Communication & Outreach Spec
About The Position
Popejoy Hall, New Mexico’s premier performing arts center, seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Communications and Outreach Specialist to join its marketing team. The role supports promotion of Popejoy Hall, its programs and performances, and community initiatives through writing, outreach coordination, marketing support, and audience engagement. Popejoy Hall seats up to 1,985 patrons and hosts touring Broadway shows, symphony concerts, internationally acclaimed soloists and artists, ballet and modern dance companies, and distinguished speakers. The specialist creates print and digital communications, coordinates Broadway education programs and the Popejoy Schooltime Series, develops educational materials, and manages electronic-card marketing processes and related mailing lists. The position also supports grants, reporting, event staffing, and community outreach, and may supervise student interns or volunteers. Some evening and weekend work may be required. The position is on-call, based at the UNM Main Campus in Albuquerque, is not eligible for remote work, and is not benefits eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Submit a resume or UNMJobs application, cover letter, and writing sample.
Nice To Haves
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Detail-oriented, able to work independently, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A degree in English, Communications, or a related field.
- Prior experience working in the performing arts.
- Ability to work on site for outreach programs as needed.
Responsibilities
- Write and edit print and digital communications aligned with Popejoy messaging, including show updates, subscriber materials, outreach event flyers, and season brochure copy.
- Serve as the primary coordinator and point of contact for Broadway education programs, including Broadway for Teens, Broadway Bridges, master classes, and workshops.
- Manage the Popejoy Schooltime Series, including serving as the primary contact for participating patrons and overseeing its Facebook page.
- Develop educational materials for performances and programs.
- Oversee the ecard process for Popejoy Presents, the Schooltime Series, and Popejoy Hall rentals, including scheduling, coordinating on-sales, creating ecards, managing mailing lists, and supporting marketing initiatives.
- Assist with and write grants or other materials supporting programming and outreach efforts.
- Prepare reports related to outreach initiatives and audience engagement activities.
- Coordinate the schedule and staffing for marketing tables at Popejoy Presents shows, new student orientations, and community outreach events.
- Supervise student interns or volunteers as needed.
- Represent the department at performances, informational fairs, and outreach events as needed.
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Education Level
High school or GED
