Description
Concert and Marketing Manager
A not-for-profit organization, Music Before 1800 is the longest-running early music concert series in New York City, currently in its 51st year of presenting vocal and instrumental chamber music at Corpus Christi Church and offsite venues.
The Concert and Marketing Manager reports to the Artistic Director and the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:
Marketing and communications:
Primary duty: getting as many attendees as possible at every concert, with the goal of selling out all events
Manage advertising for all concerts (Meta, Early Music America, program advertisements for peer artists/presenters, paid and reciprocal email marketing with peers, MB1800 direct email marketing through Mailchimp, etc.)
In the event of an undersold concert, fill the house with MB1800’s partner papering services
Expand MB1800 marketing efforts to reach new audiences
Manage MB1800’s website and social media with an eye for our core, legacy audience, as well as new ticket buyers
Maintain contact list for mailing and emailing on Patron Manager, updating to Mailchimp on a regular basis
Coordinate with Artistic Director and Publicist on publicity items and needs
Office management:
Manage and respond to general inquiries via email and phone
Maintain office and concert Front of House supplies. Seek additional administrative and IT support, as needed
Box office management:
Maintain and manage the ticketing system, Patron Manager
Coordinate comp ticket requests from artists and VIPs
Concert management:
Schedule and work with longtime volunteers
Serve as house manager at all concerts (anticipate 9 for the 2026-27 season, plus a weeknight Gala fundraiser)
Development:
Individual Giving
Log and track all donations, acknowledge contributions
Coordinate with and assist Artistic Director with fundraising mailings (digital and physical)
Facilitate the annual benefit, including silent auction, in collaboration with Artistic Director and Gala Committee
Requirements
We prefer at least three to five years of experience working in a performing arts, artist management, or concert production organization. We require a college degree (master’s degree preferred), knowledge of classical and early music, excellent computer literacy (MS Office and Excel; familiarity with, or flexibility in adapting to PatronTechnology or similar customized box office and patron software applications), excellent writing skills (marketing copy and email blasts in particular), mastery of social media, and organizational skills. Outstanding communication skills are essential. The ability to prioritize and multi-task with sound judgement is needed, as well as overseeing sizeable contingents of volunteers with varying abilities and experience. Front of house and/or box office experience, working knowledge of Wordpress and Squarespace, and a portfolio of website/social media management is preferred.
Send a resume, cover letter, and three references to concertmanager@mb1800.org with subject “[Last name] Concert and Marketing Manager”. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide a portfolio of prior marketing work.
