Opened in 2002, the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver is acclaimed as one of the nation’s finest performing arts centers.

Unique in the region for its size, acoustic quality, and caliber of artists, the Newman Center is dedicated to showcasing cultural diversity, stretching the imagination, and stimulating dialogue.

The Newman Center hosts 300 performances each season with up to 120,000 people in attendance. As a creative and effective leader in arts education, the Newman Center has served as an artistic gathering place and an economic engine elevating Denver’s reputation as the Cultural Capital of the West.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Marketing & Communication provides support to the Newman Center’s marketing efforts specifically in the following areas: social media and digital advertising, email marketing and segmentation, copywriting, and basic graphic design, along with various marketing departmental needs. This position is up to 20 hours per week starting in July 2024.

Essential Functions

• Post, maintain, and interact with patrons on social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Design and schedule emails; support Assistant Director of Marketing with segmentation of email campaigns
• Update and maintain Newman Center website
• Write copy and create/design content for social media, website, press releases etc.
• Requires basic graphic design skills (Canva, InDesign, etc.) and artistic eye
• Work Newman Center events as necessary
• Support development, education and other Newman Center departments as necessary on various projects (includes marketing strategy for DU fundraising events like #1Day4DU and education projects like Music Creators summer camp).
• Other Functions
• Hire and manage student interns/employees

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn administrative software quickly and efficiently
• Experience with email marketing software (ex: Campaign Monitor, Mailchimp etc.)
• Social media platform (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) account knowledge, familiarity with trends, best practices, maintaining brand voice, etc.
• Ability to analyze data from platforms and adjust our strategy as needed for both in-house posting and digital advertising
• Exceptional proofreading, editing, and copywriting skills
• Working knowledge of publishing and design software, such as Adobe InDesign, Canva and Photoshop
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work well both with a team and independently
• Ability to manage sensitive, confidential material in a professional manner
• Willingness to learn on the fly and adapt quickly

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in marketing, public relations, or comparable communications field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 2 years of marketing and social media experience or equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a nonprofit organization
• Working, professional interest in the performing arts

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment
2. Noise level is quiet to moderate
3. Some night hours are required on limited occasions

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule

The University’s administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

The position is for 20 hours per week. Work schedule may vary and will be determined by supervisor. Some occasional nights and weekends required to work events.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 3, 2024.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 7.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.