Marketing Associate

ABOUT US:
McCarter Theatre Center, centered between New York City and Philadelphia on the campus of Princeton University, is a creative and intellectual hub that inspires conversations, connections, and collaborations in our communities. We lead with justice and joy, and we seek beauty in belonging. McCarter is an independent, non-profit performing arts center that creates and curates engaging performances, education programs, and community partnerships.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, anti-racist company and have begun that work in earnest; this work goes beyond our staff and production teams and includes engaging, educating, and cultivating a broad range of audiences, making the arts accessible to all people, and presenting a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking programming across disciplines. As such, McCarter seeks team members who: contribute to a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to support an expansive artistic vision; are committed to engaging in ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression work individually; value collaboration, flexibility, and an openness to continuous personal and professional growth.

McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Please review our staff-written Framing Statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Position: Marketing Associate
Department: Marketing
Classification: Full-time; Annual
Reports To: Director of Marketing
Salary: $40,000
Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick and personal time, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a 403 (b) retirement plan

The Marketing Associate’s primary focus will be to provide administrative, creative, and strategic support for the Marketing department. This position will work closely with the rest of the team to assist in a wide range of projects as needed. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates interested in learning about the many functions of a marketing department and strengthening skills in areas they’re most enthusiastic about.

Requirements

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Update website content as needed
-Provide graphic design support for Visual Communications Manager
-Provide copyediting and occasional publishing support for Social Media Manager
-Research media and community engagement opportunities
-Serve as point-person for direct mail activities, which include managing relationships with the mail house and McCarter’s United States Postal Service account
-Assist with coordination and maintenance of marketing materials around the building
-Process departmental invoices and credit card reconciliations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Strong communications and writing skills
-Strong time and task management skills
-Strong organizational skills
-Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience working in an administrative setting
-A passion for supporting the arts through arts management
-Interest in learning more about the many functions of a Marketing department
-Knowledge of project management systems, CRMs (Tessitura), and social media management/analytics
-Creativity