Role: Manager of Communications and Engagement

Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt, Year Round Employment

Location: WAM Theatre – Lenox, MA

Reports to: Managing Director

Supervises: Box Office and Front of House Staff, Ushers and WAM Volunteers

Start Date: March/April

organizations who work on the front lines of gender and racial justice to provide access to safety, health, education, creative expression, and financial freedom for those who need it most. Then, we invest directly back into our community by donating a portion of proceeds from our Mainstage production back to our partners. Across 15 seasons, WAM has presented more than 75 stories and donated over $110,000 to our Community. As we expand to deepen our programming and impact, WAM is seeking mission-driven leaders to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cross-functional organization that empowers women artists to create real-world change for women and girls. We are looking for individuals who understand how storytelling and the arts can transform culture, influence policy, and advance gender equity, and who are excited to collaborate across disciplines  to strengthen a theater dedicated to empowerment, advocacy, and social impact.

Manager of Communications & Engagement

Position Overview: The Manager of Communications & Engagement is responsible for implementing WAM’s marketing, communications, and audience engagement efforts. This role manages day-to-day outreach, donor stewardship logistics, and front-of-house experiences, ensuring audiences and supporters feel connected to WAM’s mission. Key Responsibilities:

Communications & Marketing Management

• Maintain and coordinate the marketing and press strategy. Execute deadlines planfully and in accordance with program updates.
• Create and distribute content across e-blasts and digital communications, donor newsletters, social media, press releases, and other channels.
• Manage press lists, media relations, and production photography archives.
• Design and maintain print and digital collateral including playbills and flyers.

Fundraising Support

• Manage donor CRM/database, ensuring accuracy in records, recognition, and reporting.
• Implement donor correspondence and stewardship communications.
• Coordinate and execute fundraising initiatives with Managing Director, and Director of Advancement

Events & Engagement Coordination

• Plan and execute logistics for cultivation and fundraising events.
• Support front-of-house operations, including box office coordination, front of house, volunteers, and accessibility.
• Build and nurture audience and volunteer relationships.

Additional Duties

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the overall scope and responsibilities of the position.

Work Schedule & Location

Minimum of three days per week onsite at the WAM Office and Creative Hub in Lenox MA with additional onsite work required during production periods and other high-volume times. Occasional evening and weekend availability required for performances, fundraising, and community engagement events.

Compensation 

This position is a full-time non-exempt position, the annual salary range for this position is $45-50k (gross/annualized).

Health Insurance:

• Eligible to enroll in employer-sponsored health insurance through Health New England
• WAM contributes a flat rate that is approximately 80% (pre-tax) of the individual premium 
• Employee is responsible for the remaining premium cost

Paid Time Off:

• 20 days (160 hours) combined paid vacation and sick time, accrued annually. 
• Paid holidays outside of high-volume periods, including federal holidays and a restorative week

Retirement:

• Eligible to participate in WAM’s Invesco SIMPLE IRA program
• WAM contributes 2.5% of salary weekly; employees may make additional optional pre-tax contributions

Technology Stipend:

• $120/month (non-taxed) under WAM’s Bring Your Own Device policy

Travel Reimbursement:

• Authorized travel reimbursed at the standard IRS charity mileage rate with proper documentation

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, 1-2 professional references to careers@wamtheatre.com with the subject line “Communications and Engagement Manager.” Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. WAM encourages applicants to share in writing how their work and life experience applies to the above listed requirements and qualifications and how it prepares you for the areas of accountability for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Research indicates that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while individuals from historically oppressed communities tend to apply only if they meet every requirement. WAM Theatre is committed to creating, maintaining and learning about a diverse and inclusive working space and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.