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When it comes to community planning, we’re doing public engagement all wrong...
Dear Friend,
As you may know, the childcare system is Broken. Families pay too much, educators make too little and programs receive subsidy amounts that only cover 50% the true cost of care with subsidies that have not increased since 2015. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO BE HEARD! Morning Without Childcare
The entire economy rests on the shoulders of childcare and it is on the verge of collapse. If we want to have high-quality, affordable, safe and joyful care and education for our children we must change the way we pay for it. BE PRESENT TUESDAY, MARCH 15!
If the system continues to expect that a family of 4 earning $100,000 pays 40% on childcare costs, we will continue to lose workers. It makes more fiscal sense for a family member to leave the workforce than to work. SHARE YOUR FEELINGS FROM 8:00-9:00 AM ON THE NEW HAVEN GREEN!
If our industry continues to pay educators $13.25 per hour (on average) we will continue to have a workforce shortage. In Connecticut there are currently 1,500 active postings for Early Childhood Educator and four out of five child care programs have staff vacancies. Trained, experienced educators can work at Amazon and make twice as much as they would caring for young children. WE MUST STOP PAYING WOMEN TO LIVE IN POVERTY!
If we expect programs to achieve quality and pay educators a livable wage on subsidy rates that are at 50% the true cost of care and were last increased in 2015, we are making it impossible for them to survive. 62% of programs across the state are operating at a loss. DEMAND THAT THE STATE INCREASES OUR SUBSIDIES! Morning Without Childcare
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Climate change will fundamentally change the environment. Rivers, the lifeblood of the Earth, will dry up, leaving behind barren riverbeds. Desertification will overtake swathes of forests. Biomes that were once bountiful in biodiversity will be devastated by the ensuing environmental catastrophe...
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/environmental-personhood-a-radical-approach-to-climate-justice
Program Assistant
We Love What Makes You Unique
Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.
Who We Are Looking For
Do you enjoy organizing information and facilitating effective communications between community organizations? Are you the type of person who takes pride in getting the details right and is excited to support programs that help families thrive in greater New Haven? Are you enthusiastic about using your organizational talents as a force for good in our community?
United Way is seeking a full-time Program Assistant who is passionate and organized to support two programs that help families in greater New Haven improve their lives: Early Head Start, which serves families with infants and toddlers, and the Coordinated Access Network, which helps people who are at-risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
This is an hourly position. The pay range is $16 - $18/hour and includes benefits.
What You Will Do
- Prepare and execute contracts
- Review and submit housing applications
- Review and submit invoices for processing
- Organize and maintain file system, and file correspondence and other records
- Prepare materials for presentations and events
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and events
- Answer emails and correspondence
- Develop meeting agendas and take meeting minutes
- Develop memos, reports and other regular correspondences as requested
- Create and distribute surveys
- Participate in trainings and committee work as applicable
- Participate in program strategic planning and self-assessment processes
- Develop relationships with community partners
- Assist in special projects as requested
- Maintain a high sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment
- Other duties as assigned
What You Need
- Minimum experience of 2 years working in an administrative capacity
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Training and experience using Microsoft Office 365 products
- Ability to travel to Partner sites in the Greater New Haven area
In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. In accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, this position also requires a medical physical and proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.
About United Way
United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.
United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.
United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
June, 2020 March for Racial Justice in New Haven. Photo credit: Chris Volpe
Connecticut organizers and movement builders discuss how people most affected by inequities are best positioned to work together and build power to implement and lead long-term solutions.
Please join an upcoming virtual conversation hosted by The Community Foundation about effective ways to support community organizers working to address the root causes of injustice and create lasting positive change.
Panelists:
Lorenzo Jones, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Katal Center for Equity, Health & Justice
Kica Matos, Vice President, Vera Institute of Justice
Laura McCargar, President, Perrin Family Foundation
Moderator:
Cesar Aleman, Director of CT Urban Opportunity Collaborative
Now more than ever, teens are struggling with depression, anxiety and loneliness. World Teen Mental Wellness Day is celebrated on March 2 every year to raise awareness about teen mental health and remove stigma.
Check out our resources: https://continuumct.org/resources
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Full scholarships available for qualified CT residents!
The Skills Academy will provide a 4-month immersion in Software Engineering where you will learn and build multiple websites and web apps culminating in a capstone project of your choice.
You'll also gain skills in how to build products that people will actually benefit from and want to use, as well as how to communicate your ideas in a way that makes people want to buy your product or hire you to build digital products for them.
