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Director of Marketing & External Affairs

Position Overview

HERE Arts Center seeks a strategic Director of Marketing & External Affairs to lead our marketing and development initiatives, serving as the primary liaison between the organization and our external community of supporters, patrons, artists, and media. This senior leadership role combines strategic marketing expertise with fundraising leadership to advance HERE Arts Center’s mission of supporting innovative contemporary performance and fostering artistic excellence.

The Director of Marketing & External Affairs will develop and execute comprehensive campaigns that both promote our programming and cultivate philanthropic support, while managing a distributed team of specialists to ensure sustainable growth and enhanced visibility for the organization.

Reports to: All Co-Directors

Annual Salary: $70k + HERE’s standard benefits

Paid: biweekly on Fridays

Status: Exempt

Marketing & Communications (60%)

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies, including calendar, timelines, and goals, to promote HERE Arts Center’s performances, events, and civic programs
• Work cross-departmentally and with consultants to drive annual box office ticket sales, tracking progress against goals and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure targets are met
• Manage digital marketing initiatives including website content, social media platforms, email campaigns, paid online advertising, and cross-promotion. 
• With support from marketing staff, create compelling marketing materials including brochures, press releases, program notes, and promotional content
• Coordinate media relations and press outreach to secure earned media coverage in print, digital, and broadcast outlets
• Oversee audience development strategies to grow and diversify attendance across all programming
• Analyze marketing metrics and audience data to optimize campaign effectiveness and ROI
• Collaborate with co-directors and creative teams to develop messaging that accurately represents creative vision while appealing to target audiences

Development & Fundraising (40%)

• Design and execute annual fundraising campaigns focused on individual donor cultivation and corporate sponsorship.
• Manage donor database and maintain detailed records of all development activities and communications. 
• Develop prospect portfolios for Co-Directors and implement moves management pathways through the donor development cycle. 
• Manage and execute donor acknowledgements
• Plan and execute fundraising events including galas, intimate donor gatherings, and cultivation and stewardship activities. Send invitations and thank you follow ups for each event. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with major donors, board members, and community stakeholders
• Create compelling case statements and fundraising materials that articulate organizational impact and need
• Coordinate with finance team to ensure accurate gift processing and donor acknowledgment systems

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Develop integrated campaigns that simultaneously advance marketing and fundraising objectives
• Supervise and coordinate external team including part-time graphic designer, part-time press representative, and third-party digital advertising firm
• Collaborate with artistic and administrative staff to align external messaging with organizational priorities
• Represent HERE Arts Center at community events, networking functions, and industry conferences
• Support board development and engagement initiatives
• Monitor industry trends in both arts marketing and nonprofit fundraising to inform strategic planning

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in arts marketing, nonprofit development, or comparable field with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated success in both marketing campaign development and fundraising achievement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in CRM systems, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and basic graphic design software
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent campaigns and deadlines
• Experience managing freelance professionals and external vendors
• Knowledge of contemporary performance arts and cultural sector trends
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of external relations

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant field
• Experience working specifically with performing arts organizations or experimental/contemporary arts venues
• Bilingual capabilities 
• Experience with major donor cultivation and stewardship ($1,000+ gifts)
• Familiarity with arts funding landscape including NEA, state arts councils, and private foundations
• Background in event planning and production
• Google Analytics and social media advertising experience

Personal Attributes

• Passionate advocate for contemporary and experimental performance
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in startup-like environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build authentic relationships
• Creative problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced settings
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Natural leader with experience directing distributed teams and external partnerships
• Comfortable representing the organization publicly and serving as institutional spokesperson

Compensation & Benefits

HERE Arts Center offers a salary of $70,000 annually, and a full benefit program, which currently includes:

1. Unlimited Paid Time Off;
2. Medical insurance; 
3. Access to dental and vision insurance;
4. Access to a 403b account;
5. Access to pretax transit benefit account;
6. Professional development opportunities;
7. Complimentary tickets to HERE Arts Center productions;

To Apply

Please email the following materials to jobs@here.org, with the subject line “Director of Marketing & External Affairs Application.”

• Resume
• Cover Letter (max. 1 page) or Short Video (max. 4 minutes) detailing your interest in the position and your relevant experience. 
• A work sample of a marketing plan or successful campaign you’ve previously developed. This example should demonstrate your sense of strategy and creativity, as well as clear and compelling communication skills.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 9, 2025.

Production and Technical Manager

Position Overview

HERE Arts Center seeks a Production and Technical Manager, who will work in partnership with the Production and Facilities Manager to oversee, manage, and execute all aspects of HERE’s facilities and production activities.
The Production and Technical Manager will specifi cally provide leadership and direct labor on executing the production management of shows and events that are part of HERE’s season, with the exception of specifi c projects that fall in the purview of the Production and Facilities Manager. This role is expected to have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to hold a creative understanding of artists’ work in order to best support the technical execution of various creative projects. Ideally, this role has strong skills and experience in all areas of technical theater, with an emphasis on audio and video production.

