DMMC Outreach Coordinator

Start Date – April 2015 (20 hours per week – paid position)

The Des Moines Music Coalition Outreach Coordinator will act as the primary office and outreach staff for the DMMC. Possessing strong organization and communications skills, this individual will respond to e-mail correspondence, manage the DMMC administrative functions and help to coordinate events with Board and committee members and volunteers. This is a paid position.

This person will report to the Executive Committee of the DMMC’s Board of Directors.

Other duties shall include:

• Marketing Support – under direction of DMMC Marketing Committee
  • Coordinate implement regular social media communications
    Implement various elements of DMMC marketing
    Assist with event marketing as requested by Program Managers
    Keep website updated with marketing, programming, and fundraising initiatives.
• Communications
  • Respond to email and phone communications
    Respond to social media communications
    Keep master calendar of DMMC events updated on website
    Ensure board and committee members are aware of meetings and events
• Volunteer Coordination
  • Tracking volunteer resources and engaging new volunteers in programming and committees
    Coordinate communications with volunteer committees and and assist with event volunteer coordination.
• Community Engagement
  • Implement quarterly “DMMC 101” events to engage new community members
    Represent DMMC events as requested by the Executive Committee
    Organize artist outreach programs as developed by the board (forums, classes, etc)
• Administrative Tasks
  • Hold regular office hours at DMMC office
    Keep DMMC assets at office organized
• Assist contracted staff members with event specific tasks as requested
  • 80/35 Music Festival
    Fundraising activities and annual event: Backstage Ball
    Gross Domestic Product, Little Big Fest, Music University
    Youth Summer Camp

The Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative movement committed to building a stronger and more diverse music economy in greater Des Moines. Our mission is to aggressively advocate, sponsor, and develop an independent, progressive live music community in central Iowa for the purpose of urban revitalization, regional economic development, and the retention of our region’s youth and future.

Interested in applying? Email a cover letter and resume to info@desmoinesmc.com by April 10, 2015.