This isn't your typical classroom experience: you'll learn by doing rather than just sitting in a classroom listening. In fact, we don't even have traditional classrooms. Your days will be spent working on real projects on state-of-the-art equipment in a highly collaborative and creative environment.
At the conclusion of the four-months, you will have a tangible portfolio of projects demonstrating your ability to bring value to the workplace and potential for an additional two-month internship with a local business.
For more information, open house dates and more visit our website or contact Anisah@transformNHV.org
Conversational writing is stronger, more concise, and better structured than writing like you talk. To write conversationally cut out the “writerliness” and use conversational writing techniques...
Affordable housing has become an increasingly dire global issue. Be it rent or homeownership, the unaffordability of homes has been on the rise. A look at U.S. Census data illustrates a sharp decline in homeownership in recent decades. Although Millennials were the most populous generation by 2019, they only contributed to homeownership at a rate of 47.9%. Contrastingly, Gen-X’s homeownership rate stood at 69%, following the silent generation at 77.8%. Trends of generational decline in homeownership are mirrored in other parts of the world, such as in the U.K. where rates have steadily dropped from 71% in 2003 to 64% by 2018. Many experts point to affordability as a large reason for this decline.
The racism embedded in all US systems visibly manifests in our inequitable, inadequate housing system. Housing policies, past and present, contribute to health, education, and economic disparities for Black people, Indigenous people, and other communities of color. Our housing system produces a reality in which residents who work 40 hours a week for minimum wage cannot afford a two-bedroom apartment in any US county (PDF)...
Senior Director of Marketing
and Engagement
We Love What Makes You Unique
Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.
Who We Are Looking For
Are you passionate about using your marketing and engagement leadership talents as a force for good in our community? Are you the type of person who speaks up for those who need a voice? Can you inspire people to get involved – as a donor, a volunteer, and an advocate – through your ability to design and deliver meaningful messages and attention-grabbing marketing campaigns? Are you excited to design volunteer and engagement opportunities that help people connect to their community and make a difference? If so, our Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement position may be perfect for you. Pay range is $85,000-$100,000/year.
What You Will Do
- Your number one job is to be a passionate United Way cheerleader. If that statement gets you excited, keep reading. If not, this may not be for you. You will succeed in this position if you can build relationships within our organization and beyond. As a United Way brand ambassador, we need you to be loud and proud about your passion for United Way and our work in the community. You will be required to work some evenings and weekends to represent United Way at our signature events, professional networking meet-ups in the region, and other community events.
- You will find joy in both strategy and execution. You will set the direction and manage a team of staff and contractors focused on UWGNH’s external and internal communications as well as our community engagement work, including volunteerism and affinity groups. You will create and implement an annual marketing and engagement plan with your team, including managing the Marketing and Engagement budget. You will enhance our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and excellent customer service.
- You will help United Way build a movement. LIVE UNITED is our slogan at United Way, and we want you to help us bring that to life in all aspects of our work. You will harness the insight and experiences of our staff, partners, volunteers, and community members to raise awareness and spur action to create a more equitable community that provides opportunity for all. As we move into our second century of service, you will help United Way provide leadership and advocacy to advance the common good.
- You will bring United Way’s work and community impact to life. You will be able to translate our work into stories – both written and visual – that help people see the impact of their involvement with United Way. Your storytelling skills will make people excited to take action and will help position United Way of Greater New Haven as one of the most cutting-edge United Ways across our 1300-member network.
- You will be an organizational leader who works well across departments. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help the organization prioritize and think about what’s next. You will report to the President and CEO and meet weekly with your Marketing and Engagement team. You will collaborate with our fundraising team to dream up new ways to reach local businesses and individuals looking to give back to the community. You will also maintain good working relationships with community, nonprofit, and business leaders. And of course, there will be other duties as assigned.
What You Need
- A positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a sense of humor, humility, and hopefulness.
- Experience leading a team.
- At least 5+ years of experience in marketing and communications.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent writing, public speaking, and presentation skills, including in front of large audiences.
- Ability to problem solve in the moment and juggle multiple priorities.
- High degree of professional integrity to deal ethically with confidential information.
- High comfort level with MS Office 365 and social media.
- The ability to lift 40-pound boxes to a height of 3-4 feet and load them into and out of vehicles as necessary for events and volunteer projects.
- A driver’s license and a reliable vehicle because you will need to travel throughout our region. You will be able to expense your mileage.
