Arts Marketing & Development Coordinator

Chicago Human Rhythm Project; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) is seeking a Marketing Communications and Development Coordinator to lead Marketing and Communication for CHRP’s programs and events, and to assist with fundraising, grant management, and donor relations. This role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and graphic design capabilities within a nonprofit arts administration context.

The Mayfair Arts Center project supports diverse dance programs, community engagement, and core education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience.
• 2–5 years experience in arts administration, fundraising, marketing and communications, and/or event planning.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Temperament and personality for a team-based, customer-service environment.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, website management, CRM management, and graphic design.
• Must be a well-organized and customer oriented self-starter

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a marketing strategy and external communications (Constant Contact).
• Create marketing materials including social media and digital graphics, brochures, program books, flyers, and event posters.
• Coordinate with external design and print partners on professionally printed materials and merchandise.
• Draft and send regular email communications while maintaining digital mailing lists.
• Develop and implement a social media strategy and schedule.
• Maintain company website (Wix).
• Coordinate with staff to ensure all departmental communications are consistent & accounted for.
• Oversee communications with donors and board.
• Maintain and coordinate donor management database (eTapestry); send thank you letters/emails and tax receipts.
• Oversee giving campaigns, including email and physical mailings.
• Support Founding Director with outreach to board members in identifying and cultivating potential new donors.
• Support the Founding Director and board members in scheduling internal and external meetings with CHRP board and donors.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Gala! JUBALEE, CHRP’s annual fundraiser, and all other fundraising and special events.

Job description

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) is seeking a Marketing Communications and Development Coordinator to lead Marketing and Communication for CHRP’s programs and events, and to assist with fundraising, grant management, and donor relations. This role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and graphic design capabilities within a nonprofit arts administration context.

The Mayfair Arts Center project supports diverse dance programs, community engagement, and core education