Education Marketing Coordinator
The SFJAZZ Education Marketing Coordinator aims to develop strategies that reinforce our mission-driven work, and provides strong project management for all education-related marketing needs. Primary responsibilities include branding, messaging and asset-supervision of education and outreach-related projects, project management of department print and digital marketing needs, support for the organization’s community partnerships and ticket outreach efforts, and strategizing on ways to strengthen the integration of the education mission across the entire organization. The position serves as an essential advocate within our organization, supporting the efforts of the education programs at the SFJAZZ Center as well as in schools and organizations throughout the Bay Area.
The ideal candidate will come from a communications, education and/or performing arts marketing background, have strong project management and digital/social media marketing skills, familiarity with the arts education landscape, expertise in community engagement and ticket outreach programs, and have command of education outreach and engagement strategies. This position serves as an anchor between SFJAZZ’ Education and Marketing departments, and should be well-versed in non-profit marketing and social media campaigns.
ABOUT SFJAZZ
SFJAZZ is one of the world’s most popular and important presenters of jazz. The SFJAZZ Center is a beautiful and perfect stage for jazz artists and the community to celebrate the living American art form of jazz. The $64 million dollar Center launched in 2013 and the 33-year-old non-profit organization now crafts distinguished programming and education services from the heart of the San Francisco arts district.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure integration of SFJAZZ Education programming message within the organization
- Principal liaison between SFJAZZ Education and Marketing departments
- Development of branding and marketing strategies for all education outreach efforts
- Project management of Education Department’s digital and print media needs and assets
- Develop strategies to strengthen the visibility of SFJAZZ’s educational initiatives
- Support of ticket outreach programs
- Cross-department interface to ensure effective implementation of outreach efforts
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Poise and diplomacy in dealing with various types of clients
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Experience with digital marketing and email campaigns
- Strong social media and project-oriented skills
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro or other database, Power Point, Tessitura a plus, Google Docs, Macintosh preferred)
- College degree and viable work experience in a similar role (BA or equivalent)
- Ability to work well with people of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds and ethnicities
Desired Qualifications:
- Bilingual preferred: English and Spanish or Mandarin
- Experience with social media management
- Communications and marketing background
- Performing arts organization experience
- Education outreach, media relations and advertising
SALARY
Salary is commensurate with experience.
This is a full time benefits eligible job. SFJAZZ offers several medical, dental and vision plans as well as Life insurance and a generous 401K matching plan after 90 days. We also offer several perks such as:
- comp tickets to shows
- up to 50% off merchandise in our box office
- discount on membership and tickets for family and friends
- all staff meetings and almost monthly all staff gatherings
- an onsite wellness program offering yoga and massage
- up to 20% discount off many local shops in Hayes Valley
- and more
SFJAZZ MISSION
Founded in 1983, SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the Caribbean Basin and African American community to its diverse present-day expressions around the world. As a nonprofit organization, SFJAZZ works to develop the audience for jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. SFJAZZ celebrates jazz as a living art form, built on a constantly evolving tradition.
TO APPLY
Please send your resume in .doc or .pdf format, cover letter to jobs@sfjazz.org with “Education Marketing Coordinator” in the Subject line. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
SFJAZZ is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to a diverse and harmonious workplace.