Performing Arts Associate, Marketing and Artist Management

POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Pam Weisberg, Director of Performing Arts Programming: weisbergp@catskillmtn.org

THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) regional multi-arts organization located in upstate New York which presents year-round performances, residencies and educational programs in dance, theater, music and family performances in three venues in the villages of Hunter and Tannersville, New York.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and supportive culture, where employees have equal opportunity for growth.

$18.00-20.00/hour

On-site

Part time: minimum 24 hours per week, with potential for more on performance weekends.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Catskill Mountain Foundation is seeking a motivated, ambitious, organized, outgoing, and dedicated individual with an interest in the performing arts to join the team as a part-time Staff Associate in the marketing, artists residencies and education office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Associate will report to the Education and Marketing Manager.

Duties include:

• Create and coordinate social media postings across programs
• Assist in developing yearly marketing plan
• Coordinate with visiting artists to acquire promotional materials and draft press releases
• Help maintain the calendar for all venues and residences in coordination with Admin
• Oversee video recordings of all performances, oversee Box uploads and YouTube/Vimeo archives and active uploads, create and organize performance content across platforms
• Oversee the ordering, printing, and displaying of performance banners, playbills, posters, and volunteer distribution of flyers
• Work directly with the Education and Marketing Manager on all administrative needs relating to core responsibilities
• Perform box office duties as needed in coordination with Performing Arts Department
• Perform artists services duties as needed in coordination with Performing Arts Department

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Cooperation
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships
  • Active listener
  • Offers assistance and support to co-workers
  • Works cooperatively in group situations
• Adaptability
  • Able to work around unexpected changes of circumstance or workload
  • Modifies a planned course of action based on new circumstances
  • Changes communication style to achieve the best results
• Functional Competencies (these are specific to the job family and may be technical in nature)
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote audience development
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Team Orientation
  • Fosters team cooperation
  • Understands team roles and responsibilities
  • Supports group problem solving

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A 4-year undergraduate degree in marketing or arts management is preferred, but not required. Experience working at a multi-arts center is preferred but not required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common articles and contracts.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from artists and the general community.
• Ability to assist the Education and Marketing Manager effectively in preparing information for presentation by Marketing Manager to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

• This position requires knowledge of spreadsheets and charts for use in contracts and arts planning.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office(e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and Google Apps (e.g., Sheets, Docs, Forms and Calendar). Experience in online ticketing programs, Social Media Platforms, and video platforms is preferred, but also open to training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to:

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must have a car and be able to drive between the venues and artist housing, as well as to and from work. Local transportation does not exist.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:

• A great deal of walking, including up and down ramps and staircases;
• Tight, restricted areas
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• During performances and other programs, the work environment may be noisy and crowded with audience members and performers.

Acknowledgement

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Catskill Mountain Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected classification under local, state or federal laws.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification or position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Pam Weisberg, Director of Performing Arts Programming: weisbergp@catskillmtn.org