About United Way
United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.
In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.
United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply – Go to our website and click on the Careers Page to upload your resume and cover letter: https://www.uwgnh.org/careers
As Continuum celebrates Black History Month, we would like to highlight some of the pioneers who have made significant contributions to the field of mental health, tirelessly advocating on behalf of some of the most vulnerable amongst us. Click here to read and download the full poster: https://www.continuumct.org/newsItem/february-2022#1
Pathways to Economic Security for Women
Funding for Greater New Haven nonprofit organizations serving women and organizations that support women entrepreneurs and business owners. Application deadline: March 4.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s Community Fund for Women & Girls is providing grants ($1,500 - $20,000) to nonprofits that provide women in Greater New Haven with greater economic security through programs that support:
- Women’s workforce training and employment participation and the necessary wraparound services
- Women’s basic needs
- Women entrepreneurs
- Childcare and after-school supports which support women in the workforce
Grants are to provide a pool of flexible funding that organizations can use to purchase material items, cover administrative and staff costs, or provide cash assistance or grants to individuals.
New Haven Coalition for Active Transportation (NHCAT) seeks a well-organized, detail-oriented,
motivated problem-solver to join our team as the Coordinator for IT, Website, and Social Media.
Position duties include:
• Experience with applications including Wix, Mailchimp, and the non-profit program of Salesforce
or willing to learn.
• Manage website revisions and content
• Create and manage registration links for classes and events
• Grow and maintain the social media presence and posts
• Maintain database of mailing list recipients, class participants, and donors
• Produce and send electronic newsletters and announcements
NHCAT is looking for someone who:
• Understands IT and its importance to the growth and success of NHCAT
• Has access to a computer and reliable Internet service
• Has excellent writing skills and good design sense
• Works effectively with teams both remotely and in-person
• Manages time effectively
• Is creative and willing to help a young non-profit organization grow
This part-time, mostly-remote position is immediately available with flexible work hours. The hourly rate
is $17.50, with an anticipated 10 hours/week. Benefits are not included. Reimbursement will be available
for budget-approved expenses.
Interested candidate should submit a resume and letter that explains their qualifications and interest in the
position to info@nhcat.org with the subject line: “Coordinator for IT, Website, and Social Media.”
Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates of interest will be interviewed on a rolling
basis until the position is filled.
NHCAT is committed to diversity and inclusion from the Board to the staff, instructors, contractors, and
volunteers. In addition, NHCAT seeks collaborations with organizations to ensure its classes, services,
and events are available and accessible to participants from historically less well-served communities in
New Haven.
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About District Arts & Education
DAE is a non-profit located at District New Haven, a 110,000 square foot innovation center committed to the supporting Connecticut’s economic and social development. We hold an overarching vision of helping to create a digital-literate and human-centric workforce and culture, which we support through our mission to design and deliver programs and experiences that serve as a catalyst for communities that have been historically and systemically under-resourced and under-served.
About the Role
Are you ready to be part of something great? We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-driven Associate Education and Community Manager to join our team in New Haven. This is a unique opportunity to fill a critical role in a growing company with a focus on excellence in education and a dynamic, fast-paced and energizing work environment. This role is based in New Haven, CT and requires the ability to work between the hours of 11am and 7pm, with some flexibility based on program needs.
The person in this role will be responsible for:
1) Oversee Post High School Education and Community programs
- Cultivate and maintain program values and rigor in line with DAE mission, vision, and values to engage students, clearly set expectation, and shape overall student experience
- Overall project / program management: Serve as the central point of coordination for the program to ensure organizational and program deadlines are met and metrics are captured / reported
- Collaborate with educators and COO to design, modify, and maintain program processes
- Manage daily program schedule with support from educators and other relevant members of the team
- Coordinate with relevant members of the team to ensure successful cohort launches and positive student onboarding experiences
2) Educational Program Support
- Provide supervision and logistical support for student and staff during program
- Act as custodian of electronic and paper student records and school files
- Perform general systems administration and records management
- Support academic, professional, and personal success and development of students in partnership with educators
- Coordinate with educators to answer student questions and direct students to additional resources, as needed
3) Community and Student Success
- Interface with students formally and informally to drive engagement, create a positive student experience, increase retention, and contribute to a positive campus culture
- Manage student success activities, including:
- Documentation of student progress, milestones, and status changes
- Meet with at-risk students to understand and remove road-blocks, and collaborate with educators to create student success plans, as needed
- Partner with Development Manager to build and maintain relevant community partnerships
4) Qualifications
- This role is based in New Haven, CT and requires the ability to on-site daily and attend occasional after-hours events
- 1+ years of experience in an “education” role (ie. camp counselor, peer mentor, tutor)
- 1+ years of experience in a program coordinator and/or manager role, that required a high level of project management and coordination activity
- Strong, poised communicator with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Need to express ideas clearly and simply, with the ability to adapt communications to learners’ needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop positive and meaningful working relationships with a diverse group of peers, students, vendors, and external partners
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to stay organized when working with / for multiple stakeholders
- Looks for opportunities to improve the organization without losing sight of current deliverables and priorities; sees their individual work as part of the whole and supports that whole when needed.
