Marketing Associate
Marketing Associate – Job Description
Location: Grass Valley, CA
Schedule: Hourly administrative 30-40 hours/week (final schedule determined during hiring process), includes
occasional evenings/weekends
Compensation: $25-28/hour depending on experience
Classification: Hourly, non-exempt
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Position Summary
The Marketing Associate supports the execution of The Center’s marketing and communications strategy across performances, education programs, community initiatives, and fundraising campaigns. Working under the direction of the Marketing Manager, this role produces and manages content, coordinates campaign logistics, and supports the digital tools and workflows that enable effective outreach and audience engagement.
The role focuses on execution, coordination, and reporting support, while the Marketing Manager provides strategic direction, campaign planning, and higher-level analysis. This position helps ensure marketing campaigns are executed accurately and consistently across platforms, supporting both earned- and contributed-revenue initiatives in coordination with Development and Membership staff.
The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and detail-conscious, with an interest in digital tools, campaign workflows, and mission-driven communications. The ideal candidate combines strong executional skills with a genuine enthusiasm for live music and the performing arts. This role is well suited to someone who feels invested in The Center’s mission an programming and enjoys collaborating with colleagues to help audiences discover, connect with, and engage in performances, education programs, and community initiatives.
The core responsibilities of this role are designed to fit within a 30-hour workweek, with the option to expand scope and hours for a strong candidate interested in full-time work.
Please submit resumes to HR@thecenterforthearts.org
Founded in 2001, The Center for the Arts is a cultural and educational organization located in Northern California that promotes and presents literary, visual, and performing arts for the enrichment of our community. For the past 20 years, we have been the cultural hub of Nevada County. The Center’s productions have been viewed by a combined audience of more than 350,000 people. The Center also produces a four day global music festival, California WorldFest, every July which has 5,000 daily attendees. The Center has a long history of presenting world class talent, drawing diverse audiences, and providing a rich and inspiring arts scene in our premier venue.
In 2018, The Center broke ground on a $6 million capital campaign to make critical improvements to its theater and to increase its seating capacity. The Center now boasts an unrivaled, state-of-the-art, Meyer sound system as well as 492 luxury seats.
Director of Finance & Administration (DFA)
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) is a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for the financial health, administrative infrastructure, employee relations, and human resources compliance of The Center for the Arts. This position ensures strong financial stewardship, robust administrative systems, and consistent, compliant HR practices that support the organization’s long-term sustainability.
This role requires strong leadership judgment, cross-departmental collaboration, and the ability to guide organizational change in a small, mission-driven nonprofit environment.
The DFA directly supervises the Finance & Administration Associate and oversees specialized contractors in
HR, finance, IT, and audit. The DFA provides strategic insight, organizational leadership, and systems-level
oversight across finance, HR, IT administration, and organizational policies. READ MORE
To Apply: Review the full job description linked below, then email cover letter and resume to hr@thecenterforthearts.org
Since 2000, The Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, has been a cultural cornerstone of
Nevada County. Presenting more than 100 events each year – including music, theater, dance, comedy, literary,
and visual arts – The Center operates from a newly renovated, state-of-the-art venue in downtown Grass Valley.
The facility includes the Main Stage, which accommodates up to 507 seated or 750 standing guests.
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Marketing Associate
Location: Grass Valley, CA
Schedule: Hourly administrative 30-40 hours/week (final schedule determined during hiring process), includes occasional evenings/weekends
Compensation: $25-28/hour depending on experience
Classification: Hourly, non-exempt
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Position Summary
The Marketing Associate supports the execution of The Center’s marketing and communications strategy across performances, education programs, community initiatives, and fundraising campaigns. Working under the direction of the Marketing Manager, this role produces and manages content, coordinates campaign logistics, and supports the digital tools and workflows that enable effective outreach and audience engagement.
The role focuses on execution, coordination, and reporting support, while the Marketing Manager provides strategic direction, campaign planning, and higher-level analysis. This position helps ensure marketing campaigns are executed accurately and consistently across platforms, supporting both earned- and contributed-revenue initiatives in coordination with Development and Membership staff.
The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and detail-conscious, with an interest in digital tools, campaign workflows, and mission-driven communications. The ideal candidate combines strong executional skills with a genuine enthusiasm for live music and the performing arts. This role is well suited to someone who feels invested in The Center’s mission an programming and enjoys collaborating with colleagues to help audiences discover, connect with, and engage in performances, education programs, and community initiatives.
The core responsibilities of this role are designed to fit within a 30-hour workweek, with the option to expand scope and hours for a strong candidate interested in full-time work.
Please submit resumes to HR@thecenterforthearts.org
Director of Finance & Administration (DFA)
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) is a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for the financial health, administrative infrastructure, employee relations, and human resources compliance of The Center for the Arts. This position ensures strong financial stewardship, robust administrative systems, and consistent, compliant HR practices that support the organization’s long-term sustainability.
This role requires strong leadership judgment, cross-departmental collaboration, and the ability to guide organizational change in a small, mission-driven nonprofit environment.
The DFA directly supervises the Finance & Administration Associate and oversees specialized contractors in
HR, finance, IT, and audit. The DFA provides strategic insight, organizational leadership, and systems-level
oversight across finance, HR, IT administration, and organizational policies. READ MORE
To Apply: Review the full job description linked below, then email cover letter and resume to hr@thecenterforthearts.org
Since 2000, The Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, has grown into a leading presenter of music, dance, theater, comedy, literary and visual art, and family programming, offering more than 150 events per year from its location in downtown Grass Valley. The Center recently completed a major renovation of its facilities, making it a premier performing arts destination. The venue includes the Main Stage, which accommodates up to 507 seated patrons and up to 750 patrons for dance shows, an art gallery, three dance studios, and a 85-seat black box theater.