About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

Position Summary                                                                           

The Patron Experience and Marketing Strategist for the Visual and Performing Arts Center plays a pivotal role in promoting department programming by overseeing marketing, social media presence, box office operations and front-of-house experience, in addition to overseeing event logistics and day-of event supervision. This position blends creative storytelling with strong organizational and customer service skills to ensure events are well-attended and well-run.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions

Job duties specific to this position:

Social Media and Marketing

• Assist in the creation of physical publications for the department in conjunction with the administrative manager, including: posters, programs, postcards and mailings.

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote department events.

• Manage and maintain VPA social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), digital ads and email marketing pieces, in conjunction with VPA administrative manager.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining regularly scheduled e-communications to the box office patron list and student community via the Arts Buzz newsletter in conjunction with VPA administrative manager.

• Responsible for gathering promotional information and graphics from VPA faculty and staff for social media usage.

• Analyze metrics and data from social media and e-correspondences and recommend strategies to improve reach, exposure and effectiveness.

Box Office and Front-of-House

• Manages VPA box office, including the staffing, supervision and training of box office work study and volunteer students, subscription and group ticket reservations, box office general procedures, audience seating assignments, accommodations for VIPs and persons with special needs.

• Oversee daily box office services, including ticket sales, printing, reporting and reconciliations.

• Responsible for listing of PAC events in online ticketing system in a timely manner, in conjunction with VPA administrative manager

• Responsible for front-of-house box office operations for all VPA events, including ticket sales, will call and door supervision.

• Responsible for management and upkeep of box office patron mailing lists.

Event Management

• Support all concert, performance and event logistics, including day-of-event duties in conjunction with VPA technical director and administrative manager.

• Responsible for student work study onboarding, scheduling/assignment and time approval.

• Ensure a welcoming, organized and accessible environment for all patrons.

• Address audience needs and resolve issues in real time.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with bookings in Google calendar for daily use of PAC rooms and spaces.

• Schedules/troubleshoots with third party vendors responsible for ticketing system and large format printer maintenance.

• Assist in the maintenance of appearance and efficiency of the PAC facility, in conjunction with facilities personnel, department chair, technical director and VPA administrative manager.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) 
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package 

35 hour work week

Pay Range:  $62,354 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please go to the link, click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, arts administration or a related field required, Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong social media management and content creation skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced event environment

• Graphic design (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools)

• Basic photography/video editing for digital content skills preferred

• Familiarity with ticketing or box office systems preferred

• Experience working with artists, performers, or arts organizations preferred

• Must be able to work a variable schedule with evening and weekend hours required for events

• Must be able to work a combination of office work and on-site event coordination

About Le Moyne College

Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York, is one of 28 Catholic, Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, Le Moyne was the first to open as a co-educational institution. Since its founding in 1946, the College has modeled and strengthened the 476-year-old Jesuit tradition. Today, Le Moyne enrolls approximately 2,785 undergraduate and 534 graduate students from 33 states and 35 countries. Our MIssion:Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.For information about us, please visit http://www.lemoyne.edu.

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