Hybrid Marketing and Development Assistant

at Contemporary American Theater Festival

• Job title: Marketing and Development Assistant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $37,000 - $42,000 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Shepherdstown, United States

About the role

• Marketing & Development Assistant supporting the Marketing and Development Departments at CATF. Managing customer relationships, processing donations, overseeing social media activities, and providing administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Development and Marketing Departments throughout the year
• Process all contributions and donor acknowledgement letters
• In collaboration with Marketing Director, conduct and oversee all social media activities for the theater
• Support the copywriting for and organization of development and marketing communication materials
• Maintain accurate donor and patron records
• Maintain solicitation and communication calendars
• Work closely with Photographer and Publicist to coordinate photography, video capture, and press interviews
• Assist with patron ticket booking and tracking special event attendance
• Assist with prospect research, DonorSearch screening projects, and maintaining prospect files
• Assist with expense tracking as well as revenue reporting and analysis
• Attend and assist at Board meetings and with Board communication
• Attend and assist at special events and cultivation events
• Provide support to the box office and front of house teams during the summer festival

Requirements

• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Two or more years' administrative experience; marketing and/or fundraising experience is a plus, but not required
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; database/CRM experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience in social media management
• Passion for the arts' and theater's role in the community
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with company match
• Generous PTO policy
• 10 paid company holidays per year