Communications

• Oversee the creation and distribution of publicly disseminated communications, including newsletters, press releases, exhibition and event collateral, and social media content, ensuring consistent, professional messaging and effectively executing communication strategy.

• Manage day-to-day press operations and correspondence; including generating and circulating press kits.

• Coordinate FOR-SITE’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) in collaboration with contracted digital strategist and content producer.

• Maintain and update the FOR-SITE website and digital platforms; liaise with Graphic Designer on web updates and the production of digital assets and print collateral.

Development and Fundraising Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the donor and prospect database (Neon One).

• Develop and oversee a mid-level giving program that will engage new supporters.

• Manage gift processing, donor acknowledgment, benefit fulfillment, and financial reporting. Record, deposit, and reconcile donations and grant awards.

• Working with the Development Consultant, prepare materials and copy for donor solicitations, as well as grant proposals, sponsorship decks, annual reports, and other organizational communications.

• Support donor research and communications, tracking the progress of proposals and outreach initiatives.

• Working closely with the ED, manage board engagement, including scheduling and coordinating regular meetings.

• Coordinate and support fundraising initiatives and events, including art fairs, cultivation events, and travel programs.

• Help to identify, pursue, and manage additional fundraising/revenue opportunities.

Hospitality and Development Events

• Provide administrative and on-site support for donor cultivation events, exhibition openings, and public programs.

• Assist the Development Consultant in planning and executing fundraising and hospitality events.

• Coordinate hospitality logistics, including guest lists, RSVPs, catering, and vendor communication.

• Help produce special events that advance FOR-SITE’s visibility and donor engagement.

• Represent FOR-SITE with professionalism and warmth in public and partner-facing interactions.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful experience in development and / or comms at an arts nonprofit.

• Educational background in one of the following fields: non-profit administration, arts administration, museum studies, public art, art history

• Highly organized with a superior attention to detail; a creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities

• Competency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Dropbox, database management, and the Adobe Suite. Experience with Neon One preferred.

• Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment

• Knowledge of the Bay Area arts community, including artists, arts patrons, and institutions, is a significant plus.

FOR-SITE strives to attract a diverse group of candidates for employment. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and are dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Work Conditions

FOR-SITE’s office is located at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture campus in San Francisco. This is an in-person, office-based, full-time position. It will also require occasional evening and weekend work.