Marketing & Engagement Coordinator

About the Role

SIFF is seeking a Marketing & Engagement Coordinator to assist the Marketing and Communications Team. This is an entry-level marketing position focused on supporting SIFF Festivals, NFFTY, and year-round Cinema Programs. The role requires strong tracking, documentation, and administration skills to promote SIFF's mission.

Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager

Compensation: $55,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Support SIFF year-round cinema programming, festivals, education, fundraising, and SIFFsupports via digital marketing, social media marketing, public relations, graphic design, and creative marketing.
• Support outreach to external organizations and partners, establishing relationships and creating & distributing promotional deliverables.
• Support execution of venue activations.
• Support project management and deadline tracking of Marketing Department projects utilizing Google Suite, Trello, and Slack.
• Curate social media content, support email marketing, and generate website copy.
• Capture content for SIFF’s social channels onsite at Festivals, screenings, and special events.
• Assist with coordination of print and web projects, such as advertising, printed collateral materials, lobby displays, and digital graphics.
• Assist the Development team with benefit fulfillment for funders and sponsors, including logo placement, ticket or pass distribution, social media and eNews placement.
• Assist with website and email management.
• Work with the Programs Coordinator in film asset management and organization.
• Track and coordinate poster and material delivery among SIFF venues with studios and distributors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with Google Suite, Canva, and Trello (or similar project management systems).
• Google Analytics, Hootsuite, or previous experience with analytics and reporting (Desired).
• Film asset management (Desired).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excitement to collaborate across teams internally and externally.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting to groups.
• Experience developing and implementing new processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be detail and deadline-oriented, and take initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with all areas of the organization, and to provide exceptional service both internally and externally.
• Strong interest in film and entertainment programming and events.
• Up to 3 years of school, internship or prior professional experience working with a Marketing team.
• Bachelors or Associates degree or other combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Passion for, and knowledge of, film and cinema.

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid work role with a minimum of two (2) days in the office.
• Position will work onsite at specified theater(s) and offices.
• Employees are required to reside and complete work duties within Washington State.

Benefits

• Full-time FLSA overtime non-exempt position.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Access to SIFF programming and events.