The BorderLight Festival seeks a part-time Engagement & Advancement Manager. The position covers the overlapping areas of marketing communications, engagement, and development work. This staff member will work closely with the two co-directors of the festival, as well as with sub-contractors, vendors and seasonal staff according to the festival cycle.

• Marketing: primary staff contact supervising marketing, website, and social media subcontractors for the festival. During the off-season, will serve as the communications/marketing lead for the organization, including press/media relations, content creation and brand promotion.
• Engagement: work with the BorderLight team to identify and develop new audiences for the festival, while actively supporting and reporting on the organization’s audience development and community engagement goals as we aim to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive festival.
• Advancement: assist with sponsorships, donor/patron database management, development communications, sponsor/donor recognition, benefits tracking, and board engagement efforts.

Terms: Part-time position from October 1, 2021, with longer hours and pro-rated pay during biennial festival season. Must be flexible with variable hours and available for occasional evening and weekend work. Job is often remote. Part time base pay is $19,000 per year, averaging approximately 80 hours/month.

See full details here: https://www.borderlightcle.org/work-with-us/

To apply: Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter and resume via email to: info@borderlightcle.org (Attn: HR) No phone calls please. Suitable candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 10, 2021.  Individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.