Marketing Director Job at Effie Worldwide, Inc. in Chicago

The Grant Park Music Festival (the Festival) in Chicago, Illinois seeks a full-time Marketing Director. The Marketing Director is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing and communicationscampaigns that inspire the community, grow and retain audiences, and meet and exceed the Festival’s annual membership and One Night Pass revenue goals (akin to subscriptions and single tickets at other performing arts organizations).

The Marketing Director will join our hard-working, collaborative team of 17 year-round staff members who are dedicated to the Festival’s mission of enriching lives through the power of music. For more than 90 years, the Festival has been Chicago's summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus can have a transformative impact on the city. Showcased in the city's most spectacular setting, the Festival continues to be the summer gathering place for all of Chicago. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park is the official home of the Grant Park Music Festival, with free seats available for every concert.

The Marketing Director reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, manages the activities of the Patron Services department, and works closely in alignment with other Festival colleagues, including members of the Development, Artistic, and Community Engagement teams.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Chief Marketing Officer, internal team, and outside consultant, develop annual budget goals and quarterly re-projections for the Festival’s membership (subscription) and One Night Pass (single ticket) revenue campaigns.
• Manage a coordinated communications campaign to meet / exceed revenue goals and nurture lasting audience relationships.

Plan and supervise the Festival's comprehensive email campaign.

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

For more than 90 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has been Chicago's summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus can have a transformative impact on the city. Showcased in the city's most spectacular setting, the Festival continues to be the summer gathering place for all of Chicago. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park is the official home of the Grant Park Music Festival, with free seats available for every concert.

The Festival strives to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our city and the audiences we serve. People of all backgrounds and experiences, and especially those that have been historically underrepresented in the field, are encouraged to apply for open positions at the Festival. Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging HERE .

The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, familial / parental status, disability (physical and mental), military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, citizenship or immigration status, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, credit history, arrest record, conviction record, family responsibilities, and any other classification / characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Festival is led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, Chorus Director Christopher Bell, Grant Park Orchestral Association President and CEO Paul Winberg, and Board Chair Adam Grais.

For more information on the Grant Park Music Festival, please visit our website : gpmf.org .

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