Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Booking Manager and Production Manager, the Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator supports Ashkenaz’s marketing, communications, audience engagement, and promotional efforts across digital platforms, community outreach, ticketing systems, and live events.

Ashkenaz is a nonprofit community music and dance venue with a 50 year history presenting multicultural arts programming, live music, dance, workshops, festivals, and educational events. We are seeking someone who is excited about independent music culture, grassroots arts organizing, and community-centered work.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, creative, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced live event environment where priorities may shift quickly.

Ashkenaz encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in managing Ashkenaz’s social media presence across platforms
• Create and schedule engaging promotional content including graphics, reels, stories, videos, and event highlights
• Capture photo/video content during events as needed for future marketing use
• Collaborate with staff on creative marketing strategies for concerts, workshops, festivals, and community programs
• Help maintain a consistent and recognizable organizational voice and brand identity

• Build and distribute email campaigns, newsletters, and event announcements
• Assist with audience list management and database organization
• Help track email performance and audience engagement metrics
• Support ongoing audience growth and community engagement efforts

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date event information on Ashkenaz’s website and ticketing platforms
• Assist with artist information and promotional updates
• Ensure event listings are visually appealing, informative, and accurate

• Assist with grassroots promotional efforts, including community outreach, partnerships, and local event calendar submissions
• Help strengthen audience engagement across Ashkenaz’s diverse cultural and artistic communities
• Coordinate flyer distribution and assist with volunteer outreach efforts as needed
• Represent Ashkenaz professionally and warmly in community interactions

• Respond to basic marketing-related inquiries via email and phone
• Assist with promotional mailings and distribution efforts
• Support internal communication and coordination between departments
• Maintain organized digital files and marketing records

• Assist with marketing support for special events, festivals, and fundraising campaigns
• Help compile basic analytics and reports on marketing performance and audience engagement
• Coordinate promotional materials and branded merchandise inventory
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned



• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, events, or related fields preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating graphics and short-form digital content
• Familiarity with Canva and social media scheduling tools
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve independently, and adapt to changing priorities
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced nonprofit environment
• Interest in multicultural arts programming, community engagement, and independent live music culture strongly preferred
• Photography, videography, copywriting, or live event marketing experience is a plus
• Familiarity with platforms such as Squarespace, Constant Contact, Eventbrite, VenuePilot, or Meta Business Suite is a plus

• Part-Time (approximately 15-25 hours per week, depending on organizational needs and candidate availability)
• Flexible scheduling with some hybrid remote work possible
• Some evening and weekend availability is helpful, particularly during festivals, special events, and fundraising campaigns
• Based in Berkeley, CA
• Compensation dependent on experience

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and artistic communities.