Marketing & Development Assistant

Contemporary American Theater Festival

Marketing and development assistant supporting CATF’s new American theater festival. Managing donor records, social media, communications, ticketing, and fundraising operations.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeShepherdstown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $37,000 - $42,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple projects, alongside proficiency in communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Capable of supporting marketing and development efforts through effective content creation, social media management, and administrative support.

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Administrative SupportSocial Media ManagementContent CreationDatabase/CRM ExperienceProficiency in Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Content EditingExpense TrackingRevenue ReportingVideo EditingDonor Acknowledgement Processing

Soft Skills

Excellent Attention to DetailStrong Interpersonal SkillsSuperior Written CommunicationSelf-StarterAbility to Handle Confidential Information

Tools & Technologies

CanvaGoogle SuiteMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

FundraisingMarketingTheaterPatron ManagementEvent Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to Development and Marketing Departments throughout the year
Process all contributions and donor acknowledgement letters
Conduct and oversee social media activities for the theater
Assist with content capture and editing
Support copywriting and organization of development and marketing communication materials
Maintain accurate donor and patron records
Maintain solicitation and communication calendars
Coordinate photography, video capture, and press interviews with the Photographer and Publicist
Assist with patron ticket booking and tracking special event attendance
Assist with prospect research, DonorSearch screening projects, and maintaining prospect files
Assist with expense tracking, revenue reporting, and analysis
Attend and assist at Board meetings and with Board communication
Attend and assist at special events and cultivation events
Support box office and front of house teams during the summer festival

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who researches questions, tracks down answers, and comes prepared with recommendations
Two or more years' administrative experience
Marketing and/or fundraising experience is a plus, but not required
Experience editing video is a plus, but not required
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
Strong computer skills
Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
Database/CRM experience is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge and experience in social media management
Passion for the arts' and theater's role in the community
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Submit a cover letter and resume online through CATF’s website
Must be able to work onsite at least once a week August-May and full-time in June and July

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
100% employer-paid dental insurance
100% employer-paid vision insurance
Simple IRA retirement plan with company match
Generous PTO policy
10 paid company holidays per year