Communications and Programming Manager

WIlliams College ‘62 Center for Theatre and Dance seeks a Communications and Programming Manager.  This position will oversee the communication strategy and implementation for the Theatre and Dance Departments as well as the professional visiting artist series.  This role will also participate in the selection of visiting artists as well as associated programming related to those artists with goals of creating context and making meaning for students and other audience members attending events. 

The Communications and Programming Manager will support the mission of the college to provide a nurturing educational environment.  We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups or who have experience working with a broadly diverse student population to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Actively pursue innovative marketing strategies

• Create and implement a comprehensive marketing plan, in consultation with Williams College Communications Office

• Create programs, posters, and digital assets

• Work closely and collaboratively with faculty, staff and visiting artists

• Hire students to create a marketing team, particularly in social media

• Coordinate photographers and videographers to document performances and events; administer digital assets 

• Collaborate with a visiting artists programming committee

• Maintain strong connections with regional and national professional organizations and regional arts and educational institutions

• Coordinate visiting artist series workshops, class visits, and post-show Q&A; involving relationships with various campus offices

• Attend some events on nights and weekends, including occasional travel to venues in nearby cities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years of directly related experience

• Excellent writing and copy editing skills

• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

• Specialized experience in marketing including generation of marketing materials and utilization of social media

• Experience evaluating professional performing arts for quality as well as alignment with artistic and educational value

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented organization

Application review will begin on August 15, 2025. Pay range is from $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience. 

This is a new position which will be hired as a one-year term in an effort to confirm this new direction best serves the work of the ‘62 Center. During this term, the possibility of becoming a permanent appointment will be evaluated.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fully in-person, 12-month position. The appointment end date is 09/26/2026, contingent upon funding. You will be eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.

Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.