The Corporate Partnership Manager is responsible for overseeing the Museum’s corporate fundraising program. This position manages the corporate membership program, secures corporate support for OMCA’s groundbreaking exhibitions, education, and public programs, and secures corporate sponsorship for select OMCA fundraising events. This position will manage the portfolio of 30 active corporate relationships and have many opportunities to grow the corporate philanthropy program at OMCA.
SF Bay Area
Call for Entry- 14th Annual 50|50 Show
Call for Entries – 14th Annual 50|50 Show
Create 50 works of art in 50 days! A challenge to expand your artistic practice.
Sanchez Art Center (SAC) seeks California artists (18 and older) for its 14th annual 50|50 Show, which takes place September 9 – October 9, 2022. To apply, determine your theme and shape it in 10 words or less. Submit your theme plus up to 15 artwork images in your selected medium(s), via CaFÉ™ (https://www.callforentry.org/). Accepted artists will create 50 small works (6” x 6”) over the course of 50 days. Creation of works by participating artists will begin Monday, June 27 and end Monday, Aug 15, 2022.
JUROR: Serving as juror is Julie McCray of SHOH Gallery in Berkeley.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Entries must be submitted online by 10:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time. The entry fee is $25. For complete information and to enter: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=10222
Marketing and Communications Director
ABOUT AURORA THEATRE COMPANY:
As the storyteller for our community, Aurora Theatre Company inspires new audiences and longtime theatre lovers alike with the visceral power of live theatre. Our venues, the most intimate professional stages in the Bay Area, highlight great acting, nuanced language, and an immediacy that makes for exhilarating theatre. By telling profoundly relevant stories, we’re building a new culture of theatre-going in the Bay Area and contributing to a revitalization of theatre nationwide, challenging all of us to think deeper, laugh louder, and engage more purposefully and profoundly with our neighbors and our world.
At Aurora, we believe that theatre belongs to everyone. We ask that our staff, our artists, and our audience work together to make all people feel welcome here. Our values include championing racial justice, better embodying anti-racist practices, and confronting and dismantling oppression.
Aurora Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, country of origin, political belief, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any basis protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC, non-binary and transgender candidates are encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
The Marketing and Communications Director develops and implements marketing plans to articulate Aurora’s compelling vision, reach new audiences, and maximize attendance, visibility, and income from productions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work with leadership, staff, and board of directors to clarify and articulate Aurora’s current and aspirational identity
- Develop strategies to reach audiences reflective of the diversity of the Bay Area
- Use data, current trends in marketing, communications, and the arts to develop annual marketing plans
- Provide leadership for marketing staff (currently .5 FTE Marketing Associate and .25 Graphic Designer)
- Grow and maintain relationships with press outlets; able to pitch features, solicit interviews, and secure press for performance reviews
- Work with the Artistic staff to write and distribute press releases
- Help to lead a rebranding process
- Oversee digital, print, and broadcast advertising and track their success
- Oversee creation of social media campaigns
- Supervise website content
- Work with Managing Director to develop and implement ticket pricing strategies
- Attend relevant internal and external events, including Aurora productions
- Work closely with box office staff on effective communications with the audience
- Update, communicate, and maintain Aurora’s Style Guide
- Maintain organization of Aurora’s photo library
- Work with Managing Director to develop and track Aurora’s budget for marketing and communications
- Provide collateral for Development Department
- Perform all duties in accordance with Aurora Policies and Procedures and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
- At least five years marketing and communications experience with demonstrated effectiveness
- Demonstrated leadership in strategy development in marketing and communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Track record of supporting an organization in reaching new audiences
- Experience building collaborative relationships with people across diverse backgrounds and personalities
- Demonstrated experience advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Performance spaces, most offices, and restrooms are accessible to wheelchair users
- Moderate noise level in building
- Offices are shared with others
- Typing, talking, looking at a computer screen, ability to lift 25 lbs
- Some external meetings may not be wheelchair accessible
- Work can be a combination of remote and in-person (or 100% in person if you prefer)
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@auroratheatre.org.
Multiple Summer Seasonal Positions
Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival and Institute has multiple summer seasonal staff openings. Typical positions range from four to five weeks in duration from mid-July to early August.
Founded in 2003 by Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han, Music@Menlo brings many of the world’s leading classical musicians to the Bay Area each summer for a three-week festival, with public concerts, lectures, and a major training institute for emerging and pre- professional musicians. In addition to the festival and institute activities concentrated in the summer, Music@Menlo also offers a series of year-round events and activities. All of the festival’s programming provides an array of opportunities for audiences to connect with classical music in a learning-rich environment.
Open positions include Catering and Artist Hospitality Manager, House Manager, Production Stage Manager, and Resident Advisor.
