The University of Iowa’s Office of Performing Arts and Engagement communications department is hiring a Marketing Coordinator. The office leads marketing and communication efforts for the UI’s performing arts campus including Department of Dance, Department of Theatre Arts, Hancher Auditorium, School of Music, and the overall Performing Arts at Iowa brand.
In this position, you will help create, develop, support, and execute a variety of marketing and communications tasks to reach target audiences including potential students, staff, and faculty; current members of the university community; and patrons and donors from around the community and beyond.
This is a 100%, three-year specified term appointment.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Assist with data collection for monthly department reports.
Manage reminder and response emails for patrons attending events.
Support digital asset management.
Assist with website edits and additions.
And more!
- For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35). Click here to learn more about the Office of the Provost at the University of Iowa.
About the Department: Hancher and the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement is a university arts presenter with over 50 years of history, housed in a facility opened in 2016. Presenting 80+ events annually across dance, music, theater, comedy & multidisciplinary projects, Hancher brings artists to the University of Iowa campus and the wider Eastern Iowa community. Hancher reports to the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement within the Office of the Provost, which oversees Hancher, stewards collaboration across the UI performing arts campus, and assists with overall development of the UI's creative campus.
Required Qualifications:
Education (or equivalency) Required
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise (experience equivalency equals an AA degree and 2 years additional experience or 4 additional years of experience).
Experience Required
Some (6 months to a year) working in communications, marketing, or related field, or multiple related internships for a recent college graduate.
Competencies Required
Effective written and oral communications
Relationship and team building experience including working within one or more creative team(s)
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment and an ability to take initiative, work creatively, and collaborate
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with one or more communications roles including copywriting, graphic design, videography/photography, media/content creation, etc.
Experience with digital advertising, tracking, and analytics—including experience working with Google Analytics
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, building, tracking, and segmenting populations
Basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Basic familiarity with online sharing and communications tools like Asana, Slack, SharePoint, etc.
Basic familiarity with AI and its implementation
Demonstrable interest in the performing arts as patron, artist, or a combination of the two.
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete BOTH of the following documents and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission:
a current resume
a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
Additional Details:
Work Modality: This position is onsite at Hancher Auditorium
Compensation: Anticipated salary will be $45,000 - $50,000 with Competitive Benefits
Reach out to Tracey Pritchard to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
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Additional Information
- Classification Title: Marketing Coordinator
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level: 3A
- Starting Salary Minimum: 45,000
Contact Information
- Organization: Provost
- Contact Name: Tracey Pritchard
- Contact Email: [email protected]
