Qualifications
MARKETING COORDINATOR- Tempe Center for the Arts This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur on 2/12/26 Pay Grade: 114 Annual Salary Range: $76,800 - $113,200 The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day • Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month • Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service • Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits • Wellness Program • Discount on health premiums • Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month • Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit • Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution • Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division: Community Services/TCA Job Type: Full-Time Regular Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (ONSITE, IN PERSON) Job Number: RC#902409
DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Marketing Coordinator for Tempe Arts + Culture oversees daily planning, development, management and execution for a variety of marketing campaigns, events, exhibits and programs offered by the Division's four business units - Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe History Museum, Tempe Community Arts and Tempe Public Art.
This includes a concentrated focus on commerce and revenue-generating activities such as supporting ticket sales for Tempe Center for the Arts' seasonal programs and events, promoting enrollment for Tempe Community Arts' art classes and programs and increasing attendance and engagement for a variety of ongoing Division events and initiatives.
Tempe Arts + Culture is a dedicated team of arts and culture professionals committed to enriching our community. Energized by the city's key priorities, we enhance lives, spark curiosity, provide creative vibrancy and connect our community through the power of diversified arts and cultural experiences and opportunities. We educate, foster growth, transcend entertainment and amplify the arts within the greater community.
This is not a remote position; the majority of the job will be performed in person and onsite in collaboration within a team environment.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Develops and implements marketing strategies. • Conducts research to analyze stakeholder behavior including revenue and in-kind habits, trends, and preferences. • Determines appropriate target audiences and manages and allocates marketing budgets for each marketing campaign. • Oversees branding, design, and production of assigned department collateral. • Coordinates all printed collateral, digital assets, signage, photography, and videography. • Develops, executes, and oversees all digital and social media advertising and email strategies. • Writes and edits content, develops and manages databases, and optimizes paid digital advertising campaigns. • Writes and disseminates press releases and press materials and information, manages press events and invitations, and pitches to media outlets for coverage via television, radio, and print. • Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations. • Oversee all aspects of media buying and paid advertising. • Identifies appropriate media outlets for events, programs, and exhibitions and negotiates media rates and ad placement. • Serves as primary media contact for department. • Coordinates interviews and media requests for information. • Cultivates community relationships and partnerships to build awareness of department and its events and programs. • Plans and implements outreach events and activities. • Ensures opportunities for diverse communities to participate in calls for work, employment, bids for contract opportunities, and media buys. • Creates and oversees strategic marketing plans based on revenue/attendance goals and anticipated return on investment. • Coordinates with vendors, agencies, co-workers and artists on a variety of marketing initiatives and details. • Manages promotional budgets and timelines. • Plans and manages website content and related evolution with new technology. • Participate in onsite and offsite meetings, including City, staff, event-based, site visits and training. • May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in marketing, public relations, or related experience. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education: Bachelors degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or Advertising.
Licensures and Certifications: Requires a valid driver's license.
Additional: Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: Criminal history review For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time. Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.