Marketing & Storytelling Associate

Marketing & Storytelling Associate

Organization: Embodiment Project ()

Position Type: Part-Time Independent Contractor (15 hours/week)

Compensation: $25/hour, commensurate with experience

Start Date: November 1, 2025

Contract Period: Through June 30, 2026 (possibility of renewal)

Benefits include: flexible scheduling, professional development, ability to work from home, free dance classes, and a family-friendly work environment

Location & Availability

This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Marketing & Storytelling Associate must be available to attend Embodiment Project events at least once a month in San Francisco and Oakland to support documentation, interviews, and gathering content for marketing and storytelling. Work may otherwise be conducted remotely during Pacific Standard Time (PST) business hours.

How to Apply

Apply immediately by sending your CV or resume, optional cover letter, and three references to admin@embodimentproject.org. Please include both a phone number and email address for each reference. Use the subject line: [Your Full Name] – Marketing & Storytelling Associate. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Position Overview

The Marketing & Storytelling Associate is a key member of Embodiment Project’s small but dynamic team. This role ensures that all external communications, marketing strategies, and storytelling are clear, consistent, and aligned with the organization’s mission.

We are seeking someone with a deep connection and appreciation for the Bay Area dance community—someone who understands Black social dance/street dance culture, industry, and history, and who cares deeply about accurately and thoughtfully representing artists. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller eager to help document our work, amplify artists’ voices, and authentically share the impact of our programming across platforms.

Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and maintain comprehensive marketing calendars and timelines.
• Create compelling content for newsletters, social media, website, and press materials.
• Design and execute marketing campaigns highlighting performances, partnerships, and community programming.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, and videographers to produce promotional assets.
• Attend EP events monthly in SF/Oakland to document activities, conduct interviews, and gather creative content.
• Manage social media accounts, track engagement, and expand audience reach.
• Update and maintain EP’s website and press materials.
• Research and maintain PR/media contact lists.

Project & Time Management

• Organize communication workflows and ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee marketing projects from start to completion.
• Maintain internal systems (Monday.com, Google Calendar, shared drives).

Administrative & Operational Support

• Assist with event producing, logistics, travel coordination, and communications.
• Archive and manage marketing materials, photos, videos, and work samples.
• Liaise with partners and collaborators to promote events and initiatives.
• Support grant reporting with media highlights and marketing documentation.

Qualifications Required

• Proven experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent organizational, time, and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and newsletter software (e.g., Mailchimp).
• Experience maintaining websites (Squarespace preferred).
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Dropbox, Vimeo, WeTransfer, and Monday.com (or similar tools).
• Timely and accurate reporting of hours and invoicing.

Preferred

• Photography, videography, or content creation and editing experience.
• Background or familiarity with performing arts, dance, or community-based organizations.
• Deep understanding of the Bay Area dance ecosystem and its cultural significance.

Interpersonal & Cultural Skills

• Self-motivated and accountable, while thriving in collaborative settings.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusivity, and cultural awareness in storytelling and communications.
• Genuine care for representing artists and communities with authenticity and respect.

About Embodiment Project

The Embodiment Project (EP) envisions a world where dance is integral to social and cultural transformation. Our mission is to uplift the ancestral and revolutionary power of dance as an act of resistance, collective healing, and social change.

We fulfill this mission through:

• Performance for the concert stage, public spaces, and film
• Education for youth and adults in dance and cultural history
• Community partnerships with social service and movement organizations

EP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally diverse team reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and those with lived experiences connected to our mission. For more information, visit .

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Remote