Job Description: Marketing Manager

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

is a unique and forward-thinking partnership of the public, private and nonprofit sector, helping to invigorate and celebrate downtown Oakland and bring a historic and storied civic treasure back to life. The building is owned by the City of Oakland,leased to Oakland Civic, the development partner, and managed by HJKArts, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to showcase Oakland artists and to bring the best arts and entertainment from around the world to Oakland in support of our community. We are seeking a motivated, proactive self-starter to join our evolving team helping to reimagine the future of this historic venue as a cornerstone of the cultural life of Oakland and the East Bay. The candidate will possess strong organizational skills with an eye for detail anda desire to offer exceptional customer service to clients, vendors and attendees. They must be self-starter who is able to both take direction, efficiently completing multiple and varied tasks within a given timeline, and also proactive in looking for what needs to be done next, seeking out opportunities to contribute to the team’s success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing plans for specific events
• Oversee the Center’s on-line social media presence for storytelling and sales opportunities
• Help develop and meet goals for ticket sales for presented and partnered public events
• Initiate and foster strong relationships with media outlets across the Bay Area to keep the Center in the public eye
• Build partnerships with media and others for mutually beneficial sponsorship or support
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proven experience in a marketing management role or similar capacity.
• Strong skills in content marketing, analytics, e-commerce, and print advertising.
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
• Proficient in research methodologies with a keen eye for market trends.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.