Marketing Communications and Development Coordinator

Company Status:

Nonprofit Organization – Performing Arts/Arts Education

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) is the nation’s largest and only year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts. We are 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 and board relations. This role is great for a motivated individual with great communication and organizational skills, and a knack for graphic design who is looking to advance a career in Arts Administration.

A project of Chicago Human Rhythm Project, the Mayfair Arts Center (MAC) is a collaborative effort to foster community growth through rhythmic expression. We aim to offer diverse, high-quality dance and movement classes to the general public while centralizing the education programs, rehearsal space and informal performances of several core groups, as well as supporting additional emerging companies and independent artists.

Find out more about the MAC and our core programs at https://www.chicagotap.org/ .

Marketing and Communications – 45%

• Develop and implement a marketing strategy and external communications to amplify Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s programs and education initiatives. (Constant Contact)
• Create marketing materials including social media and digital graphics, brochures, program books, flyers, and event posters.
• Communicate with external design and print partners on professionally printed materials and merchandise.
• Draft and send regular email communications while maintaining digital mailing lists.
• Work with Social Media and Communications Assistant to 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.

Development and Fundraising – 45%

• 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 and calls with the members of CHRP’s board and donors.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Gala! JUBALEE, CHRP’s annual fundraiser, as well as all other fundraising and special events.

Other duties as assigned – 10%

• 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 appropriate 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