Interim Vice President of Marketing & Communications
22 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionJob Title: Interim Vice President of Marketing & Communications Department: Marketing & Communications Reports To: L’Alliance New York President Designation: Full-Time / Exempt Salary: $120,000-$132,000 annual /50,000-$55,000 -for 5 months- Start Date: October 13, 2025 Time Period: 5 months Work Model: Hybrid / Majority in-person To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection! Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts. Position Summary The Interim Vice President of Marketing & Communications will lead and manage the Marketing & Communications team during the parental leave of the VP, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining the organization’s high standards during the VP’s absence. The role requires a strategic and operational leader with strong project management skills, the ability to motivate, mentor, and guide staff, and a proven track record in marketing and communications for cultural or educational organizations. This role is responsible for overseeing all marketing and communications operations, maintaining cross-departmental alignment, and ensuring the successful execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management • Manage a 9-person Marketing & Communications team, including full-time staff, part-time staff, and full-time interns., • Lead weekly Marketing team meetings to track progress, address challenges, and prioritize initiatives., • Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight to staff members to ensure high quality execution., • Support team members in troubleshooting challenges and streamlining workflows for efficient project delivery., • Attend events on evenings and weekends as needed to greet press, photographers, and/or support general marketing functions.Cross-Departmental Coordination, • Participate in weekly meetings with the Programming, Language Center, and External Affairs departments, communicating status updates and coordinating marketing initiatives in support of each department., • Participate in weekly Executive Team Meetings and maintain strong communication with the President, VP of Development, VP of Education, Artistic Director, CFO, and the rest of the Executive Team to align marketing initiatives with organizational priorities., • Ensure that important updates and directives from the Executive Team are effectively communicated to the Marketing team.Operations & Campaign Oversight, • Guide the marketing team to ensure the implementation and execution of multi-platform marketing campaigns, including digital advertising, email, direct mail, social media, press, and other channels., • Ensure all marketing deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and aligned with organizational objectives., • Track marketing-related invoices, budgets, and other financial items to support accurate reporting and resource management.Strategic Execution, • Manage high-priority, deadline-sensitive projects, balancing multiple initiatives simultaneously., • Ensure adherence to the Marketing team’s processes, timelines, and quality standards for content accuracy, brand consistency, and campaign effectiveness., • Ensure execution of marketing strategies for the Language Center, Special Events, and Cultural Programming initiatives.Budget Management, • Track budget and spending for all marketing initiatives., • Approve invoices and expense reports in bill.com and expensify.com., • Meet monthly with Finance team to align on spending, reforecasting, and other budget-related reports, • Work closely with the Art Director to oversee all marketing and design deliverables to ensure cohesive, high-quality execution across platforms., • Manage on-site marketing presence, attending events to supervise team operations and provide real-time support., • Coordinate marketing team staffing for event needs, ensuring adequate coverage., • Develop and implement merchandising strategy for Animation First, optimizing for audience engagement and brand visibility., • Collaborate closely with the Director of Public Relations & Editorial to:, • Supervise photography and filming (when applicable) for events, managing the photographer, ensuring key moments and personalities are captured, and managing review and distribution of materials in the following days., • Develop press strategy, maximize media exposure, and highlight key program moments.Who You AreThis role might be a great fit if you…, • Are a natural leader who can motivate and guide a diverse team to achieve ambitious goals., • Thrive in fast-paced environments managing multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines., • Are a fast learner who can jump into projects quickly, understanding challenges and opportunities., • Communicate clearly and effectively, with the ability to keep multiple stakeholders aligned., • Are extraordinarily detail-oriented and proactive, anticipating issues before they arise., • Have a passion for arts, culture, and education and understand the nuances of marketing for nonprofit organizations.Qualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field., • 10+ years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or project management, with demonstrated growth in responsibility., • Experience in education or cultural nonprofit marketing preferred., • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience motivating staff and managing deadlines., • Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills in English (native or equivalent)., • Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite., • Ability to work in-person in Midtown Manhattan., • Must be able to work on select evenings and weekends at L’Alliance New York events in Manhattan and Montclair, NJ., • Previous experience operating as temporary coverage at the executive level is a strong plus., • Generous paid vacation and holiday package, • Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution, • 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match after 2 years, • Pre-tax commuter benefits (CBP) and flexible spending account (FSA), • Free French classes and discounted cultural programs, • Complimentary L’Alliance New York membership, • The opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to a culturally rich, impactful nonprofit connecting diverse francophone communities with New York and beyond, • A collaborative, multilingual team culture that values creativity, kindness, and cultural curiosity, • Flexible work arrangements designed to respect your time and work-life balanceWhether you’re executing a marketing campaign, collaborating with colleagues, or enjoying one of our film screenings or cultural events after hours, you’ll be part of a community that believes in the power of language, technology, and human connection to create meaningful experiences. TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Employment at L’Alliance New York is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out via the same email address. L’Alliance New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR u5pREyXUV5
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