We’re Hiring! Our growth and success over the last couple of years has led to our need to add several paid roles to assist The Glove in getting to the next level! We are currently recruiting for two new roles:
Part-Time Marketing Specialist
Part-Time Front of House Specialist
For Questions or to Apply: Please direct inquiries and submit your resume with a brief cover letter to: Kathleen Perrott (Glove Theatre President) at: theglovetheatre@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Part-Time Marketing Specialist
Work Location: Flexible work environment with the potential for a combination of remote and at-the-theatre work
Reports To: Glove President
Salary: $20,000 to $26,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours: Estimated 20 to 25 hours per week
Job Summary: The Glove’s Marketing Specialist plays a vital role in executing marketing campaigns across various channels, supporting The Glove’s Board and Marketing Committee to develop and implement strategies to generate growth in audience, social media followers, event attendance, and awareness of the Glove within the community, the region and beyond.
It is critical for this role to share our passion for this special venue and our mission and a patron-focused orientation. The Marketing Specialist will support the Glove in its continued audience growth and our expansion of program frequency and offerings.
Responsibilities:
Develops and manages marketing campaigns and calendars to ensure timely execution.
Assists in the development of a unified strategy and implementation of social media, print, posters, radio, and other forms of marketing / advertising.
Creates engaging content for social media platforms, Glove website, and weekly email marketing.
Designs marketing materials including graphics, brochures, vitrine posters, and presentations.
Creates programs (with sponsor ads) for each Glove event – and assist in marketing program ads to potential sponsors.
Continuously monitors and analyzes marketing campaign performance using data analytics tools – and recommends evolving strategies for enhanced performance.
Manages, updates and maintains the Glove’s website (Squarespace).
Cross-posts events to online and print calendar services – Leader Herald/Daily Gazette, Nippertown, Metroland Now, etc.
Assists with press release development and maintenance of media lists.
Stays abreast of marketing trends and technologies – particularly regarding entertainment venues.
Assists with the consideration of special marketing campaigns and programs – including theatre memberships, season ticket subscriptions, etc.
Assists with the development of fundraising campaign material periodically during the year (including our end-of-year campaign and periodic special campaigns).
Assists with the selection and implementation of a donor management / CRM tool to support donor record keeping and outreach.
Additional Marketing aligned responsibilities and special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
1-3 years of experience in marketing or a related role preferred.
Strong graphic design skills using Canva or similar design tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with social media marketing platforms (FaceBook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.), email marketing tools (Constant Contact, etc.), and web site management (Squarespace, etc.).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Preference for candidates located in the Mohawk Valley / Capital Region.
Part-Time Front of House Specialist
Work Location: Flexible work environment with the potential for a combination of remote and at-the-theatre work
Reports To: President
Salary: $20,000 to $26,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours: Estimated 20 to 25 hours per week
Job Summary: The Glove’s Front of House Specialist plays an integral role supporting the Glove’s Board of Directors and Volunteers in ensuring successful events by setting the tone for the patron experience from ticketing to the day of show set-up and coordination.
It is critical for this role to share our passion for this special venue and our mission and a patron-focused orientation. The Front of House Specialist will support the Glove in its continued audience growth and our expansion of program frequency and offerings.
Responsibilities:
Box Office / Ticketing
o Manages the online box office ticketing site (TicketStripe).
o Staffs the physical box office once a week to allow customers to purchase tickets in person.
o Responds to phone, email, Facebook requests for ticketing information.
Event Support
o Manages day of event support including seating determination/assignment, seating set-up and coordination of volunteer support.
o Works with the Volunteer Committee Leadership on recruiting, development and training of front of house volunteers.
o Ensures cleanliness / organization of the theater and 2nd floor “green room” spaces pre and post event – including interacting with the Arc Lexington “Cleaning Crew” team and our volunteers who assist with cleaning between Arc Lexington’s once weekly (Thursday) cleaning service.
o Completes post-show recordkeeping (volunteer hours, event financial reporting, etc.).
Concessions and Inventory Management
o Manages ordering and restocking of concessions (candy, coffee/tea, soft drinks, beer/wine/hard cider, etc.) and associated supplies (cups, napkins, straws, popcorn containers, event “bracelets”, raffle tickets, etc.).
o Coordinates stock in Point-of-Sale system (Square) – and ensure equipment is ready for use at the beginning of each event.
o Additional Front of House aligned responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
o 1-3 years of experience in Customer Service and/or Event Management, theater setting preferred but not required.
o Knowledge of TicketStripe (or a similar ticketing application) and their site preferred but not required.
o Customer service orientation and calm demeanor.
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
o A willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced exciting theater environment.
o Experience in theater support / management preferred.
o Preference for candidates located in the Mohawk Valley / Capital Region.
About The Glove Theatre: The Glove is a quickly growing entertainment venue in Gloversville NY. With more than 110 years of history, over the last several years, we have been paving the way for a new chapter in our growth and development. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit. Since the theatre was saved in 1995, The Glove has been volunteer-run. The Glove is a labor of love for all of us!
The Glove is at the heart of Downtown Gloversville’s Revitalization Initiative! Over the last couple of years, we've been putting on great shows and making a significant positive impact on downtown and beyond. We are seeking folks who share our dreams for The Glove! If we can do this NOW—imagine what we can do after we complete our major renovations.
Our growth and success over the last couple of years has led to our need to add several paid roles to assist The Glove in getting to the next level!
The Glove's Vision: To operate the region’s premier historic entertainment venue specializing in live productions across multiple platforms while nurturing a strong relationship with community-wide collaborators.
Our Mission: To establish an accessible platform of expression for the arts that engages, entertains, and educates the regional community to foster talent and economic development opportunities for the Southern Adirondack and Mohawk Valley regions.
Our Values: Approachable, Civic Pride, Community-Driven, Diverse, Efficient, Engaged, Historic, Inclusive, Organized, Quality, Strategic
We seek to provide the opportunity for professional growth and development in a collaborative and positive work environment with the ability to grow with the organization and to make a positive impact in our community.