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Job title: Director of Marketing & Public Relations Chorus/organization name: VocalEssence Category: Administrative Duties and responsibilities: The Director of Marketing & Public Relations for VocalEssence is a senior position with responsibility to develop strategies for audience development and retention, through both marketing and public relations channels. S/he is involved with strategic planning as well as long range positioning of the organization on local, national and international levels. The Director of Marketing & PR supervises the Communications Manager and the Development and Marketing Associate, who provide behind-the-scenes support for the department. The Director of Marketing & PR works closely with the Development and Community Engagement Departments to create and implement an integrated relationship with VocalEssence customers — who include donors, ticket buyers and program participants. S/he works closely with the Board of Directors in developing new marketing initiatives and utilizes Board and staff as spokespersons for the organization. The selected candidate will enjoy the opportunity to work with a creative, enthusiastic and supportive team in developing new ways of connecting the organization and its audiences. The Director of Development reports to the Managing Director of VocalEssence and works collaboratively with the Artistic Director, Board Development Chair, Development Committee and VocalEssence staff. Requirements: • 5-7 years experience with marketing/PR in performing arts or similar field • Supervisory experience, including managing a team, prioritizing, and delegating • Excellent relationship and consensus building skills • Excellent writing and editing skills • Experience creating and implementing social media marketing strategies • Understanding of ticketing systems and sales strategies • Experience conducting and analyzing market research • Experience with managing budget, income and expenses • Experience working with a volunteer Board • Knowledge/appreciation of classical music • Innovative, creative and strategic thinker Compensation: Salary and responsibility are commensurate with experience. Benefits: VocalEssence offers health and disability coverage. Chorus/organization description: Founded 41 years ago, VocalEssence is recognized internationally for innovative exploration of music for voices and instruments. Renowned as a creative, risk-taking organization, VocalEssence is known for pushing the boundaries of the choral art form through the use of new media and creative partnerships with other arts and community organizations. Artistic director and founder Philip Brunelle leads the organization each year in an engaging collection of concerts featuring the 130-voice VocalEssence Chorus, the 32-voice Ensemble Singers, major soloists and instrumentalists in venues located throughout the Twin Cities. VocalEssence concerts are broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio, and are heard nationally and internationally via American Public Media, the European Broadcasting Union and BBC Radio 4. VocalEssence is a five-time winner of the ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming. Location: Minneapolis, MN Application deadline: August 1, 2010 Apply to name: Mary Ann Pulk Apply to email: info@vocalessence.org Phone: 612-547-1451 Fax: 612-547-1484 Chorus/organization web address: http://www.vocalessence.org/employment Application procedure: Send a letter of interest, resume and list of references by August 2, 2010 to: Mary Ann Pulk Managing Director VocalEssence 1900 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 Email: info@vocalessence.org Electronic submission is preferred – PDF or Word document.