Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Cumbe Dance Studio is Hiring a Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)
Company: Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Compensation: Hourly, commensurate with experience + class perks
If marketing and social media are your jam and you have a passion for bringing people together through dance and music, read on! The successful candidate will work closely with a small team to grow our 3+ year-old Brooklyn dance studio.
Job Title: Marketing Assistant – Part Time (25 hours per week)
Description: The Marketing Assistant will serve as our social media community manager, assist with digital and print communication, and play a key role in developing online content. They will work directly with the Marketing Director in the office as well as remotely.
Responsibilities
• Manage editorial calendar for social media channels
• Assist in developing, executing, and tracking marketing initiatives
• Take photos and videos of classes/workshops for sharing on social media
• Assist in customer relationship management
• Assist in creation of print and digital marketing collateral
• Assist in keeping our website updated and accurate
Skill Requirements
• Good communication skills, unafraid to ask questions
• Strong writing skills, savvy with crafting engaging social posts for different channels
• Detail-oriented and rigorous about proofreading for errors
• Good time management skills, able to make deadlines and prioritize
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to be flexible and adapt to changes
• Great at social listening and engaging with others online
• Fluent with social media scheduling applications (ie. IFTTT, Tweetdeck) and interested in the latest trends and technology
• Plus: Knowledge of WordPress and Adobe Photoshop
• Plus: Knowledge of African and diaspora dance and music
To Apply
Please send the following to michelle@cumbedance.com:
• A short cover letter explaining why you’re excited to work for Cumbe
• Include links to some of your social media channels (or screenshots of some of your social media posts)
• Your resumé
Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance
307 Sterling Place, Ground Floor
Brooklyn, NY, 11238
718-935-9700
www.cumbedance.com
For more information:
Michelle Chai
michelle@cumbedance.com
718-935-9700