Development & Marketing Coordinator

Development & Marketing Coordinator Job Description

The Development & Marketing Coordinator is a full-time position that supports SFBATCO’s fundraising and marketing efforts through donor engagement, event coordination, and public communications. Reporting to the Director of Development & Marketing, this role is ideal for a creative, organized, and mission-driven professional who thrives in both storytelling and project management. The Development & Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in growing SFBATCO’s visibility and impact by helping to sustain donor relationships and connect with theatre audiences across the Bay Area.

Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with strong writing skills and a passion for the arts and community.

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $60,000/year

Status: Non-exempt

Location: Hybrid — based in San Francisco, with flexibility for remote work and required in-person attendance at select performances, rehearsals, events, and meetings, as needed

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Support SFBATCO’s email newsletter by drafting copy, designing graphics, and setting up & scheduling emails in Mailchimp
• Maintain and grow SFBATCO’s social media presence by creating engaging posts for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Film, edit, and produce video content for use across social media, email, and promotional campaigns
• Track and report on email and social media performance metrics; collaborate with the Director to identify opportunities for growth
• Assist with managing and segmenting email lists to ensure accurate and effective audience targeting
• Support cross-promotional partnerships and community outreach efforts to expand visibility and ticket sales
• Provide project coordination support for multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Assist in maintaining brand consistency across all communications and marketing materials
• Assist with website updates and ticketing set-up, as needed
• For select shows, support box office and merchandise operations, including coordinating box office and merchandise managers and running the table onsite when needed (e.g., when staff are unavailable)
• Coordinate shipping of online merchandise orders

Development & Fundraising

• Maintain and update donor profiles and records in the CRM database
• Pull reports and prepare donor lists for fundraising campaigns, appeals, and special events
• Provide project coordination support for fundraising appeals, donor communications, and special events
• Conduct prospect research and assist with outreach to identify potential new fundraising opportunities
• Support communications and benefit fulfillment for Curtain Up Club members and other donor groups
• Assist with drafting and sending fundraising materials, acknowledgements, and stewardship messaging

Special Events

• Support the planning and execution of fundraising and audience engagement events, including the annual gala, donor cultivation activities, and special events for shows
• Coordinate event communications, invitations, and guest tracking
• Coordinate volunteer sign-ups and training
• Provide onsite event support to welcome, engage, and assist patrons and donors

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience in marketing, fundraising, or communications (nonprofit or arts experience preferred)
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience with social media content creation and scheduling
• Experience using Mailchimp (or similar email marketing platforms), Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and social media scheduling tools; photography and video production and/or editing experience a plus
• Proficiency with CRM databases
• Strong project coordination skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Creative thinker with enthusiasm for SFBATCO’s mission and programming
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed

Benefits

As a member of the team at SFBATCO, you’ll enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Health and dental care benefits — employer pays 50% of premium; sign-up available during open enrollment each November.
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus additional paid holiday breaks at the organization’s discretion.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities (trainings, workshops, conferences, etc).
• Free admission to all SFBATCO productions — plus opportunities to see productions at other Bay area theater companies at no cost.

About SFBATCO

Our Mission:

SFBATCO engages artists and audiences through live theatre productions, creative development, and community service initiatives that resonate with SF Bay Area perspectives. The organization provides a platform for People of the Global Majority, and inspires both new audiences and theatre innovators.

Our Vision:

SFBATCO envisions a San Francisco Bay Area where the participation in live theatre is essential, accessible, and exhilarating; where artists are valued for their creativity as well as their role in sparking societal change; and where a multitude of cultural experiences are equitably represented.

SFBATCO is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equity, access, and inclusion are core values at SFBATCO and we are dedicated to maintaining or increasing the diversity within our staff as it enriches our work and our organization. We strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, disabled, trans or non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ to apply. All applications will receive consideration for employment.

We strive to create a work space that allows staff members to not only accomplish their specific job responsibilities but also engage in more broad conversations about SFBATCO’s strategic objectives, our role in the field, and our impact on society.

• Health and dental care benefits — employer pays 50% of premium; sign-up available during open enrollment each November.
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus additional paid holiday breaks at the organization’s discretion.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities (trainings, workshops, conferences, etc).
• Free admission to all SFBATCO productions — plus opportunities to see productions at other Bay area theater companies at no cost.