Marketing Coordinator

SUMMARY: The Marketing Coordinator will support the marketing team in developing and implementing strategic and targeted campaigns to maintain and expand the Clay Center’s audience. This position will coordinate resources to create effective marketing campaigns that can be measured through attendance, memberships, subscriptions, public exposure, earned media, and visitor surveys.

SALARY RANGE: $32,000 - $35,000

REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist in the development of long-term and short-term marketing communication plans including strategies, goals, budgets, and tactics for the Clay Center’s events, programs, and performances.

• Liaison with various internal resources to create exciting, accurate, and timely promotion of the Clay Center’s offerings.

• Assist in collaborations with all external partners, including 84Agency, advertising firms, etc.

• Assist in the Clay Center’s local outreach and community engagement initiatives (Tourism Day at the Legislature, FestivALL, etc.)

• Implement social media strategies and tactics across all Clay Center channels.

• Monitor social media trends, new platforms, and the competitive landscape to make solid recommendations supported with thoughtful, clearly articulated justification and data.

• Support in the management of the Clay Center’s website content (text, images, videos, links) to ensure current and correct information.

• Support the development, execution, and reporting of media relations strategies, seeking placements in print, broadcast, and online media.

• Attend events to coordinate social media coverage and on-site promotion.

• Manage donation requests (passes, memberships, etc.) handling all correspondence, processing, and tracking.

• Become an active ambassador to increase Clay Center awareness among various audiences and the community.

If interested, please submit your resume and fill out the below application and email it to akidder@theclaycenter.org.

Development Associate

SUMMARY: At the Clay Center, we are dedicated to inspiring creativity, learning, and wonder through experiences in the arts and sciences for everyone in WV and the region, and we are excited to share how you can contribute to our team. The Development Associate role is a great entry point for anyone looking to make a real impact in our organization. In this position, you will work closely with our development team, supporting fundraising initiatives, entering and analyzing data, crafting donor communications, and helping with event planning. You will get to collaborate with different departments, gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, and develop skills that will help you grow in your career. We are looking for detail-oriented, proactive individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful work. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to enriching experiences in the arts and sciences, I encourage you to explore the job description and see how you can play a key role at the Clay Center!

SALARY RANGE: $32,000 - $35,000

REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly organized; excellent oral and written communications skills; broad applications of computer and software skills; strong interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, etc.) and comfortable learning new technology systems; experience with The Raiser’s Edge a definite plus.

• Three years of professional experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in computer programs and applications; 2 years experience in a position requiring daily use of a database is desirable.

If interested, please submit your resume and fill out the below application and email it to akidder@theclaycenter.org.