeches and lead facilitation sessions and find audiences and groups for said presentations
- Determine content for, edit, layout, manage printing process and publish tri-annual newsletter
- Create and send bi-monthly webletter which includes managing database of webletter recipients
- Work with Webmaster on website
- Work with Recruitment Selection committee to select student participants which includes developing personal contacts at more than 100 schools and houses of worship and making presentations about the organization to schools, houses of worship, and civic organizations for recruiting and fundraising purposes.
- Work with public relations committee and volunteers to promote the visibility of the organization
- Perform any and all activities required to grow and improve the organization
Requirements:
- college degree
- strong personal commitment to the mission of Cultural Leadership;
- experience with teenagers
- non-profit management experience;
- strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
- excellent written and oral communications skills;
- advanced computer and database literacy;
- ability to take initiative; and
- ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Personal characteristics
The Program Manager should demonstrate competence in all of the following:
- Ethical Behavior: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that his/her own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of Cultural Leadership
- Building Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, the board of directors, indeed, all stakeholders both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of Cultural Leadership.
- Communicating Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Background in Diversity, Anti-discrimination, Jewish studies and/or African-American studies a plus. Minorities strongly encouraged to apply.
Website: www.culturalleadership.com
To apply, MAIL resume and cover letter to:
Program Director Position
Cultural Leadership
225 Linden Ave.
St. Louis, Mo. 63105-3841
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