MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Job Summary

Storyteller. Strategist. Fundraiser. Community Builder.

The Center for the Arts is at an exciting moment of growth, and we are seeking an energetic, creative,
strategic, and exceptionally strong writer to help expand the organization’s visibility, audience engagement,
and contributed revenue. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Development
Director will lead the organization’s marketing, communications, public relations, funding, and audience
growth efforts while supporting the long-term sustainability of the Center for the Arts.

The ideal candidate is a compelling storyteller who can effectively communicate the impact of the arts to
donors, funders, sponsors, community partners, patrons, and the public through grant proposals, marketing
campaigns, donor communications, and public-facing content.

The Marketing & Development Director serves as a key member of the leadership team and works
collaboratively with staff, board members, sponsors, donors, foundations, community partners, and
volunteers to advance the mission of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is a strategic communicator, relationship builder, and strong writer who is
passionate about the arts and community impact. This position is ideal for a professional with experience in
nonprofit marketing, communications, development, journalism, public relations, or grant writing who is
eager to play a leadership role in a growing arts organization.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing creative marketing initiatives with data-driven grant
development and will possess the ability to tell the Center for the Arts’ story in ways that inspire attendance,
engagement, philanthropy, and community support.

The Center for the Arts offers a flexible hybrid work environment that supports collaboration and organizational effectiveness, including eligibility for up to two remote workdays per week following successful onboarding. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work for performances, fundraising events, board and community meetings, and special events, as well as occasional local travel; the role also requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift or carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Arts
Administration, English, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two to five years of professional experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, grant
writing, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate organizational impact into
compelling grant applications, marketing campaigns, donor communications, and public relations materials.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively for multiple audiences including funders, sponsors,
donors, patrons, community leaders, and media outlets.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
simultaneously.
• Experience managing marketing campaigns and communications strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners,
and stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and proven ability to work effectively within a small team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, email marketing platforms, CRM databases, website content
management systems, and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising principles and ethical practices.
Preferred
• Demonstrated grant-writing success, including experience securing foundation, corporate, government, or
arts funding.
• Experience creating impact narratives and translating program outcomes into compelling funding requests
and reports.
• Experience in the arts and cultural sector.
• Experience supervising staff, contractors, interns, or volunteers.

Additional Information

Benefits

Benefits become effective on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.
The Center for the Arts offers a competitive benefits package including:
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy that allows employees to take paid time away from work as needed
while meeting job responsibilities and organizational needs.
• Hybrid work environment with up to two remote workdays per week following successful onboarding and
training.

• Professional development opportunities.
• Complimentary tickets and access to Center for the Arts programming.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Regina Ward, Executive Director, at View email address on us.fitly.work. Please include “Marketing & Development Director Application” in the subject line of your email.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Details

• Date Posted: July 2, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
• Service Area: Arts / Culture