Oswego Chamber Of Commerce: Aurora Civic Center Authority- Career Opportunity

Press release from the Oswego Chamber of Commerce:

March 30, 2021

The Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), an innovative organization located on Stolp Island in the Fox River in the heart of the richly diverse community of historic Aurora, Illinois (one hour from downtown Chicago), is seeking a
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications. ACCA operates three performance venues: the 6,000-person RiverEdge Park, the 1,843-seat landmark Paramount Theatre, and the 165-seat Copley Theatre. ACCA produces and presents over 300 performances each year, including star-studded touring productions and a self-produced Broadway Series of musicals for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities. ACCA proudly operates the Paramount School of the Arts in the new John C. Dunham Aurora Arts Center, right next door to Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, and the company looks forward to producing a new, Bold Series of plays and musicals in the newly-renovated Copley Theatre beginning in the 2021-2022 season. Paramount Theatre also hosts free community events, $1 Classic Movie Mondays and its opulent interiors provide a spectacular backdrop for private functions such as wedding receptions or corporate galas. Across the street from Paramount Theatre are the gorgeous Meyer Ballrooms which play host to multiple wedding receptions and rental events throughout the year.

The Aurora Civic Center Authority is committed to being a defining catalyst for personal and community transformation by:

The highest purpose of any theater is to inspire its community toward a more perfect humanity. Such humanity can exist only when every member of the community is included and valued, empowered and heard. To express this truth, ACCA commits its leaders, volunteers, artists and staff to the active, continual and accountable pursuit of the following principles: equity, inclusion and diversity.

DEPARTMENT – Marketing & Communications
DIRECT REPORTING – President/CEO, & taking direction from VP of Sales & Programming
POSITIONS SUPERVISED – Marketing & Communications Team
WORKS CLOSELY WITH – VP Sales/Programming, Director of Audience Services, Special Events Director, Education Director, Development Team
POSITION STATUS & SCHEDULE – Full time exempt, approximately 40+ hours per week. Will include some evening and weekend hours.
COMPENSATION – Commensurate with experience; excellent benefits package including health, paid time off, and 401k
HIRE DATE – ASAP (target May/June 2021)
POSITION SUMMARY
Looking for an energetic and thoughtful leader to head up a team of talented creatives to brilliantly mastermind all marketing and communication needs for our growing performing arts organization. Responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of the organization’s marketing and advertising initiatives. Reporting directly to the chief executive officer and taking direction from the VP of Programming & Sales, the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications’ primary responsibility is to generate revenue by increasing sales through successful marketing for each entertainment space, using marketing communications, research, advertising and public relations. The Senior Director of Marketing & Communications and their team are responsible for meeting all of the marketing & communications needs for the entire organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume using the online job application at https://paramountaurora.com/opportunities/ or click on the link below.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB ONLINE

Or mail/drop off to: Aurora Civic Center Authority, ATTN: (Patty Stefanski) 8 East Galena Blvd., Suite 230, Aurora, IL 60506

ACCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, marital or familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  ACCA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who are eager to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This press release was produced by the Oswego Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.