Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator

Berkeley, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expPart time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive community marketing and content creation for Ashkenaz as a part-time role focused on social channels, events content, and community engagement.

  • Own social media management and content scheduling
  • 1–2 years in marketing/communications with Canva experience
  • Strong collaboration across teams and nonprofit events

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing Ashkenaz’s social media presence across platforms
  • Create and schedule engaging promotional content including graphics, reels, stories, videos, and event highlights
  • Capture photo/video content during events as needed for future marketing use
  • Collaborate with staff on creative marketing strategies for concerts, workshops, festivals, and community programs
  • Help maintain a consistent and recognizable organizational voice and brand identity
  • Build and distribute email campaigns, newsletters, and event announcements
  • Assist with audience list management and database organization
  • Help track email performance and audience engagement metrics
  • Support ongoing audience growth and community engagement efforts
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date event information on Ashkenaz’s website and ticketing platforms
  • Assist with artist information and promotional updates
  • Ensure event listings are visually appealing, informative, and accurate
  • Assist with grassroots promotional efforts, including community outreach, partnerships, and local event calendar submissions
  • Help strengthen audience engagement across Ashkenaz’s diverse cultural and artistic communities
  • Coordinate flyer distribution and assist with volunteer outreach efforts as needed
  • Represent Ashkenaz professionally and warmly in community interactions
  • Respond to basic marketing-related inquiries via email and phone
  • Assist with promotional mailings and distribution efforts
  • Support internal communication and coordination between departments
  • Maintain organized digital files and marketing records

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 1-2 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, events, or related fields preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience creating graphics and short-form digital content
  • Familiarity with Canva and social media scheduling tools
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace applications
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Ability to take initiative, problem solve independently, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced nonprofit environment
  • Interest in multicultural arts programming, community engagement, and independent live music culture strongly preferred
  • Photography, videography, copywriting, or live event marketing experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with platforms such as Squarespace, Constant Contact, Eventbrite, VenuePilot, or Meta Business Suite is a plus
      Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center logo

      Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center

      Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center presents concerts, classes, and workshops of participatory dance and music rooted in traditional cultures from around the world. We are committed to providing a great place to dance that supports local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, and family-friendly atmosphere. Through this we build friendship and culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.

      Founded in 1973
      Berkeley, California, USA
      19 employees (3 in marketing)

      Traffic Signals

      Monthly Visitors
      8.5K
      Traffic Source Mix
      Search
      31.9%
      Direct
      50.2%
      Referral
      5.4%
      Social
      11.4%
      Paid
      1.1%

      Headcount Trend

      Current headcount: ~19

      Marketing Team

      Marketing Team Size
      2 (11% of company)

      Funding

      Last Raise
      Grant, 11 months ago

      Funding History

      • Jun 2025
        Grant

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