Director of Marketing

Position Summary

The Director of Marketing (Director) will lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integrated marketing and audience development strategies that drive ticket sales, subscriptions, memberships, attendance, and earned revenue across all programming areas. The Director will translate institutional marketing strategy into actionable campaigns and oversee day-to-day execution across brand marketing, digital channels, advertising, communications, and audience engagement initiatives. The Director will ensure that all marketing efforts are aligned with revenue goals, audience growth objectives, and brand standards. The Director will lead a cross-functional marketing team and serve as a key connector between strategy and execution, working closely with Creative Services, Programming, Development, Communications, Education, and Operations to ensure cohesive messaging and maximum impact.

Organization

Artis—Naples is southwest Florida’s home for the visual and performing arts. As the home of The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic, Artis—Naples provides a vibrant space for the arts, fostering creativity and community engagement. The mission of Artis—Naples is to present high-quality performances, exhibitions, and educational programs that inspire, educate, and entertain diverse audiences. Through its dynamic programming, it strives to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of the arts while enhancing the cultural life of the community.

Founded in 1982 as the Naples/Marco Philharmonic, over more than forty years Artis—Naples has grown into a cornerstone of Southwest Florida’s cultural community. The Naples Philharmonic, currently led by Artis—Naples Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley, is known for its wide variety of classical, pops, chamber music, dance, and special event performances, has always been a central part of Artis—Naples’ identity. Over the decades, the institution has continued to expand its offerings and facilities, including the opening of The Baker Museum in 2000, which has since become one of the region’s most renowned art museums. The campus is home to a number of beautiful venues, including the 1477 seat Hayes Hall and the 283 seat Daniels Pavilion, providing both intimate and acoustically rich settings for concerts, performances, lectures, and events. Artis—Naples also hosts a dynamic season of presentations including world-renowned touring orchestras like the Vienna Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony; one-night presentations by legendary artists like The Beach Boys, Sarah Brightman, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Il Divo; a robust series of Lifelong Learning lectures on topics including art, jazz, wellness and literature; and a series of touring Broadway performances.

The museum's permanent collection boasts over 3,500 works, including pieces by artists like Diego Rivera, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Pablo Picasso. Notable exhibitions include ”George Gershwin and Modern Art: A Rhapsody in Blue”, celebrating the iconic composer’s passion for the visual arts, and "Magritte: Reflections of Another World", featuring six paintings by Belgian artist René Magritte. Each season, in addition to its work with Alexander Shelley, the Naples Philharmonic brings internationally acclaimed guest conductors, such as Robert Spano and David Robertson, to lead its orchestra in highly anticipated performances with celebrated guest artists like Renée Fleming, Joshua Bell, and Emanuel Ax.

Artis—Naples supports young musicians through its four youth ensembles: the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia, Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus, and Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra. These programs provide students with the opportunity to perform and grow as musicians in a variety of