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+ More about The Strides Collective

Founded in 2020, The Strides Collective produces and develops theatrical work by emerging playwrights that embraces the queer experience through authentic, modern, and innovative storytelling. Our work prioritizes the goal of normalizing the conversation about queer identity, creating a safe haven in which emerging artists can tell their stories without fear of judgment.

Since our inception, we have fully produced three world premiere queer plays at venues across Philadelphia, including Arden Theatre Company’s Studio Theatre and The Christ Church Neighborhood House. Additionally, each season we focus on new play development through readings, workshops, and cohorts for emerging playwrights. Playwrights who have partnered with Strides have gone on to work with such places as New York University, The Kennedy Center, The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College, and Primary Stages.

+ Marketing & Social Media Manager

The Strides Collective is composed of Collective Members who perform administrative, producerial, and artistic duties for the company. We are looking for an individual to fill a role in our Collective that focuses on marketing and social media.

We anticipate this role will have an average of 1-3 hours of work per week. While meetings are conducted remotely, we will only be accepting applications from those individuals who reside in the Greater Philadelphia Area. All Collective members must attend all in-person Collective events during the season.

Transparency is one of our core values; as such, we want to state upfront that all Collective members are currently volunteers who receive a small stipend (between $100-$500) per 12-month term. We deeply value our members' time and passion; as a Collective, we all assist each other to create a safe and healthy working environment. We recognize that the requirements of this opportunity may not be a fit for everyone. We are working towards more robust financial compensation in the future. The stipend for this particular position is $250.

Anticipated start date is February 1, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email us at Info@StridesCollective.com

Applications are due by Sunday, January 11th, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. To apply, please fill out this Application form.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Marketing and Social Media Manager will work closely with the Artistic Director and Administrative Director, providing oversight for the Collective’s marketing plan, in addition to running Collective social media accounts.

You do not need extensive graphic design experience. Season posters and graphics are designed by our Administrative Director. This role will be responsible for creating social media posts that incorporate these graphics. Experience in running social media accounts is a plus, and a desire to learn and be active on social media is a must.

Plus, you will be a core member of the Collective! This role will participate with the rest of the Collective in season planning, script reading, and other high-level producerial decision making.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage, execute, and lead all Marketing and Social Media efforts for the Collective.
• Manage and update the Collective’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
• Design and create social media posts
• Create and implement a marketing plan developed around the Collective’s season, working in conjunction with the Artistic Director to ensure all public-facing materials align with the Collective’s mission, commitment to accessibility, and style guide.
• Create a seasonal style guide to ensure brand and language consistency across mediums
• Work in conjunction with the Administrative Coordinator on Emails via SquareSpace
• Work in conjunction with the Administrative Director on Website updates via SquareSpace
• Work in conjunction with the Artistic Director and Artistic Assistant on Press Releases
• Post job listings and opportunities to all appropriate channels
• Strategize ways to increase the Collective’s following and engagement rates on social media.
• Respond to general inquiries sent to The Strides Collective email.
• Attend twice-monthly virtual Full Collective Meetings and provide updates on workflow
• Other duties as assigned - with growth and learning opportunities

This Role Might Be a Great Fit if You:

• Enjoy working and communing with local Philly Theatre artists
• Are passionate about supporting theatre through marketing and social media
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills
• Have the bandwidth and time to work asynchronously and on a deadline
• Are comfortable using Google Drive, Canva, and all social media apps
• Don’t mind doing virtual work and enjoy being online and plugged in

The Strides Collective provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the theatre industry are strongly encouraged to apply.