Port Townsend Film Festival
Position: Marketing & Development Manager
Location: Flexible schedule, hybrid in-office and at home–approx 2-3 days in-office/week.
Status: Full-time salaried, non-exempt. Approximately 40 hours per week, M-F.
Compensation & Benefits: $57,500-$63,500, DOE; health insurance; paid vacation and sick leave
Proposed Start Date: March – May 2023
Instructions: Please send a brief cover letter and resume to [email protected]; position is open until filled. No phone calls, please.
Organization Overview
The mission of the Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF) is to spark community through film. Now in its 24th year, the nonprofit hosts year-round events to educate, entertain, and enliven our community. PTFF is well-positioned for success in 2023 and beyond as we run two in-person and virtual hybrid festivals, partner with schools and community groups, and support filmmakers worldwide. We seek a Marketing and Development Manager to be a capable core member of our small, productive team.
Job Responsibilities
The Marketing & Development Manager (MDM) is responsible for increasing the organization’s revenue and building a positive image for the Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF) regionally and nationally. This position requires someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and someone who is able to work independently with little supervision. The MDM is a skilled networker who invents creative means to connect patrons, donors, and sponsors to the mission of PTFF.
Position Goals
- Increase and diversify contributed revenue (ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, grants, etc)
- Increase program revenue and/or attendance
- Increase brand recognition
- In partnership with the Executive Director, the MDM will:
- Create and implement PTFF’s annual fundraising plan
- Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
- Secure financial and in-kind support from program sponsors
Core Responsibilities
Development & Fundraising (40%)
- Develop annual fundraising strategy for donors and sponsors to meet established financial goals
- Conduct research on prospective sponsors, corporate foundations, and individual donors
- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective sponsors, corporate foundations, and individual donors
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with all donors; maintain accurate donor files
- Manage all elements of sponsorship: acquisition, value proposition, proposal/contracts, tracking, fulfillment, and relationship-building
- Oversee organization and orchestration of fundraising events (annual gala, end-of-year fundraising drive)
- Research, write, apply for, and maintain fulfillment requirements for grant funding
Marketing (40%)
- Develop annual promotional strategy and advertising budget
- Create and/or oversee the creation of print, tv, radio, web, and social media advertising to promote and build awareness for festival programs, in collaboration with the Graphic Designer
- Create and/or oversee the creation of the organization’s public communication, including newsletters and press releases
Administrative/Organizational (20%)
- Create monthly reports for the Board and other reports as needed
- Conduct research to stay informed on best practices and trends for marketing and development
- Track and report on advertising and fundraising budgets; maintain organized records
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and in support of the organization
Duties may change as business needs dictate. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Higher education degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, philanthropy, or similar, or comparable work experience
- Proven track record of raising funds
- At least 2 years experience in a fundraising, community development, or marketing position
- Graphic/video arts and photography skills; web design skills a plus
- Experience developing social media campaigns across multiple social media platforms
- Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Computer and digital skills, particularly experience working with Bloomerang or CRM software
- A passion for film and community building
- Familiarity with the Port Townsend/Puget Sound community
- Masking while in large group settings is required for the protection of patrons and colleagues.
- Essential functions include the ability to frequently sit or stand for several hours; to move, traverse, and walk inside and outside of the office (ex: traverse outdoor downtown festival area)
Each career path is unique, and skill sets come in many different forms. Even if you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Schedule and Benefits
This position is full-time, salary, non-exempt, approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Occasional morning, evening, and weekend availability may be required, especially during Festival events.
Benefits include:
- Health insurance – – Employer pays set amount of employee premium, employee has choice of two plans
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Paid holidays – 14 days
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Provided equipment including desktop or laptop computer
- Professional development opportunities
- Positive work environment with a primarily self-managed schedule
- Opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week once trained
Port Townsend Film Festival Employment Opportunity Policy
PTFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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