- Open to both giving and receiving healthy feedback; flexible while also forming and keeping healthy boundaries.
- Open-minded team player, self-starter with a desire to “build & create”; able to succeed in a fast-paced start-up environment and manage competing priorities.
- Familiarity with Monday.com or a similar platform (i.e. Basecamp, Asana) a plus
- Committed to the cause and willing to be an ambassador for our mission.
- Fluent in Spanish a plus
Salary begins at $50,000/year with a 3-month review
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Kyley@TransformNHV.org
Organization
Long Wharf Theatre has embarked on an unprecedented journey to usher in a new chapter for the Tony award-winning company. It is committed to building a boundary-breaking theatre with, for, and by the New Haven community, working to reimagine the experiment that is the new American theatre.
The company is led by Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón and Managing Director Kit Ingui. Jacob joined Long Wharf Theatre in February 2019, bringing extensive industry experience, including posts at The Public Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and a vision for what is possible and what is next. In 2016 he founded The Sol Project, a national theatre initiative that showcases Latinx playwrights and artists of color through collaborative partnerships with leading theatres in New York and across the country. Kit Ingui joined the company in 2017 as Associate Managing Director and was promoted to her current post of Managing Director in October 2019, overseeing all operations of the theatre. Kit was formerly on staff at Joey Parnes Productions, working on numerous Broadway shows and has been a company manager for several acclaimed Broadway productions including Hair, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Passing Strange, among others.
Long Wharf Theatre began in 1965 in the most intriguing of spaces―a vacant warehouse and food shipping terminal facing the New Haven Harbor―with the opening of Arthur Miller’s bold political play The Crucible, which ran for two weeks. Since then, Long Wharf Theatre has been a unique home for theatre artists from across the country and around the world, hosting some of the biggest names and talents in the field at various stages of their careers. As a result, Long Wharf Theatre has transferred more than 30 productions to Broadway or Off-Broadway, including classics like Wit (Pulitzer Prize); The Shadow Box (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award/Best Play); American Buffalo, Quartermaine’s Terms (Obie Award/Best Play); The Gin Game (Pulitzer Prize); and The Changing Room. Recent shows such as Satchmo at the Waldorf; My Name is Asher Lev; Napoli, Brooklyn; and Meteor Shower were staged and developed at Long Wharf Theatre before playing in New York.
Grounded in the pillars of artistic innovation, radical inclusion, and revolutionary partnerships, Long Wharf Theatre is seizing the change sweeping across American theatre, facing head-on both the provocative questions and new opportunities these times demand. The theatre plans to usher in a new producing model while remaining committed to using the power of theatre to bridge communities through its work onstage and offstage. Long Wharf Theatre is committed to a culture of inclusion and anti-racism that inspires fellowship; sharing stories that provoke empathy, acceptance, and understanding; removing real or perceived barriers to learning and discourse; and nurturing new voices to help make sense of our times. In its next chapter under the leadership of Jacob and Kit, Long Wharf Theatre will use the power of theatre to build bridges, spur new thinking, and excite our collective imagination through performance, education, and community partnership.
In the most recent publicly reported fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, Long Wharf Theatre reported total revenues of $5.9 million, with $4.6 from contributions and grants and $823,967 from program service revenue. In the same year, Long Wharf Theatre reported $6.5 million in expenses. Long Wharf Theatre is governed by a 26-member board of directors, led by Chair Nancy Alexander.
Community
New Haven is the cultural capital of Connecticut—a vibrant and welcoming community that celebrates arts and culture as catalysts for civic engagement and spiritual uplift. Founded in 1638 and one of the first planned cities in America, New Haven is home to Yale University, whose presence offers access to top notch medical care at Yale New Haven Hospital, renowned art museums, music, theatre, and lectures featuring internationally known speakers. Greater New Haven hosts a rich diversity of higher education institutions, including Quinnipiac University, Wesleyan University, University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, Albertus Magnus College, and Gateway Community College.
