Join the Grand Street BID Team

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.