The BID is looking for applicants for the position of Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator.
Position Title: Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator
Reporting To: Executive Director
Starting date: July 2020
About the Grand Street Business Improvement District: The mission of the Grand Street Business Improvement District (BID), a nonprofit (501)(c)3 economic development organization, is to create a vibrant commercial district and improve the quality of life for the community. The Grand Street BID is a six block neighborhood commercial corridor along Grand Street from Union to Bushwick Avenues in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
The Grand Street BID provides the following services: supplemental sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal; district marketing and special events aimed at attracting residents and visitors; placemaking; business attraction and retention; and district beautification with the goal of creating a welcoming district that is well programmed, inviting, and visible.
The BID is seeking to hire a Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator.
Overview: The Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for managing and implementing programs and initiatives. The focus areas will be: marketing and communications, programming, data collection and analysis, and special projects.
The Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator will also assist the Executive Director with general office and organizational management as well as other projects and programs as necessary.
Work Performed:
• Assist with the implementation and management of marketing initiatives including social media, website, electronic newsletters, and special announcements/invitations.
• Interface with business and property owners as well as neighborhood residents and stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of BID programming and events and other initiatives aimed at promoting the district, assisting businesses, and fostering a sense of community among BID members.
• Keep records and prepare reports in accordance with grants and contracts.
• Gather economic data and other information on commercial, retail, and residential markets for the purposes of publishing reports and data to highlight the district and specific trends.
• Help maintain filing systems and BID databases, prepare documents and meeting minutes, schedule meetings, prepare agendas and meeting materials, etc.
• Help manage all aspects of office administration.
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with additional preference for concentrations in public administration, public policy, urban planning, or similar.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in one or more of the following areas: government, public policy, politics, organizing, event planning, social media, real estate, economic development, business assistance, non-profit, or urban planning.
Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in urban planning and economic development.
• The candidate should also be highly organized, a self-starter, and deeply comfortable building relationships with stakeholders and community members.
• The BID is a small office of two staff members and the role is well-suited to a candidate who possesses a “can-do attitude”, resiliency, the ability to balance a myriad of tasks both large and small, and be highly collaborative.
• Must be capable of participating as a productive and thoughtful member of a team while also being able to manage certain tasks and responsibilities in an independent manner.
• Knowledge of social media, familiarity with web design, graphic design, mapping, and data collection skills would also be desired.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Erin Piscopink Executive Director, at episcopink@grandstreetbk.org with “Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line.