Marketing Coordinator

About the role

The University of Iowa’s Office of Performing Arts and Engagement communications department is hiring a Marketing Coordinator. The office leads marketing and communication efforts for the UI’s performing arts campus including Department of Dance, Department of Theatre Arts, Hancher Auditorium, School of Music, and the overall Performing Arts at Iowa brand.

Responsibilities

• Aid in data collection for monthly department reports.
• Manage reminder and response emails for patrons attending events.
• Support digital asset management.
• Aid in website edits and additions.
• And more!

Requirements

• Education (or equivalency): Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise (experience equivalency equals an AA degree and 2 years additional experience or 4 additional years of experience).
• Experience: Some (6 months to a year) working in communications, marketing, or related field, or multiple related internships for a recent college graduate.

Qualifications

• Competencies: Effective written and oral communications, Relationship and team building experience including working within one or more creative team(s), Adaptability in a fast-paced environment and an ability to take initiative, work creatively, and collaborate

Desired Qualifications

• Experience: Experience with one or more communications roles including copywriting, graphic design, videography/photography, media/content creation, etc., Experience with digital advertising, tracking, and analytics—including experience working with Google Analytics, Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, building, tracking, and segmenting populations, Basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Basic familiarity with online sharing and communications tools like Asana, Slack, SharePoint, etc., Basic familiarity with AI and its implementation, Demonstrable interest in the performing arts as patron, artist, or a combination of the two.

Benefits

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete BOTH of the following documents and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission: a current resume and a cover letter. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

Additional Details

• Work Modality: This position is onsite at Hancher Auditorium
• Compensation: Anticipated salary will be $45,000 - $50,000 with Competitive Benefits

Contact

To learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities, contact Tracey Pritchard.