Part-Time Communications & Events Coordinator

Forklift Danceworks is a non-profit organization that activates communities through a
collaborative creative process. We challenge traditional notions of dance by redefining what it is, where it happens, and who performs it.

Forklift Danceworks seeks a highly organized Communications & Events Coordinator to support our small but mighty Development & Communications team. This part-time role will focus primarily on content creation and digital communications, while also assisting with planning and executing our annual fundraiser, Lift a Fork. The ideal candidate is a savvy communicator, visual storyteller, and team player with a passion for arts-based community work.
Responsibilities and Duties
Communications (70%)
Manage Forklift’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), including content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics.
Design and send bi-monthly e-newsletters and event invitations using Mailchimp.
Maintain and update website content, including performance pages, blog posts, and news items.
Organize and manage photo and video archives, coordinate with photographers and
videographers as needed.
Create simple graphics and marketing materials (flyers, signage, social posts) in Canva.
Draft or edit press releases, performance announcements, and blog posts
Ensure all communications are consistent with Forklift’s brand identity and core values.
Events & Development (30%)
Support planning, logistics, and promotion of Forklift’s annual gala, Lift a Fork, including sponsorship benefit fulfillment, email communication, signage, guest list management, and vendor coordination. Attend Lift a Fork planning meetings and the actual event as support personnel.
Support Fall artistic events, including attending events as requested and serving as event personnel.
Provide support for donor communications such as appeal letters and thank-you notes.
Assist with development-related data entry or donor tracking as needed.

Qualifications
2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit development, or related field.
Strong written communication and content creation skills.
Experience managing social media for a brand or organization.
Working knowledge of tools such as Canva, Mailchimp/Constant Contact, and website content managers (e.g., WordPress or Squarespace).
Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines independently.
Passion for community engagement, the arts, and Forklift’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with events or donor engagement in a nonprofit setting.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and CRMs (e.g., Bloomerang, Little Green Light or Salesforce).
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Compensation & Schedule
Compensation for this part-time position will be $22-$26 per hour, depending on the candidate’s experience. The candidate will work 15-20 hours per week; have a flexible schedule with some required availability during events (occasional evenings/weekends.) Forklift Danceworks is based in Austin, Texas, this is a Hybrid work model: some in-person meetings and events in Austin required.

To Apply:
Send a resume, brief cover letter, and 1–2 examples of past communications work (e.g. social media post, email campaign, or flyer) to info@forkliftdanceworks.org with the subject line: Communications & Events Coordinator Position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not contact Forklift Danceworks directly.
Forklift Danceworks is committed to building an inclusive workplace and increasing diversity on our team. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and other identities representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.