Teatro Visión is a Chicanx theater company with 40 years of service to the community. Our work amplifies the voices of Latinxs, creates a dignified and empowering sense of identity, inspires action, builds respect and understanding, and explores the social and psychological experiences of Latinxs.

Now Accepting Applications

Community Engagement and Marketing Manager (year-round, part-time)

Community Engagement & Marketing Manager

Teatro Visión is seeking a Community Engagement and Marketing Manager to develop and implement strategies, relationships, and programs to deepen our network of community partners, provide creative community engagement opportunities, and promote participation and ticket sales for Teatro Visión productions, classes, workshops, and events. The Community Engagement and Marketing Manager may, with prior approval, work from home and will be granted flexibility in setting work-schedule.

Part-time position: 24 hours per week.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify, develop, and cultivate, relationships with local schools, organizations, community groups, and other community stakeholders.
• Suggest creative ways to engage community members in Teatro Visión’s productions and creative processes.
• Design, promote, and coordinate theme performances for Teatro Visión productions, such as College Night, Pride Night, and Girl Scout Day.
• Coordinate and promote group ticket sales for K-12 and college groups for Teatro Visión College Nights and student matinees.
• Design and implement participatory community activities and events related to Teatro Visión productions and events.
• Design, promote, and coordinate community events and livestreams.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for all Teatro Visión productions and events.
• Create and distribute marketing materials for all Teatro Visión productions and events, including brochures, posters, postcards, flyers, emails, etc.
• Develop and implement advertising and PSAs for all Teatro Visión productions and events, including print, radio, television, and online.
• Develop and implement social media strategies for all Teatro Visión productions, events, and fundraising campaigns.
• Preserve and further develop Teatro Visión’s brand identity and voice.
• Manage media relationships, including writing and distributing press releases and scheduling media appearances.
• Maintain up-to-date archives of marketing and advertising materials.
• Operate within set budget parameters.
• Provide regular progress reports to Managing and Artistic Directors.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director on work related to programs and community engagement, and report to the Managing Director on marketing and operational tasks.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience and success working in partnership with local residents and community organizations.
• Familiarity with San José schools and organizations, particularly those with a focus on Latinx communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge and experience in marketing and PR, preferably for arts and/or community organizations.
• Ability to work well with staff, partners, volunteers, and artists.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge of graphic design and layout.
• Proficiency using graphic design applications including but not limited to Adobe CS preferred.
• Experience maintaining websites and familiarity with web design programming languages (HTML, CSS) preferred.
• Passion for the arts and social justice.

Compensation

$40,000 annually. Part-time position, 24 hours per week. No benefits.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter including a paragraph on your interest in Teatro Visión, resume, and three references to [email protected].

Application deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 or until the position is filled.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider a combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Teatro Visión is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, creed, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

AUDITIONS & DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES

Teatro Visión is always happy to meet new actors, designers, directors, musicians, and other members of our community who are interested in working with Teatro Visión.

To introduce yourself, please email Production Manager Dianne Vega with your resume, headshot, design website, or any other relevant information.