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Contemporary American Theater Festival Inc

Marketing & Development Assistant

Contemporary American Theater Festival Inc, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States, 25443

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Reports to: Marketing Director and Development Director

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt

Position Profile The Marketing & Development Assistant is a key administrative role supporting the Marketing and Development Departments’ operations and ensuring a high-quality patron and donor experience. Responsibilities include managing CATF’s customer relationship management system (Spektrix), processing donations, conducting social media activities, managing donor acknowledgements, assisting with Board meetings and other events, and providing support to fundraising and ticketing efforts.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator. They thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrate discretion when handling sensitive information, and are committed to delivering excellent service to CATF’s supporters.

History Founded by Ed Herendeen in 1991 with the mission to produce and develop new American theater, CATF has grown to a $2.5M organization at the center of new play development and production in the nation. CATF’s core values of fearless art, diverse stories, inclusivity, and community guide all its actions from play selection to human resource management. Nestled in Shepherdstown, WV, approximately 1.5 hours from Washington, DC and Baltimore, CATF produces a summer festival of 5 plays on the campus of Shepherd University along with new play development and educational programming year-round. Over the course of 35 seasons, CATF has produced 144 new plays by 104 playwrights including 66 world premieres and 11 plays commissioned by the Festival. CATF premieres have gone on to Broadway, London, off-Broadway, and regional theaters as well as adapted into major motion pictures. Learn more at catf.org.

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 eventsProvide support to the box office and front of house teams during the summer festival

Qualifications and Core Competencies

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

Salary and Benefits Salary range $37k-$42k, commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match, a generous PTO policy, and 10 paid company holidays per year.

Application Process To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online through CATF’s website, applications submitted through other portals will not be reviewed.

Join us! We value multiple perspectives and viewpoints from diverse constituencies because we recognize that diversity informs more effective solutions. We value the wide-ranging perspectives that our colleagues and collaborators bring to the table and we create an environment for all voices to be heard. CATF is an equal opportunity employer.

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