MARKETING & PATRON ACQUISITION MANAGER
Reports To: Vice President of Marketing & Audience Development
Status: Year-round, Full-time, Onsite (with occasional opportunities for remote work)
ABOUT DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) was formed in July 2012 as the result of a
groundbreaking and innovative merger between the Dayton Ballet, the Dayton Opera, and the
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Today, the DPAA is the largest performing arts organization in the
greater Dayton community, with a mission to be the community’s indispensable source for
traditional, diverse, and innovative experiences in ballet, opera, and orchestral music.
Our driving purpose is to inspire as many people as possible to fall in love with the classical
performing arts. We believe that the arts are for everyone, and we strive to put that into practice
in everything we do. Inclusion, diversity, equity, and access are central to our journey as an
organization, and we seek new colleagues who, whatever their responsibilities, can help us make
progress on that mission with commitment and authenticity. Learn more about DPAA at
daytonperformingarts.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Marketing & Patron Acquisition Manager builds audiences for all DPAA performances and
programs. The Manager works collaboratively with department peers to devise strategies that
attract first-time ticket buyers, increase retention, and foster engagement.
The Manager is a key contributor to the planning process: they help to outline strategy and are
responsible for proposing and deploying tactical methods to achieve department goals. They
maintain a budget and work with a team of vendors—printers, photographers, designers, and the
like—to output supporting collateral. The Manager analyzes results, reports on campaign
effectiveness, and proposes next steps.
Who you are:
Organized, creative, and a self-starter, you are able to devise strategies that help everyone
discover a love for the arts! You recognize barriers, consumer purchase patterns, and industry
trends, and you work to implement innovative ideas that raise brand awareness, increase
audiences, and enhance consumer experience.
Who we are:
We’re a vibrant and creative marketing team consisting of a Vice President of Marketing &
Audience Development, Engagement & Patron Services Manager, and Marketing Coordinator.
Together, we share our passion for the arts and help shape the way our community perceives and
interacts with our offerings.
What we’ll achieve together:
