Director of Marketing

Requirements

• Possesses excellent computer literacy and broad-experience with Microsoft Office, Patron Manager/Salesforce or Ticketing Software, Google Ads, Meta Advertising and other fundraising and marketing technologies and integrated database systems.
• Exercises good judgment; has marketing and/or development experience in the non-profit or arts sector; demonstrates an understanding of ethics related to revenue generation activities and community-centered practice; and uses discretion when building internal and external relationships
• Has demonstrated experience in reaching revenue goals for non-profit institutions
• Is comfortable talking about money. Understands the complexity of financial planning and fiscal management, including grants management and restricted funds release management
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, patrons, donors, and board members and other volunteers in a wide range of roles in small and large groups; demonstrate patience with a wide variety of personality types and build effective long-term relationships
• Expresses clearly and beautifully verbally and in writing
• Exudes a positive attitude
• Leads by example, consistently showing initiative, diligence and follow through
• Enjoys their work as a team player, while balancing work independently and as a self-starter in a collaborative environment
• Is knowledgeable about community-centered best practices in the field

Preferred

• WCO is willing to teach

Benefits

• Washington Concert Opera offers a generous benefit package, including medical insurance, as well as paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.