About This Position

The successful candidate will be a skilled non-profit manager with exceptional marketing and audience development skills to support the Executive Director in managing the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s and Carson School’s internal operations. He/she will play a critical role in the strategic and organizational aspects of the theatre. Responsibilities include: promotion, publicity, community relations, website content oversight, management of the administrative offices, and development of the School and its activities including marketing and supporting fundraising for the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and the Carson School. In close collaboration with the Executive Director, establishes and maintains policies and procedures for advertising, community relations, and grant writing/fundraising. Maintains policies and procedures for front of house operations, ticket office supervision, securing fair use of copyrighted materials, and coordinating events management related to patron and audience development.

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film believe that diversity is important. We envision a faculty that will serve an increasingly diverse student body. To that end, we seek a diverse pool of candidates committed to recruiting and mentoring first generation students and a diverse student body.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Theatre or related field plus 3 years of related experience and knowledge in the areas of marketing, front of house operations, ticket office management, website management and database management and analysis required; equivalent education/experience considered. Must have supervisory experience. Must have superior attention to detail. Must be a strategic thinker. Demonstrated leadership ability in planning and executing marketing and communication strategies for a variety of communication platforms including publications, websites, social media, and email campaigns necessary. Must have strong organizational skills and consistently meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong professional relationships essential. Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communications skills required. Must be flexible, adaptable and have demonstrated ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred. Proficiency in a variety of software tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and web content management systems desirable. Familiarity with UNL brand standard helpful. Experience working with Actor’s Equity Association contracts and/or in a university setting preferred.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents