Overview

Boston Arts Academy (BAA) and BAA Foundation are at an exciting time in their history. The City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts generously provided funding to build a state-of-the-art school building for Boston Arts Academy at 174 Ipswich Street, across from Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall, which opened to students in September 2022. The thoughtfully designed, new school building offers better rehearsal studios, high-tech fashion and fine art studios, a cutting-edge STEAM Lab, a rooftop recital hall, fully-accessible professional theatres, and more.

To support the school and its growing student body, BAA Foundation launched Building Our Future, a seven-year comprehensive campaign raising $35 million to augment Boston Arts Academy’s School budget and ensure long-term sustainability. We are proud to announce that Mayor Michelle Wu has partnered with us as Honorary Campaign Chair to help us close the campaign over the next 16 months, by June 30, 2025. Together with Mayor Wu and our community, we can continue to provide access to equitable education for generations to come and to build the future for BAA students. To date, the Foundation has raised nearly $28 million towards the campaign goal.

Joining the Boston Arts Academy Foundation is a chance to help create life-changing opportunities for Boston Arts Academy’s diverse and talented students!

About Boston Arts Academy Foundation

Boston Arts Academy Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was established in 1999 to raise essential funds for Boston Arts Academy. Boston Arts Academy Foundation must annually bridge the growing multimillion-dollar gap between Boston Public Schools’ funding allocation and the true cost of a high-quality arts-intensive and college preparatory education by securing private funding.

About Boston Arts Academy

Boston Arts Academy is the City of Boston’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts. We prepare a diverse community of aspiring artists-scholars-global citizens to be successful in their college and professional careers and engaged members of a democratic society. Our nearly 500 students, the majority of whom are non-white and considered low-income, study dance, music, theatre, visual arts, or fashion technology while engaging in a rigorous academic curriculum.

As the helm of Marketing and Communications, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing & Corporate Relations, this role spearheads strategic initiatives to advance Boston Arts Academy Foundation's brand, elevate fundraising endeavors, and broaden its supporter base.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications Strategy and Implementation (50%)

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications plan in tandem with the fundraising team to harmonize with fundraising objectives.

• Identify opportunities to synergize marketing efforts in raising awareness, advocating the cause, and fortifying fundraising endeavors.

• Conduct research and analysis to guide marketing strategies, including audience segmentation, messaging, and channel optimization.

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director, Manager of Fundraising & Events, and Revenue Generators to seamlessly integrate marketing endeavors and messaging into fundraising events and initiatives.

• Act as point person to the BAA Foundation Board of Directors’ Marketing Committee, preparing agendas and talking points, attending meetings, and recording minutes.

• Serve as primary liaison to BAA Foundation’s external communications firm, fostering communication, collaboration, and alignment to maximize impact.

External Relations & Donor Engagement (50%)

• Foster and nurture robust relationships with media outlets, influencers, and community partners to enhance visibility and bolster fundraising efforts.

• Partner with Gift Officers, including the VP of Philanthropy and Manager of Fundraising & Events, to craft cohesive content calendars and messaging strategies that reinforce fundraising campaigns.

• Spearhead and manage the creation of compelling content across various channels and mediums, including press releases, social media posts, mass email communications, Annual Report design, donor meeting marketing materials, website content maintenance, and fundraising appeals, all in alignment with graphic design, branding, and messaging in support of fundraising priorities.

• Conceptualize and execute targeted marketing campaigns to engage existing donors, attract new supporters, and amplify fundraising events and initiatives.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of marketing campaigns, furnishing insights and recommendations for optimization to drive fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• 5-7 years of marketing and communications experience with a specialization in PR.

• Proficiency in graphic design highly desirable.

• Demonstrated proficiency in media relations and strong writing skills.

• Previous experience in nonprofit marketing preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Passion for arts education and familiarity with the Greater Boston area preferred.

Compensation Package

• Generous paid time off and approximately 11 paid holidays per year

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance , Group Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Hybrid office scheduling

BAA Foundation is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment.

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