Marketing and Sales Assistant; Chautauqua Theater​/Seasonal

Marketing and Sales Assistant (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment

The Marketing and Sales Assistant assist the Arts Marketing Specialist with executing all marketing programs and the sales of CTC merchandise.

The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. To learn more about the season and the company, please visit theater.chq.org. We build our season around the Actor’s Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC, IATSE, USA and SDC.

Compensation for this position is $16.00/Hour. Chautauqua Theater Company provides a travel reimbursement up to $250. For details about local housing, go to the About Living on the Grounds section.

• Serve as in-office liaison for Arts Marketing Specialist.
• Assist graphic designer as needed with both digital and printed programs, posters, and social media graphics, following brand style guide and templates from previous seasons, including show posters, dramaturgical posters, handouts, informational postcards, program inserts, etc.
• Ensure all branded messaging including images, video, social media, and any other published media remains consistent and aesthetically in the CTC voice and image.
• Film and edit promotional/dramaturgical videos in ADOBE Premiere (or similar program).
• Assist Arts Marketing Specialist with any and all press prep.
• Assist with social media brainstorming and content publishing.
• Maintain digital media archives (i.e. upload videos and photos to the Google Team Drive, SharePoint, and archive all printed materials for the season).
• Act as mobile CTC photographer/videographer at all Meet & Greets, Invited Dress Rehearsals, Opening Nights, select performances, and other social/casual gatherings.
• During performances, will be located at the Ticketing Kiosk, selling CTC merchandise using the Bookstore’s Point-of-Sale System, as well as handing out Comp Tickets.
• Ongoing research of CTC Alumni to aid in building out social media calendars of accomplishments and updating Alumni pages on chq.org/theater.
• Other duties as assigned.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. Will be scheduled to work an average of 40-hours/week.

Scheduled hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

This position may offer employer-provided housing and parking, depending on the candidate's situation. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living space. Residency starts in late June and ends mid-to-late August.

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.

In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.

Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.