Marketing Intern
Internship: Marketing Intern
Reports to: Marketing Manager
OPPORTUNITY AND KEY PRIORITIES
South Orange Performing Arts Center, repeatedly recognized as one of New Jersey’s favorite performing arts centers, seeks a Marketing intern to join a dynamic team dedicated to presenting richly diverse transformational arts experiences in the creatively vibrant South Orange-Maplewood regional community in Northern New Jersey.
As a member of SOPAC’s Marketing Team, this role will report to the Marketing Manager and be responsible for assisting in SOPAC’s marketing activities
Three of the organization’s top articulated goals that intersect with this role are:
- Rebuild, diversify, and grow our audience base.
- Inspire strong community confidence and support.
- Innovate and differentiate customer experience and program offerings.
ABOUT SOPAC
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is an award-winning regional arts center that presents innovative artistic and educational cultural experiences through music, theater, dance, comedy, and family performances in an intimate and welcoming environment.
SOPAC’s mission is to offer audiences exhilarating and diverse arts entertainment in its intimate venue, serving as the cultural heartbeat of the greater South Orange / Maplewood region and contributing to the economic and social vibrancy of its highly diverse community.
The SOPAC campus includes The Jennifer & Tony Leitner Performance Hall, a 439-seat mainstage theatre with superb acoustics, sight lines and seating. Audiences often remark that performances in this space feel like having their favorite artists right in their own living room. Artists acknowledge that the atmosphere encourages conversations with audiences. The Loft at SOPAC is a 2,170 square-foot multi-purpose space used for performances, rehearsals, classes, and special events. SOPAC’s Herb + Milly Iris Gallery is home to multiple exhibitions a year. Additionally, SOPAC co-produces local events such as South Orange Summer Nights and serves students and schools through several education programs.
SOPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). SOPAC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a deep commitment to our nonprofit mission and positively impacting our culturally diverse community. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to join our dynamic and inclusive team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the design and creation of marketing materials such as flyers, posters, digital ads, and email newsletters.
- Help maintain and update the website with upcoming events and news.
- Create promotional emails to be sent to our database for show promotion & fundraising
- Coordinate promotional materials for community outreach and local partnerships.
- Assist with data collection and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies (i.e. QR code usage, Emma email data)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Arts Administration, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with design software (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc.) is a plus.
- Proficient in website management; familiarity with Wordpress or other website hosting services
- A creative mindset with an eye for design and detail.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working toward a bachelor’s degree or certification in marketing, film, videography, editing, photography, design, or arts administration
- A strong innovative and creative vision with a genuine interest in trying new methods and approaches.
- Flexibility and agility, with the ability to effectively prioritize.
- A passion for the performing and fine arts.
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week, with 1 in office day.
Compensation:
Potential for course credit in conjunction with your university.
Potential for $500 monthly stipend.