Employment - Rock to the Future

We're thrilled you're interested in working with Rock to the Future!

Rock to the Future is an inclusive workplace, committed to having a staff and board of directors whose diverse backgrounds reflect the communities we serve in Philadelphia. Candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Title: Marketing Coordinator

Commitment: 40 Hours/Week

Salary: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00

Job Reports to: Operations Manager

Rock to the Future is a nonprofit organization that equips Philadelphia youth with life skills to support current and lifelong wellbeing through free, student-driven music programs. We are hiring a full-time Marketing Coordinator to raise Rock to the Future’s visibility and public awareness through a variety of methods including social media, press, web presences, events, and other digital and traditional marketing. Help us tell our story and share our mission to external audiences! This Is a hybrid position, primarily remote with in-person events and site visitations required.

Essential Functions:

Work with program and fundraising teams to create, implement, and analyze marketing strategies, goals, and plans to support organization goals
Create and schedule content on social media platforms
Respond to social media messages, interactions, and engage with followers
Lead press outreach and media relationships including writing press releases, scheduling interviews, and identifying outlets
Promote events and programs on online platforms
Attend all student performances and represent Rock to the Future
Manage Google Adwords account and Wordpress website
Provide monthly updates at team meetings
Lead monthly team marketing meetings and other marketing planning meetings
Organize assets and collateral including photos and videos
Send newsletter and text message communications through various platforms
Support creation and coordination of marketing collateral
Explore paid, traded, and donated advertising, media, and promotion opportunities
Identify, attend, and coordinate staffing for events and tabling opportunities
Support key program and fundraising events throughout the year

Skills Required:

2 years prior experience in the field of marketing and/or communications
Proficiency with Canva , Stories, and Instagram Reels is required, with a demonstrated knowledge of these platforms and their respective trends, features, and user bases
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
Must reside in Philadelphia County
Good project management and time management skills are required
Strong willingness to learn new skills to support marketing and communication needs
Must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend events

To Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@rocktothefuture.org. We will follow up with qualified candidates to schedule an interview.

Substitute Instructors
We're always looking for substitute instructors to teach guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, ukulele, recording, help with homework, and other creative workshops.

To be considered for a substitute instructor position, please fill out this survey to be added to our list. No calls please!

Compensation

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Volunteering

Please also consider volunteering your time to help students with academics, music, and post-secondary help, and/or administrative and events support. Visit our volunteer page.