Reports to: Co-Directors
Annual Salary: $65,000 + HERE’s standard benefi ts
Hours: 40 hours per week, with frequent evening and weekend hours expected
Paid: biweekly on Fridays
Status: Exempt

Shared responsibilities in collaboration with the Production and Facilities Manager:
General Operations
● Equipment Oversight – Maintain comprehensive knowledge of HERE’s equipment inventory and expert understanding of its applications
● Staffing Coordination – Collaborate on production staffing to ensure all needs are met across productions, events, rentals, and building requirements
● Space Scheduling – Coordinate scheduling for all rehearsals, performances, rentals, and special events in HERE spaces
● Site Visits – Host prospective artists and renters, providing welcoming and thorough facility overviews and addressing technical specifi cation questions for both theaters
● Event Support – Attend HERE opening night events to provide production oversight and help create a welcoming atmosphere for artists, board members, and the public
● Accessibility & Inclusion – Work collaboratively with HERE staff to ensure goals of accessibility and belonging are met throughout the HERE environment and experience
Responsibilities specifi c to the Production and Technical Manager include but are not limited to:

Production Management
● Plan, budget, and technically manage productions and events in HERE’s season, with the exception of projects within the Dream Music Puppetry program and the HERE annual gala, while working closely with artists and creative teams
● Partner with Lead Producers on production budget management, expense compilation and submission, and budget reconciliation support
● Collaborate with creative teams and Production and Facilities Manager to purchase, rent, and acquire scenic, lighting, video, and sound elements
● Create and oversee load-in and tech schedules for all season productions and events
● Schedule and hire production-specifi c personnel including hourly labor, subcontracted technical staff, board operators, production assistants, and production-specifi c interns

Technical Operations & Maintenance
● Oversee repair and maintenance of facility and technical equipment, including lighting, video, and sound systems
● Create and maintain current general ground plans and standard light plots for both theaters.
● Maintain physical presence on-site for critical technical production dates including load-in, strike, technical rehearsals, and previews
● Provide direct technical support by overseeing and assisting with installation of scenic, lighting, sound, video, and other production elements in collaboration with production teams
● As needed, support Production and Facilities Manager in offering technical support for season shows not production managed by HERE, including troubleshooting and providing access to materials, equipment, and facilities

Systems and Safety Management
● Have a working knowledge of Production Department systems, organization, policies, and procedures.
● Be prepared to execute HERE’s emergency protocols and accident documentation procedures
● Must have or be prepared to obtain the following certifi cations: F-3 (Fire Guard), S-95 (Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems), E-06 (Special Effects, Smoke/Haze) and C-15 (Flame Retardant Treatment).

Required Qualifications
● Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in working as a production manager for live performance.
● Excellent communications skills
● Must be self-directed and able to work independently but must also be able to work collaboratively with a diverse range of staff and artists.
● Proficiency with VectorWorks/ AutoCAD, Google Suite
● Experience with audio and visual production and equipment
● Basic electrician skills

Preferred Qualifications
● Valid driver’s license
● Basic rigging and construction skills for theatrical performance
● Experience working specifi cally with performing arts organizations or experimental/contemporary arts venues
● Bilingual capabilities

Personal Attributes
● Passionate advocate for contemporary and experimental performance
● Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build authentic relationships.
● Capacity and passion for creating a safe, generous, welcoming environment
● Creative problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced settings
● Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities

Compensation & Benefits
HERE Arts Center offers a salary of $65,000 annually, and a full benefi t program, which currently includes:
a) Unlimited Paid Time Off;
b) Medical insurance;
c) Access to dental and vision insurance;
d) Access to a 403b account;
e) Access to pre tax transit benefi t account;
f) Professional development opportunities;
g) Complimentary tickets to HERE Arts Center productions

To Apply
Please email the following materials to jobs@here.org, with the subject line “Production & Technical Manager Application.”
● Resume
● Cover Letter (max. 1 page) or Short Video (max. 4 minutes) detailing your interest in the position and your relevant experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 5, 2025.
HERE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater and performance fi eld are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

ABOUT HERE

From our home in Lower Manhattan, HERE builds an inclusive community that nurtures artists of all backgrounds as they disrupt conventional expectations to create innovative performances in theatre, dance, music, puppetry, media, and visual art. By providing these genre-blending artists with an adaptive, fl exible home for developing and producing their work, we share a range of perspectives refl ective of the complexity of our city. HERE welcomes curious audiences to witness groundbreaking performances, responsive to the world in which we live, at free and affordable prices. HERE strives to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive home in which all people have fair access to the resources they need to realize their visions. We acknowledge structural inequities that exclude individuals and communities from opportunities based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography, and seek to counter those inequities in our work. Through mindful actions on sustainability and regenerative practices, we work toward climate justice, and a safe, livable planet for present and future artmakers and audiences. HERE’s venues and offices are located at 145 6th Avenue, New York, NY 11013. HERE’s legal name is the Home for Contemporary Theater & Art Ltd. dba HERE and HERE Arts Center.

 

ABOUT HERE

HERE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in our hiring process, as well as in all areas of our work.

HERE strives to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive home in which all people have fair access to the resources they need to realize their visions. We acknowledge structural inequities that exclude individuals and communities from opportunities based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography, and seek to counter those inequities in our work. Through mindful actions on sustainability and regenerative practices, we work toward climate justice, and a safe, livable planet for present and future artmakers and audiences.

BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and differently-abled individuals are strongly urged to apply. We also encourage applications from those who may not have conventional resumes.

The minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees at HERE is $16.50 per hour per New York state law.

From our home in Lower Manhattan, HERE builds an inclusive community that nurtures artists of all backgrounds as they disrupt conventional expectations to create innovative performances in theatre, dance, music, puppetry, media, and visual art. By providing these genre-blending artists with an adaptive, flexible home for developing and producing their work, we share a range of perspectives reflective of the complexity of our city. HERE welcomes curious audiences to witness groundbreaking performances, responsive to the world in which we live, at free and affordable prices.

HERE strives to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive home in which all people have fair access to the resources they need to realize their visions. We acknowledge structural inequities that exclude individuals and communities from opportunities based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography, and seek to counter those inequities in our work. Through mindful actions on sustainability and regenerative practices, we work toward climate justice, and a safe, livable planet for present and future artmakers and audiences.

HERE’s venues and offices are located at 145 6th Avenue, New York, NY 11013. 

HERE’s legal name is the Home for Contemporary Theater & Art Ltd. dba HERE and HERE Arts Center.