JOB OPENINGS

Title: Marketing Director
Organization: Asian American Arts Alliance, NYC
Salary Range: Based on experience
Job Type: Full Time
Date Posted: Feb 6, 2008

About the Organization
Asian American Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit arts service organization founded in 1982 to strengthen Asian American arts & cultural groups in NYC through funding, visibility initiatives, and access to new resources. We are a diverse alliance of artists, organizations, and individual supporters including 100 members who believe that working together as a pan-ethnic, multidisciplinary community is essential to nurturing the development of artists and arts organizations, and to providing a political voice for this community.

Position Description
The Marketing Director reports to the Executive Director and is charged with developing and executing an innovative marketing and promotion program to increase visibility for the Alliance and its ongoing efforts to promote constituents. In addition to fulfilling the organization’s marketing/promotion goals, the Marketing Director will work specifically on overseeing two key marketing initiatives, including one to promote the arts in Chinatown (Chinatown Arts Marketing Project), and another to increase audience attendance through outreach and promotion at select Alliance member arts and cultural events (Culture Pass).

Responsibilities
* Oversee the development of an overall marketing plan and communications/outreach strategy for the organization including oversight of goals, budgets, and program evaluation.
* Supervise and coordinate work plan with Communications Manager and intern(s)
* Serve as the primary contact for press and media; create a databank and maintain relationships with press and media contacts, including community leaders and partners; write and distribute press releases as needed.
* Create marketing/promotional materials and hire consultants accordingly to execute design
* Direct the development of the web site content and e-communications as it relates to the organization’s marketing and promotion program goals.
* Manage and coordinate the development of a collaborative Chinatown Arts Marketing Project: working with outside consultants to launch brand and design campaign and establish business tie-ins; create a press and promotion strategy; coordinate communications between all project partners.
* Manage the development and execution of our Culture Pass program: outreach and build relationships with corporate affiliate groups, professional networks, and student groups; Oversee creation and implementation of 2 “seasonal” Culture Pass programs (3-4 events) including outreach for the program.

Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 years of work experience, with direct experience in marketing and/or communications
* Commitment to the arts, Asian American community, and/or the goals of the organization’s mission
* Excellent oral and written communications skills
* Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and bring creative, and resourceful solutions to problems
* Ability to motivate community collaborative partners as well as internal team members
* Knowledge of the Chinatown community a plus but not required
* Experience with coordinating events and managing logistics preferred
* Strong organizational and computer skills including knowledge of MS Office applications; Internet savvy and knowledge of web-based tools and networks.

Competitive salary with excellent benefits. Please send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements by email to jobs@aaartsalliance.org or mail to: Asian American Arts Alliance, 155 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10013.

No phone calls please.

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Title: Administrative Associate
Organization: Asian American Arts Alliance, NYC
Job Type: Part Time
Compensation: $15-17 hourly; 20-24 hours weekly
Date Posted: February 14, 2008

About the Organization
Asian American Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit arts service
organization founded in 1982 to strengthen Asian American arts &
cultural groups in NYC through funding, visibility initiatives, and
access to new resources. We are a diverse alliance of artists,
organizations, and individual supporters including 100 members who
believe that working together as a pan-ethnic, multidisciplinary
community is essential to nurturing the development of artists and
arts organizations, and to providing a political voice for this
community.
Position Description
The Administrator reports to the Executive Director and is responsible
for coordinating the daily operations and administrative functions of
the office, including general office maintenance and providing support in the areas of information/database management, technology/equipment maintenance, mailings and staff /volunteer schedules.

Duties & Responsibilities
* Coordinate, distribute, and respond to all general mail, email and
phone inquiries
* Maintain database information including the e-list and Microsoft
Access database
* Coordinate all mailings including logistics and recruitment of
volunteers
* Maintain office equipment and supplies, and contact with vendors
* Coordinate scheduled back-up of data and maintain computer network
technology/soft-ware upgrades
* Track personnel schedules including vacation, personal and sick days
* Basic bookkeeping data-entry and tracking of petty cash
* Assist the Executive Director and program staff with general
administrative support and coordination of logistics as needed

Qualifications
* Highly organized and detail oriented
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team
* Ability to multi-task and work efficiently
* Commitment to the arts, Asian American community, and/or the goals of the organization
* Savvy with technology, Internet, and computers; knowledge of all MS Office applications

Pease send a resume and cover letter by email to
jobs@aaartsalliance.org or mail to Asian American Arts Alliance, 155
Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10013.

No phone calls, please.

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