For complete positions and job descriptions, please visit www.musicatmenlo.org/about/jobs
Director of Development
About Aurora Theatre Company:
As the storyteller for our community, Aurora Theatre Company inspires new audiences and longtime theatre lovers alike with the visceral power of live theatre. Our venues, the most intimate professional stages in the Bay Area, highlight great acting, nuanced language, and an immediacy that makes for exhilarating theatre. By telling profoundly relevant stories, we’re building a new culture of theatre-going in the Bay Area and contributing to a revitalization of theatre nationwide, challenging all of us to think deeper, laugh louder, and engage more purposefully and profoundly with our neighbors and our world.
At Aurora, we believe that theatre belongs to everyone. We ask that our staff, artists, and audience work together to make all people feel welcome here. Our values include championing racial justice, better embodying anti-racist practices, and confronting and dismantling oppression.
Aurora Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, country of origin, political belief, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any basis protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC, non-binary, and transgender candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary and Purpose:
The Director of Development will take the lead in building a culture of philanthropy at Aurora. They will lead and inspire staff and board members to achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals and implement growth strategies to advance the Theatre’s work.
Leadership – 60%
- Work with staff and board members to build a culture of philanthropy at Aurora.
Actively participate in and support institutional decision-making and long-range strategic planning as a member of Aurora’s senior team. - Lead the planning and implementation of Aurora’s overall development program, developing annual and long-range strategies that align with strategic objectives and support growth and sustainability across all funding areas.
- Work in close collaboration with the Managing Director and Board to support, guide, and encourage their active participation in fundraising.
- Work closely with Marketing Director to coordinate messaging, collateral materials, and overall strategy for outreach and engagement with new and existing donors.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors’ Gala, Planned Giving, and Stewardship Committees and work closely with the Committee Chairs and members to mobilize volunteers and achieve development goals.
- Attend and take minutes for bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings.
- Hire, supervise, mentor, and motivate development staff as required.
- Oversee management of the donor database; oversee selection and transition to a new system.
- Regularly share information and reports with the Board of Directors, Managing Director, and other staff.
- Actively contribute to Aurora’s efforts at Confronting and Dismantling Oppression.
Fundraising/Operational – 40%
- Optimize a robust major gifts pipeline, implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies for gifts of $1,000 and above.
- Oversee the creation, planning, and implementation of donor events
- Create, or oversee the creation of, all collateral materials for development campaigns and events.
- Build relationships with regional and national foundation partners, and identify new projects and partners in collaboration with the senior leadership team.
- Develop new strategies to increase support from corporations and community partners.
- Steward key donors and create new opportunities for donor engagement.
- Develop (or oversee development and implementation of) annual year-end appeal and other campaigns designed to support donor renewal and new acquisition.
- Oversee internal systems for prospect generation and management.
- Oversee and actively participate in planning for major special events.
- Perform all duties in accordance with Aurora Policies and Procedures and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Performance spaces, most offices, and restrooms are accessible to wheelchair users
- Moderate noise level in building
- Offices are shared with others
- Sitting, typing, lifting, looking at a computer screen, driving, and telephone calls occur in the course of operations
- Meetings sometimes occur in spaces outside the Theatre
- The position is currently mostly remote, with occasional in-person evening and weekend attendance at performances and other events.
Knowledge, Skill, and Experience:
- Three years of senior development experience
- Experience working with major donors, individual giving, grant writing, and other key fundraising areas
- Excellent persuasive writing and editing abilities
- Positive, entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and function well in a shared workspace
- Ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and manage others
- Ability to understand and communicate complex business and fundraising strategies
- Experience building collaborative relationships with people across diverse backgrounds and personalities
- Ability to work independently and as part of the leadership team
- Demonstrated experience advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@auroratheatre.org.
Announcing the 2022 Film Grants from the Berkeley FILM Foundation
The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is offering a new round of film grants for its 2022 cycle, opening April 4. BFF supports narrative and documentary works in production, post-production and distribution stages. Grants between $5,000 – $25,000 are awarded to professional and student filmmakers who live or work in the East Bay for films with a strong focus on social or environmental justice. The BFF grant program accepts applicants who live or work in the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville, El Cerrito, Albany, Richmond, and Oakland. Deadline to apply is May 9.
The Berkeley FILM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant and educational program for independent filmmakers founded by the City of Berkeley, Wareham Development, and the Saul Zaentz Company with a mission to nurture, sustain and preserve the thriving local film community while attracting the next generation of filmmakers. Since 2009, the Berkeley FILM Foundation has awarded 233 grants totaling $2.08 million to films in the production, post-production and distribution stages.
The 2022 grant cycle will open April 4 and close on May 9, 2022. To see if you are eligible and review application instructions, please review our guidelines at the link below. Students are strongly encouraged to apply.
