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Job Title: Outreach Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director/Alliance for Audience
Executive Director/Tucson Pima Arts Council
Employment Category: Independent Contractor
Compensation: Contract to be Negotiated
Posted: September 14, 2009
JOB SUMMARY
Alliance for Audience (AFA), a not-for-profit audience development and marketing
organization and the Tucson Pima Arts Council (TPAC), the designated local arts agency for
the City of Tucson and Pima County, jointly seek a dynamic professional to lead and coordinate
their efforts to promote ShowUp.com services and Alliance for Audience services in
Metro Tucson. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director and key
staff members of each organization to 1) promote ShowUp.com to the public; 2) secure and
serve membership of Metro Tucson arts and cultural organizations 3) pursue revenue to support
AFA/ShowUp.com services from sponsorships, contributions and grants.
The position will be initially contracted for a 4-month time period beginning on or about October
1, 2009. An option to extend the contract for a longer time or to convert the position to an
Alliance for Audience staff position (either part-time or full-time) may be considered – however
no advance promise can be made of either potential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent Alliance for Audience & ShowUp.com: Serve as the primary local
representative of Alliance for Audience to the arts organizations and cultural destinations
of Metro Tucson – and as the primary local representative of ShowUp.com to the public;
- Promotional Relationships: Establish promotional relationships with a variety of media TV, radio, print, web & others – to raise the visibility of Metro Tucson’s arts and cultural
community;
- Audience Development: Build interest in the events and activities of the Metro Tucson
region’s arts and cultural organizations among a diversity of audiences;
- Collaborations: Take a leadership role in managing and growing promotional
partnerships with the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, City of
Tucson, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc. and other regional organizations;
- Member Engagement: Solicit memberships of Metro Tucson’s arts and cultural
organizations and organize a regular gathering of representatives of Metro Tucson
member organizations to share common challenges, best practices and opportunities for
collaboration;
- Sponsorships, Contributions & Grants – Research, pursue and secure funding
opportunities from a variety of earned & contributed revenue sources including:
corporate contributions, corporate sponsorships and grant applications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience – All candidates must have a BA Degree from an accredited
College plus at least five years of experience in consumer marketing, paired with excellent
sales, communication, presentation and writing/editing skills. Familiarity with new media, online
advertising and experience with budget management is preferred. Candidates should be
prepared to present and discuss a portfolio of their previous work during interview(s).
Language Skills – Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and speech, with
representatives of member organizations, corporate sponsors, customers and with the public.
Other Skills & Abilities – Advance level knowledge of word processing (Microsoft Word),
presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) and Internet browsing
(Internet Explorer) is expected. Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
are essential. Personal familiarity and use of “web 2.0” technologies (i.e. Facebook, Twitter,
MySpace, and blogs) is highly desired.
Prior experience working for or volunteering with a non-profit arts or cultural organization is an
advantage.
Alliance for Audience and Tucson Pima Arts Council are Equal Opportunity Employers.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; and 3) a 500-word essay
entitled: “Why the Arts are Important to Me”. (NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT
THE ESSAY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.)
Submit Applications:
E-Mail: Resumes@allianceforaudience.org
Address:
Alliance for Audience
13416 N. 32nd Street, Suite 106
Phoenix, AZ 85032
There is no deadline to submit applications. AFA and TPAC will consider applications as they
are received.
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