Job Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt. Hybrid, minimum 1-2 days a week in-office. Starting at 20 hours a week with potential to increase hours.
Located in San Francisco on Mission Street (between 3rd & 4th), Yerba Buena Gardens Festival takes place from May – October and features world-renowned performances of music, dance, theater, poetry, and children’s programs- all FREE to the public.
The Marketing Coordinator works under supervision of the Communications Director and overall direction of the Executive/Artistic Director, as part of a small dynamic team. The Marketing Coordinator provides social media, marketing and communications support for Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, developing and sustaining an engaging online presence in order to increase attendance and visibility for all Festival events and programs.
Note: All events take place outdoors in Yerba Buena Gardens. We are a separate organization and not affiliated with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts/YBCA.
KEY ROLES
Social Media & Marketing
-Draft and coordinate social media posts and ads, including targeting, scheduling and copy
-Attend Festival events to capture photos and video as needed
-Create content for social media, adhering to festival brand and styling guides
-Provide support and write engaging copy for newsletters, website and other communications
-Work with Communications Director to reach annual marketing goals within set budget
-Coordinate cross-promo with community partners and other organizations
-Monitor accounts for messages. Read comments and respond appropriately, coordinating with the Communications Director and the Executive Director
-Coordinate with artists/artist management for social media promotion leading up to events.
-Update weekly marketing analytics and report for staff meetings
-Network with other non-profit arts marketers
-Monitor trends in social media/digital marketing and advertising
-Make sure that social media accounts comply with terms-of-use policies and FTC guidelines
-Outreach to targeted communities for specific programs
Other
-Assist with donor and office correspondence as needed
-Maintain and grow targeted outreach lists for specific program and community threads
-Assist in maintaining digital file organization, particularly photo and video archive
-Other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
-3 years of experience in similar position
-Experience working with social media management and content creation
-Experience with professional accounts on Meta, TikTok and other social media platforms
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Apple products
-Excellent command of English language, both written and spoken
-Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on a team
-Excellent standards of professionalism, reliable and punctual
-Must be available to work a flexible schedule
-Image creation and editing skills with Canva, Photoshop and/or other editing tools.
-Must use personal computer and smartphone for hybrid work
DESIRED QUALITIES
-Graphic design and layout skills
-A great eye for visuals
-Knowledge of diverse performing arts and communities
-Experience with non-profit organizations
-Work effectively under pressure in high-stress situations
-Enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly dynamic office environment
-Second language a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, ASL)
Compensation:
$35 – $37 hourly, commensurate with experience. Kaiser health, vision, dental insurance, PTO, commuter benefit plan. 403B with employer match after 12 months.
TO APPLY:
Email cover letter, resume, and work samples to [email protected] with the position name in the subject line.
No phone calls or drop-ins please. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.
Questions? Please contact us at: [email protected]
More info: https://ybgfestival.org/contact/get-involved/marketing-coordinator/
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applications from all.