Salary: USD 24.00 - 27.00 hourly

Category: Venues/Promoters/Festivals

SUMMARY
First Avenue, the Twin Cities' busiest live music and events promoter, is looking for a part-time Marketing Assistant to support the Marketing Team across the First Avenue Mainroom, 7th St. Entry, Turf Club, Fine Line, Palace Theatre, Fitzgerald Theater, and our promoted shows at outside venues.
ABOUT THE MARKETING TEAM
The Marketing team's goal is to promote all upcoming concerts and events at First Avenue and our associated venues through traditional and new media advertising and organic promotion. The Marketing team also oversees promotion of merch, Memberships, Sponsorships, and our restaurants. Through various channels (online, social, on-air, print, OOH) we create awareness about First Avenue's events.
WHO YOU ARE
The ideal candidate has previous marketing, event, or venue experience and laser-focused attention to detail. You have a passion for getting things done, and an appreciation for deadlines. You thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable working as part of a team. You’ve got a positive attitude and feel comfortable maintaining a superior level of service to the venues, artists, artist reps, and fans.
SCHEDULE
This is a part-time, non-exempt position, working approximately 20–25 hours per week. This position will require regular office hours but may vary based on show schedule and marketing team needs. Occasional availability on nights and weekends may be required. Candidates for this role should live or be able to commute regularly in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•          Assist with the deliverables of marketing campaigns in print, digital, radio, street teams, social media engagement, and more.
•          Announce shows to the public via venue social media, website, and newsletters.
•          Assist with digital marketing, including the creation of weekly newsletters, blog posts, social content, and weekly contests.
•          Assist with the creation of venue print and digital assets including: static and video editing, admat localization, social media content, and more.
•          Coordinate promotional partner assets and deliverables, including radio spot delivery to partner stations.
•          Assist with contesting and promotional logistics, including entry tracking, winner selection, and prize fulfillment and communicating with sponsors and patrons.
•          Assist with reporting on marketing and promotions, media campaigns, social engagement, and partnerships.
•          Assist with promotional efforts of the First Avenue Street Team, Campus Reps, and Tastemakers.
•          Assist with research and analysis for upcoming concerts and events.
•          Assist with media inquiries, press passes, and photo credentials for shows as assigned.
•          Miscellaneous administrative tasks including fielding calls, filing, record keeping, and reporting.
•          Other duties as assigned.
IN OFFICE FUNCTIONS
•          In-person resource for booking and promoter rep departments on marketing needs
•          Weekly in-person marketing team meetings
•          Collaborative conversations regarding "out of the ordinary" events
REQUIREMENTS
•          Minimum of one year of related marketing, event, or administrative experience.
•          Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and digital platforms like newsletter service providers (Mailchimp, Hive), social media management platforms (Sprout, Later, Buffer, etc).
•          Highly organized and detail oriented.
•          Ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines.
•          Demonstrated ability to follow direction from clients and managers.
•          Experience proofreading and editing copy.
•          Good attention to detail.
•          Ability to work in crowded, loud, and dark environments as needed.
•          Reliable attendance and punctuality, due to time-sensitive venue and marketing needs.
•          Demonstrate fluidity in working with different departments, positions, experience levels, and communication styles.
•          Position may require occasional local travel between Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Hourly pay range: $24.00-$27.00 depending on qualifications and experience
This position will be eligible for company-sponsored benefit plans available to part-time employees, along with certain concert ticket and employee purchase discount benefits. Eligibility for specific plans (health, dental, retirement) is subject to First Avenue's part-time benefits policy and hours-worked thresholds.
ABOUT THIS COMPANY
First Avenue is celebrated as one of the longest running, independently owned and operated venues in the United States. Our commitment to independence is led by the belief that unique, locally owned live music rooms are imperative to the health of the community and economy. First Avenue is dedicated to promoting artistic expression in diverse voices old and new, to provide a community by offering artists a stage and a mic, and fans a place to gather.
First Avenue owns and operates The Depot Tavern, the 7th St Entry, the Turf Club, the Fine Line, The Fitzgerald Theater, the First Avenue Mainroom, and co-operates the Palace Theatre. First Avenue is developing the Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC), an 8,000-capacity concert venue operated by the Port of Minneapolis, LLC—a joint venture between First Avenue and the Minnesota Orchestra, scheduled to open summer 2027.