Manager, Marketing and Communications - Lamont School of Music
University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

Posted in Education and Training


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With approximately 300 music students, The University of Denver's Lamont School of Music in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptionally talented and diverse student body as well as a faculty recognized nationally and internationally who tour, record, perform, publish, present scholarly work, and compose at the highest professional levels. Residing in the acclaimed Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts, its comprehensive program includes degrees and certificates from the Bachelor level through an Artist Diploma. With a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, Denver has a robust and diverse arts community that boasts outstanding professional ensembles across all music genres. The city is within easy driving distance to festivals in Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail, Steamboat Springs, and others. For a more detailed description of the school as well as a listing of events, performances, and recordings visit www.du.edu/lamont.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Lamont School of Music, this position oversees all marketing and communication efforts by the Lamont School of Music and contributes to elevating the local, regional, and national stature of Lamont.

Essential Functions

Marketing and Promotion

  • Create original content for both digital and print channels
  • Create and manage Lamont promotional materials from design and creation through distribution and analysis
  • Develop and implement Lamonts social media strategy
  • Promote and advertise Lamont concerts and productions
  • Work with Newman Center box office on event ticketing for Lamont concerts and events, group and special donor ticket sales
  • Coordinate public relations with the Denver press and media
  • Assist with community engagement initiatives

Communications

  • Maintain the Lamont website in coordination with the Digital Communications Manager for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS)
  • "Tell Lamonts story" to multiple constituencies through a variety of digital and print publications
  • Develop new community partnerships to promote Lamont events and gain increased community visibility

Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Lamont Admission and other programs in Lamont, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, CAHSS Department of Development, and CAHSS Marketing and Communications
  • Serve as needed for university-wide marketing and alumni events, coordinating with DUs Division of Marketing and Communication
  • Assist CAHSS Development with planning & stewarding Lamont donor and alumni events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Broad computer skills that include proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, content management systems, and web editing applications
  • Proficiency with social media applications and management platforms
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Write and assess publicity and marketing materials
  • Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and problem-solve
  • Ability to handle complex projects independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge or experience in music

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (marketing, communications, music, arts management, advertising)
  • 3 years experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field(s)
  • Computer skills appropriate to this position (see "Knowledge and Abilities")

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in a related field
  • Knowledge or experience in Music
  • 5 or more years of related experience and/or training
  • Experience with nonprofit organizations or in higher education
  • Management and supervisory experience
  • Established record of commitment to the arts

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) Friday, June 17, 2022. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

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 8.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000.

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 candidates 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 that speaks to the position
3. 1-page statement about experience with and commitment to inclusive excellence and how the applicant can contribute to DUs values, practices, and actions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusivity and to work effectively with ethnically/racially diverse populations [https://www.du.edu/equity/dei-action-plan]
4. Contact information for 3 professional references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans 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; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; 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; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

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


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