Director of Marketing and Communications

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:</strong></p> <p>The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has received “highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity.” (Bloomberg News). Founded in 1980, the Dance Group performs the repertory of choreographer Mark Morris, hailed as the “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (The New York Times), whose work is acclaimed for its ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity. Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Dance Group. It has toured with its own musicians, the MMDG Music Ensemble, since 1996, and regularly collaborates with orchestras and opera companies around the world. In addition to 12 full-time dancers, the organization currently employs approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.</p> <p>In the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, the Mark Morris Dance Center, founded in 2001, is the hub of dance and music education in Brooklyn. The nine-studio building provides affordable classes in multiple genres for people of all ages, levels, with and without disabilities, accompanied by live music. The studios, a performance space, a Wellness Center, and ancillary spaces are all available to the community and to nonprofit organizations at subsidized rates. MMDG’s Community Education Programs partner with public and private schools and community centers to provide customized classes. MMDG also offers customized dance workshops for persons with Parkinson’s disease.</p> <p>MMDG programs in NYC and worldwide engage over 100,000 people annually. Propelled by core values of community, access, excellence, and creativity, MMDG is committed to ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion work to ensure its programs are welcoming and accessible to all.</p> <p> </p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">The Mark Morris Dance Group is seeking a <strong>Director of Marketing and Communications</strong> to strategically advance our visibility, reputation, and audience engagement. The Director is responsible for promoting the Mark Morris Dance Group’s performing company, Dance Center, Dance for PD, school, and community programs. T</span><span data-contrast="auto">his pos</span><span data-contrast="auto">ition will play an integral role in ensuring the organization’s brand is effectively communicated to diverse audiences, including ticket buyers, donors, students, community members, press, presenters and other industry professionals.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director collaborates closely with the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Development to ali