Crescent Moon Theater Productions is seeking a thoughtful, relationship-driven Publicist & Story Amplification Lead to support What We Carry — a documentary theater project bringing together the voices of refugees, civilians, wartime allies, and U.S. veterans impacted by the same conflicts.

This role sits at the intersection of storytelling, public relations, and community engagement. We’re looking for someone who can help shape and amplify real human stories with care, while building a strategic foundation for broader visibility as the project evolves into a full theater production.

Bay Area–based / Remote Friendly

Learn more:

www.crescentmoontheaterproductions.com/what-we-carry

About the Project

What We Carry begins with one-on-one interviews honoring lived experiences of war, displacement, and service. With consent, these stories are shared publicly and will inform a full theater production premiering in Spring 2027.

Read published stories here:

https://www.crescentmoontheaterproductions.com/storytellers

At its core, this project is rooted in a deep belief in shared humanity, dignity, and the power of listening.

Scope of Role

Phase 1: Story Amplification (Immediate Focus)

• Develop and implement a strategy to amplify published stories

• Identify aligned media, platforms, podcasts, and partners for storytelling features

• Support social media and newsletter storytelling strategy (voice, rhythm, growth)

• Help shape how stories are shared in a way that is ethical, compelling, and expansive

Phase 2: Project Publicity (As Production Develops)

• Build and execute a broader press and publicity strategy for the theater production

• Pitch the project to media, cultural institutions, and national platforms

• Develop press materials, messaging, and campaign arcs

• Support visibility leading up to premiere and beyond

Community Outreach & Relationship Building

• Cultivate relationships with veteran groups, refugee communities, and aligned organizations

• Support thoughtful outreach to potential storytellers and participants

• Help design grassroots, trust-based engagement strategies

• Act as a values-aligned ambassador for the project in community spaces

If interested, please email Polina@crescentmoontheaterproductions.com with a bit about yourself, relevant experience, and your rate.

• Please note: we are a small (but mighty!) nonprofit working with a modest budget at this stage, though compensation and scope could grow as the project expands in scale and reach.

Overview of the Organization

Crescent Moon Theater Productions (CMTP) has been a Bay Area–based performing arts company since 2018, creating work that uplifts true stories of resilience, belonging, and the shared human spirit. Over the past several years, we’ve grown from a small ensemble of artists into a community-rooted nonprofit producing deeply meaningful documentary and immersive theater.

Most recently, we’ve received grant support for two major projects:

• What We Carry, a documentary theater production that brings together refugees and U.S. veterans impacted by the same conflicts, exploring healing and reconciliation through shared storytelling.
  

• The Hidden Network, an immersive audio and performance project unfolding in California’s redwood forests, illuminating unseen stories of interconnection between humans and nature.
  

These projects have positioned us for an exciting next chapter — one that calls for a strong, values-aligned board of directors to help steward our growth with vision, integrity, and sustainability.

We’re seeking someone with experience in board development and nonprofit growth who can help us:

• Formalize and strengthen our governance structure
  

• Recruit an engaged, mission-aligned board
  

• Establish clear systems for fundraising, accountability, and long-term impact
  

This is a pivotal and creative moment for our organization. We’re ready to move from a grassroots model to a thriving nonprofit that can sustain meaningful, socially engaged art for years to come.

If this speaks to you — or if you know someone who might be the right partner in this stage of CMTP’s journey — we would love to connect. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to polina@crescentmoontheaterproductions.com by November 23, 2025. 

Key responsibilities:

• Board recruitment and design

• Make recommendations for board and organizational structural buildout

• Develop and manage the annual development department budget.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience growing and establishing a small nonprofit primed for growth

• Strong communication and collaborative skills

• Relationship and trust-building with partners, donors, and community members

• Mission-driven and mission-excited!

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to polina@crescentmoontheaterproductions.com by November 15, 2025