A coastal city with New England charm and a distinct cosmopolitan influence, New Haven has a population of nearly 130,000 residents and is ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 100 best places to live. New Haven is recognized as a city of innovation and prosperity with a small town feel. New Haven Green, a privately owned park and recreation area, remains a social center even today. As the birthplace of wide variety of inventions—from the Frisbee to the hamburger—it is no surprise that New Haven’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, whether in the start-ups at Science Park or the craft breweries and artisanal bakeries appearing in once-abandoned warehouses. The local economy is defined by health care and social services. There is a strong tech community and a world-renowned architecture and design sector with principals like César Pelli. Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital provide many of the area's job opportunities, attracting highly specialized physicians, researchers, and academics.
New Haven is also a welcoming city to immigrants and, as result, has seen a growing population in contrast to some other places in Connecticut and the Northeast. In fact, a recent study by FiveThirtyEight that reviewed the education level, age, and ethnic diversity of every metropolitan area in the United States concluded that, of any place in America, New Haven most accurately reflects the demographics of the country as a whole in those areas. Demographically, the city is approximately 35 percent black or African-American, 32 percent white, 27 percent Hispanic or Latino, 5 percent Asian or Pacific Islander, 0.5 percent American Indian or Alaska Native, and 4 percent of people who identify as two or more races. Its surrounding region of 860,000 residents is 65 percent white, 14 percent black or African American, 17 percent Hispanic or Latino, 4 percent Asian or Pacific Islander, 0.5 percent American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2 percent claiming two or more races. The changing face of America is personified in New Haven.
Sources: bls.gov; usnews.com; gnhcc.com; fivethirtyeight.com
Position Summary
The Director of Marketing and Communications, in partnership with the Artistic Director and Managing Director, will create the most compelling narrative and brand so the company can tell its story—past, present, and future. They will build brand and mission awareness for Long Wharf Theatre, drive earned revenue through ticket sales, and devise strategies to maximize public participation in the work of Long Wharf Theatre. This individual will be a bridge builder who creates accessible pathways to audiences that have not otherwise been represented, with the goal of radical inclusion in all marketing materials, social media platforms, and press strategies. They will create strategies to enhance relationships with existing members and subscribers while simultaneously inviting and encouraging them to join Long Wharf on its journey.
Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Artistic Director and senior leadership team, the Director of Marketing and Communications will ensure that all advertising campaigns, external messaging, and collateral materials fully represent the mission, vision, and values of Long Wharf Theatre. This individual will speak with the voice of New Haven, have the capacity to represent that voice externally, and be a central hub for communication materials across all departments. This individual will also be instrumental in supporting the theatre’s work in all areas of inclusion and anti-racism.
Roles and Responsibilities
Community Visibility and Earned Revenue
- Actively collaborate with the Artistic Director and other senior-level staff on artistic programming and season planning.
- Support marketing and communication efforts across the organization, including development, education, and community partnership needs.
- Manage content and messaging for website and digital communications, including targeted email marketing, video production, and social media.
- Serve as the brand manager and develop key messages for all of Long Wharf Theatre’s external communications.
- Provide leadership in the creation of visual assets that dynamically tell the story of Long Wharf Theatre’s programming, new play development programs and membership /fundraising campaigns
- Cultivate opportunities for audience development and community connections that serve and engage underrepresented and marginalized audiences.
- Create and direct the implementation of an integrated marketing strategy and sales plan to support subscription, single ticket, and group sales goals through traditional tactics as well as in contemporary channels of digital media, direct response, and out-of-home advertising.
- Ensure that the highest level of customer service is delivered during all moments of the patron experience by proactively managing the Box Office and Front of House team.
- Guide all media relations, including writing and approving press releases, providing timely responses to media requests, and generating consistent local, regional, and national media interest.
- Represent the Long Wharf Theatre as media spokesperson, as deemed appropriate by the Managing Director and Artistic Director.
- Negotiate media placement, marketing sponsorships, and promotional partnerships.
- Embrace other earned revenue and community visibility responsibilities as needed.
Data Analytics and Financial Accountability
- Regularly conduct and analyze audience and market research to assess audience satisfaction, understand demographic and psychographic profiles, and hone tactics for increasing audience size and market footprint.
