DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director of Marketing & Communications

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

DIRECT REPORTS INCLUDE: Graphic Designer, PT Marketing Assistant, Consultants for Social Media & PR

WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time, 40 hours/week on site

STATUS: Salaried Exempt

Founded in 1894, The Ebell of Los Angeles is one of the nation's oldest and largest women's organizations and one of Southern California's most distinctive cultural institutions. For more than 130 years, The Ebell has championed education, the arts, civic engagement, and the advancement of women.
 
 Today, The Ebell serves as a vibrant center for arts, ideas, education, and civic dialogue, presenting hundreds of performances, conversations, educational programs, exhibitions, and community events each year from its iconic Wilshire campus, including the historic 1,270-seat Ebell Theatre.
 
 As The Ebell approaches the Centennial of its historic campus, the organization is entering an exciting period of growth—expanding audiences, strengthening earned and contributed revenue, investing in technology and infrastructure, and building a bold vision for its second century.

Position Summary

The Director of Marketing & Communications is a member of The Ebell's Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
 
 This position serves as the strategic leader responsible for advancing The Ebell's brand, public identity, audience engagement, and institutional reputation. The Director develops and executes integrated marketing and communications strategies that increase visibility, strengthen community engagement, grow earned and contributed revenue, and elevate The Ebell's profile as one of Los Angeles' leading cultural and civic institutions.

The Director’s direct reports are a full-time Graphic Designer and a part-time Marketing Assistant. Additional department support includes a PR consultant, social media consultant, and additional graphics support. The Director would be able to hire the Marketing Assistant role, and would work with executive leadership to map out additional department staffing needs.
 
 The Director oversees marketing, communications, public relations, digital strategy, audience development, content creation, advertising, creative services, media relations, and institutional storytelling while partnering across Programming, Development, Membership, Private Events, Education, Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
 
 As The Ebell prepares for the Centennial of its historic campus, the Director will lead brand strategy and communications that celebrate the organization's remarkable legacy while positioning it for its next century of impact.

Essential Responsibilities

Qualifications

Leadership Competencies

What Success Looks Like in the First 18 Months

Build a high-performing marketing and communications function.

Minimum Requirements:

The Ebell of Los Angeles provides a dynamic working environment in which duties and responsibilities may change. Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of their duties. All employees are required to pass a background check.

Compensation

Benefits (Full-time only): 

The Ebell offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan options, paid vacation, sick, and holidays plus health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance program to all full-time eligible employees.

The Ebell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, ancestry, disability, age, national origin, pregnancy, veteran/military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. We support, promote and embrace a diverse workforce.