The American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE), the national professional member organization for the field of theatre and education based in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Membership & Marketing Coordinator. The Membership & Marketing Coordinator is an entry level position and a great opportunity for a recent graduate or anyone who would like to gain not only experience in direct marketing & membership programs but also to be part of a growing, thriving collective of professionals who are committed to transforming the lives of young people through the theatre arts. Go to aate.com to learn more about AATE.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Membership relations services
• Membership acquisition and retention
• Development and implementation of direct marketing campaigns
• Reporting and analysis

Core functions include:

• Coordinate the work of members, staff & volunteers to provide exceptional services, information and resources to AATE members
• Efficiently resolve member issues, work with member database to answer queries and make required changes or adjustments to member records.
• Monitor the online event registration system and provide regular reporting to programming team.
• Deliver timely and accurate email newsletters to members based on research and collation of newsworthy information in the field.
• Implement quality control processes, develop new policies and enlist necessary resources to enhance data entry and operational efficiencies.
• Work with Operations Manager to develop new marketing strategies for membership recruitment and retention

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college/university (preferably in Marketing, Non-profit Management, Arts Administration, Theatre, or related subject)
• Exemplary customer/member services skills demonstrated through experience in retail, hospitality or other customer/member services field.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• A passion for theatre and/or arts in education
• A keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS programs, both Mac and PC (required). Email marketing, search, web and database management programs (preferred).

How to apply: Please send cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation to employment@aate.com to the attention of Lynne Kingsley. Closing date: April 20, 2010.