- Prepare annual income goals for earned revenue with the Managing Director.
- Create and manage expense budgets for all ticket sales campaigns, institutional marketing, and other related expenses.
- Monitor sales, forecast revenue, and provide analysis of season and single ticket sales throughout the season.
- Recommend appropriate demand-based pricing adjustments resulting from sales analysis.
- Initiate additional promotions for events that experience lagging sales in a committed effort to achieve attendance and revenue goals.
- Establish standardized reporting metrics to provide business intelligence regarding direct response rates and website data analytics.
- Embrace other data analytics and financial accountability responsibilities as needed.
Team Building and Internal Communication
- Manage the performance of and inspire a results-driven environment for the marketing and communications team.
- Effectively delegate, actively initiate, and personally complete marketing projects.
- Establish and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with senior staff and board members.
- Collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy to ensure necessary support for Long Wharf Theatre’s fundraising and organizational advancement initiatives.
- Provide strategic marketing and public relations support for all education and community partnership programs.
- Share research and results, revenue and expense projections, and other marketing updates with the marketing team, senior staff, and board committees as required.
- Embrace other team building and internal communication responsibilities as needed.
Traits and Characteristics
As the company enters a new era, the Director of Marketing and Communications will lead from a place of collaboration. They will provide focused and strategic leadership that is grounded in rigor, curiosity, and joy. Guided by the core pillars of artistic innovation, radical inclusion, and revolutionary partnerships, the Director of Marketing and Communications will be a visionary leader who will bring collaboration, curiosity, and rigor to the marketing team. Long Wharf Theatre is looking to build a boundary-breaking future and is seeking a visionary leader to support the company’s evolution. They will exhibit a commitment to life-long learning with a healthy disregard for the status quo and a relentless curiosity. This individual will be a collaborative senior leader and an organized project manager with a robust understanding of organizational culture and change management. The Director of Marketing and Communications will be a participative manager who inspires a team by modeling behavior that achieves revenue goals through integrated marketing plans and a commitment to reaching new audiences. They will effectively communicate with judicious directness, both internally and externally.
Other key competencies include:
- Collaboration – The drive to work empathetically and effectively with others towards a common goal that benefits the team.
- Creativity and Innovation – The ability to imagine, research, and implement new approaches, processes, and systems to achieve organizational goals. A willingness to suggest calculated risks as an active pathway to reach beyond what has been accomplished in the past.
- Project Management, Planning, and Organizing – The capacity to develop procedures, processes, and systems for order, accuracy, efficiency, and productivity and to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes.
- Diplomacy – The adeptness to demonstrate superior cultural competence and awareness; effectively communicate with people across hierarchical and functional boundaries; understand cultural climate and organizational issues; and build rapport while displaying a sincere interest in the professional success of others.
- Customer Focused – The aptitude to anticipate internal and external customer needs, wants, and expectations and to demonstrate initiative and willingness to work with the goal of meeting or exceeding those needs.
- Goal Orientation – The willingness to take ownership of situations, accept responsibility for actions and results, and prioritize and complete tasks necessary to meet deadlines and achieve revenue goals.
- Flexibility – The agility to embrace and implement change when needed, serving as an inspiring leader.
Qualifications
A minimum of five to seven years of leadership experience in the field of marketing, public relations, and communications with increasing financial responsibilities is required. Experience in interpreting statistical data that advances decision making and a demonstrable track record of earned revenue results are also necessary. Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills are critical to success in the role. A nuanced understanding of inclusion and anti-racism with demonstrated leadership will be essential. The Director of Marketing and Communications will be an enthusiastic supporter of the theatre arts with a proven track record of success.
Compensation and Benefits
Long Wharf Theatre offers a starting salary range of $100,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Applications and Inquiries
To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments, please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/employment. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact us at:
Jenna Deja, Vice President
Arts Consulting Group
201 West Lake Street, Suite 133
Chicago, IL 60606-1803
Tel (888) 234.4236 Ext. 227
Email LongWharf@ArtsConsulting.com
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that indigenous peoples and nations have for generations stewarded the lands and waterways of what we now call the state of Connecticut. We honor and respect the enduring relationship that exists between these peoples and nations and this land. We are standing on the unceded territory of the Paugussett, Quinnipiac, and Wappinger peoples. We remind ourselves that along with stolen land came stolen people. It is our responsibility to the future to know our past.
Long Wharf Theatre is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and values diversity, inclusion, and equity in all forms.
