The Theater Offensive is hiring: Marketing Manager in Boston

Director of Marketing & Communications at The Theater Offensive

Employment Type: Full Time

Reporting Relationship: Director of Marketing and Communications

The Theater Offensive (TTO) seeks an experienced mission-driven marketing professional to join our marketing and communications department. We are looking for a strong project manager who effectively conveys impactful stories across various platforms. This is a collaborative role responsible for coordinating and collaborating on various marketing initiatives. This role manages campaign execution and includes budget oversight and performance analysis to ensure marketing goals and fundraising targets are achieved. This is a remote position, with an expectation to travel to Boston as necessary (please note, MA residency is required for this role). The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for connecting communities across race, sexuality, gender, and class.

The Theater Offensive is an equal opportunity employer. People of Color, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and femme-identified candidates are highly encouraged to apply. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of The Theater Offensive.

About The Theater Offensive

The Theater Offensive is a social change organization focused on queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) and their allies that uses theater and the creative process as a cultural organizing tool. Founded in 1989 by a group of artist-activists, TTO grew out of a queer street theater troupe in Boston. Throughout its history, TTO has used bold art to challenge the status quo and help LGBTQ individuals break through personal isolation. TTO is at a pivotal moment in its history, with new shared organizational leadership, a new staffing structure, a new mission, and a new strategic plan.

Position Description

The Marketing Manager will work with The Theater Offensive’s Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and execute strategic marketing and fundraising strategies for The Theater Offensive. This role is also responsible for managing the organization’s social media channels and monitoring digital engagement.

• Assist with campaign ideation
• Generate copy and manage content for key channels (including email, website, social media, newsletters and more) with tailored messaging per target audience while maintaining brand guidelines
• Manage CRM and distribution lists
• Partner with Marketing and Communications Director on budgets, forecasting, and overall planning
• Monitor KPI’s and generate performance reports to track success of campaigns via Google Analytics, Sprout Social, Meltwater and other tools
• Assist with generating press releases (via PR software)
• Assist with strategies for programmatic amplification and fundraising
• Manage campaign timelines and cross functional deadlines
• Pull data and generate performance reports
• Manage mailing lists
• Overseeing social media accounts and managing digital engagement
• Managing the Org Calendar and Editorial Calendars
• Manage Digital Drives
• Identifying mission aligned influencers for potential collaboration
• Assisting with event logistics
• Traveling and working in person as determined by Director of Marketing and Communications or other TTO leadership
• Abilities to work evenings and weekends as determined by organizational calendar

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experiences, and attributes:

• A track record of success in audience engagement for event attendance and fundraising
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
• Exceptional project management skills with proven ability to plan and successfully manage simultaneous projects with cross functional components and firm deadlines
• Proven experience executing successful email marketing campaigns (including segmentation and list management)
• Great communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a collaborative working style
• Self-starter who is comfortable with follow up and constructive feedback
• Strategically minded and social media savvy
• Strong relationship management skills
• Strong designs skills favorable but not required
• Experience with planning events is favorable but not required

Technical Requirements

• Experience with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite (including photoshop) and/or Canva
• Proficiency in marketing and project management related software (Meltwater, MailChimp, Sprout Social, Monday.com)
• Experience with CRMs (Salsa Engage, Popl, or other software)
• Basic photo and video editing preferred but not required
• Experience with a range of social media platforms including, but not limited to, Substack, YouTube, LinkedIn, Meta and Tik Tok.

Education/Experience

• Demonstrated interest in The Theater Offensive’s Mission
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in marketing, PR or social media
• Experience in arts and or social justice nonprofit a plus

Start Date: November 1, 2025 (tentative)

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025

Compensation: $55-65k commensurate with experience

Benefits: health insurance coverage, 401(k), annual professional development budget, paid vacation, holiday, sick time, and personal time, winter holiday office closure, as well as a flexible summer schedule including summer Fridays. Opportunity to join staff-created affinity groups/employee resource groups.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, portfolio, and a cover letter (PDF preferred) via email to apply@thetheateroffensive.org with the subject line “Marketing Manager” by end of business day October 6, 2025. Please DO NOT call or drop in.