Presidio Theatre
About the Presidio Theatre The Presidio Theatre reopened in September 2019 in San Francisco’s Presidio National Historic Landmark District. The theatre was rehabilitated into a high‑quality and affordable multipurpose space for live theater, cinema, dance, music, lectures, educational programming, and special events. The mission is to ensure that the magic of live performance is accessible to the entire community by creating a professionally run venue that reflects the Bay Area’s diversity and supports artists to grow and flourish.
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. The theatre aims to present and be a mainstay for national and international touring artists of the highest caliber and to provide a permanent home where artists and audiences can find belonging and authentic connection. About the position and you The Director of Communications oversees all marketing, branding and PR for the theatre. They are a vital member of the Presidio Theatre senior leadership team, overseeing resource development and serving as an organizational leader with shared responsibility for the Theatre’s success in all functional areas. In partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Director of Communications will broaden and build a strong membership base, sell tickets to shows and events, support fundraising efforts and oversee and maintain the theatre’s online image. They must be capable of creating, managing, and executing the marketing strategy for the organization to include national and local media exposure and to curate relationships within the community. To thrive in this role, you must be an experienced and entrepreneurial professional with the following strengths: Lead and oversee all marketing and PR efforts from creative to branding to managing the overall marketing and face of the organization. Develop marketing plans to drive sales and build brand awareness. Develop PR plans and relationships with local and national media for media placement and exposure to sell tickets and raise the theatre’s profile. Budget management: allocate resources to achieve marketing and PR goals, monitor expenditures, and ensure campaigns are cost-efficient. Brand management: develop and manage the company’s brand identity with consistent messaging across all channels, with branding being particularly important in the start-up phase. Market research and analysis: research and analyze trends related to the organization’s products and campaigns. Campaign approval: approve marketing campaigns and collaborate with the Development team on campaigns and donor relations. Align marketing/PR with fundraising initiatives to maximize donor engagement, sponsorship visibility, and ticket sales. Strong copywriting skills for website, newsletters, and other communications. Return on investment: measure the ROI of advertising methods through ticket sales and other marketing analysis. Adjust plans as needed when the market changes to keep the organization growing and competitive. Team leadership: encourage and train teams to effectively communicate about the theatre, its mission, and upcoming shows and events. Qualifications Marketing and PR experience with a comparable arts and culture non‑profit (seven to ten years preferred); management and mentorship experience (seven to ten years preferred). Entrepreneurial expertise with a start-up and ambition to build a Marketing and PR program and strategy from the ground up as well as scaling effective efforts. Strong leadership skills and a dedicated team player with a commitment to the highest level of client service and collaboration; ability to engage an active Board of Directors in fundraising and governance. Public speaking and storytelling expertise; able to easily and articulately represent the theatre to funders, community stakeholders, and the public. Outstanding relationship-building, collaboration, and communications skills. Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Presidio Theatre values diversity in all forms and is committed to the principles of racial equity, diversity and inclusion. These values guide our search and hiring processes, promotions, and professional development. Presidio Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
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Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. The theatre aims to present and be a mainstay for national and international touring artists of the highest caliber and to provide a permanent home where artists and audiences can find belonging and authentic connection. About the position and you The Director of Communications oversees all marketing, branding and PR for the theatre. They are a vital member of the Presidio Theatre senior leadership team, overseeing resource development and serving as an organizational leader with shared responsibility for the Theatre’s success in all functional areas. In partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Director of Communications will broaden and build a strong membership base, sell tickets to shows and events, support fundraising efforts and oversee and maintain the theatre’s online image. They must be capable of creating, managing, and executing the marketing strategy for the organization to include national and local media exposure and to curate relationships within the community. To thrive in this role, you must be an experienced and entrepreneurial professional with the following strengths: Lead and oversee all marketing and PR efforts from creative to branding to managing the overall marketing and face of the organization. Develop marketing plans to drive sales and build brand awareness. Develop PR plans and relationships with local and national media for media placement and exposure to sell tickets and raise the theatre’s profile. Budget management: allocate resources to achieve marketing and PR goals, monitor expenditures, and ensure campaigns are cost-efficient. Brand management: develop and manage the company’s brand identity with consistent messaging across all channels, with branding being particularly important in the start-up phase. Market research and analysis: research and analyze trends related to the organization’s products and campaigns. Campaign approval: approve marketing campaigns and collaborate with the Development team on campaigns and donor relations. Align marketing/PR with fundraising initiatives to maximize donor engagement, sponsorship visibility, and ticket sales. Strong copywriting skills for website, newsletters, and other communications. Return on investment: measure the ROI of advertising methods through ticket sales and other marketing analysis. Adjust plans as needed when the market changes to keep the organization growing and competitive. Team leadership: encourage and train teams to effectively communicate about the theatre, its mission, and upcoming shows and events. Qualifications Marketing and PR experience with a comparable arts and culture non‑profit (seven to ten years preferred); management and mentorship experience (seven to ten years preferred). Entrepreneurial expertise with a start-up and ambition to build a Marketing and PR program and strategy from the ground up as well as scaling effective efforts. Strong leadership skills and a dedicated team player with a commitment to the highest level of client service and collaboration; ability to engage an active Board of Directors in fundraising and governance. Public speaking and storytelling expertise; able to easily and articulately represent the theatre to funders, community stakeholders, and the public. Outstanding relationship-building, collaboration, and communications skills. Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Presidio Theatre values diversity in all forms and is committed to the principles of racial equity, diversity and inclusion. These values guide our search and hiring processes, promotions, and professional development. Presidio Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
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