Responsibilities

• 1. Institutional Advancement & Donor Relations
• Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship, and gift processing for individual, corporate, and foundation supporters.
• Maintain and update the donor database/CRM, Bonterra, by tracking gifts, donor interactions, and pledges.
• Draft donor acknowledgment letters, and annual appeal communications; assist with grant reports.
• Coordinate logistics for performances, showings, special fundraising events, donor receptions, and opening-night celebrations.
• 2. Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Strategize and oversee social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), creating compelling video and visual content highlighting rehearsals, dancers, and performances.
• Draft press releases, monthly email newsletters, and promotional copy for upcoming seasons, workshops, and touring engagements.
• Maintain relationships with local media outlets, arts reviewers, and community calendar listings to maximize press coverage.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, and videographers to produce marketing collateral (programs, flyers, digital ads).

Requirements

• Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in arts administration, non-profit development, public relations, or marketing (experience within performative arts or dance is a major plus).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in arts management, Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills with an ability to articulate the value of contemporary dance to diverse stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with donor databases/CRMs (Bonterra)
• Hands-on experience with email marketing tools (Network for Good) and website platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Design and media tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) are strongly preferred.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, highly organized, culturally conscious, and collaborative with a passion for contemporary dance and performing arts.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off (PTO); complimentary tickets to performances; professional development opportunities.