GRAPHIC DESIGN & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Part-Time or Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW
San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre are seeking a creative, organized, and socially savvy Graphic Design & Social Media Coordinator to join our growing marketing team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of our social media presence across all platforms, the design of accompanying digital and print graphics, and the capture of photo and video content at productions and events. The ideal candidate has a strong design eye, a natural instinct for social storytelling, and a genuine love of live theatre and the arts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media Management
- Manage and maintain daily social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and other platforms
- Develop and execute a content calendar in collaboration with the Director of Marketing & Sales
- Write captions, schedule posts, and engage with followers and community partners
- Monitor analytics and report on performance regularly
- Stay current on platform trends and identify opportunities for creative content
Graphic Design
- Design digital and print graphics for productions, events, education programs, and organizational announcements
- Create assets for social media, email headers, digital ads, signage, and playbill materials
- Maintain consistency with brand standards across all visual content
- Work within Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; familiarity with both required
Photography & Video
- Attend select productions, rehearsals, and events to capture photo and video content
- Edit and prepare assets for use across social media and marketing channels
- Build and maintain an organized library of visual assets
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Sales to align content with campaign priorities and production schedules
- Coordinate with education, development, and front of house teams to capture and promote programming across the organization
- Some evening and weekend availability required for productions and events
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 to 3 years of experience in graphic design, social media management, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
- Strong photography skills; basic video editing experience preferred
- Excellent written communication skills and an ear for brand voice
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Passion for the performing arts and the ability to authentically represent the organization across all platforms
- Portfolio of design and/or social media work required
- Preferred (not required) experience in website design, development, or content management, including familiarity with platforms such as WordPress, Squarespace, or similar CMS tools
OUR MISSION
San Pedro Playhouse produces excellent, relevant, and transformative theater that unites diverse communities through dynamic performances and arts education programming.
OUR VISION
San Pedro Playhouse serves as the artistic hub of San Antonio that fosters a thriving arts community, contributing to the region's vibrancy and creativity.
OUR CORE VALUES
At San Pedro Playhouse, our core values serve as the compass guiding every aspect of our work, from artistic endeavors to community engagement. These values—artistry, integrity, bravery, joy, and kindness—are not just words on a page; they are the driving force behind everything we do. Together, they form the foundation of our commitment to enriching lives through the transformative power of theater.
CULTURAL COMMITMENT
As a theater company and nonprofit organization, San Pedro Playhouse puts Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) at the forefront of its operations, decisions, and practices. We are working towards this by actively addressing everything from internal policies to evaluating our programming - on stage and off, in our effort to meet these goals. We expect our staff to be on board with this approach by providing ongoing conversations and workshops, welcoming direct and open conversation, and holding ourselves accountable through our community. We are committed to providing the resources to our staff and creative teams as we continue our efforts to learn and grow in these areas. We are a caregiver and parent-friendly workplace. San Pedro Playhouse is an equal-opportunity employer.
San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre are open to considering both part-time employee and freelance contractor candidates for this role. Responsibilities, workflow expectations, scheduling, and scope of work may be adjusted depending on the selected classification and candidate experience.
