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BEST is hiring a part-time Outreach Coordinator!

You can apply through the NPP job board, Indeed, or by following the instructions below. Applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered. This position does require a background check prior to hire.

 

POSITION TITLE:              Neighborhood Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

HOURS:                              Part-time; $20/hour for 20 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:            

  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Able to work well with others
  • Leadership potential and able to complete tasks as assigned
  • Excellent computer skills including social media fluency
  • Multimedia communications experience
  • Attention to detail
  • College education preferred

ASSESSMENTS:                  90-day and six-month reviews; position contingent upon performance and funding

REPORTS TO:                      Executive Director

BASIC FUNCTION: 

With supervision from the Executive Director, the Neighborhood Marketing and Outreach Coordinator will assist with marketing, communications, and networking with residents, donors, sponsors, and the media to provide information and education about the organization and resources available, as well as collect input on community’s needs and desires.

The Neighborhood Marketing and Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for both direct and electronic communications including on the website, social media channels, and email. 

This is a dynamic position in a small organization so both field work and office duties will be required.

WIDE RANGE of RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programmatic:      

  • Outreach to get to know the neighborhood’s residents, leaders, and property owners
  • Design materials and messaging to best engage with the entire audience of neighborhood stakeholders
  • Provide mechanisms to capture input from residents and owners
  • Develop protocols for collecting, sorting, and utilizing data
  • Implement programs to deliver messaging and information to stakeholders in an array of platforms
  • Evaluate effectiveness of messaging and input collection
  • Identify potential funding sources for marketing and outreach to residents
  • Develop an understanding of best practices for neighborhood revitalization
  • Participate in CP-TED and Design for All trainings
  • Conduct home audit interviews with residents as part of Design for All project

Communications:

  • Provide weekly updates to Executive Director (ED) on upcoming and past activities as well as authorization to approve any organizational funds to be expended
  • Work with Director of Operations to recruit and organize volunteers to assist with organizational projects
  • Prepare and provide a monthly update on activities to the board of directors
  • Represent the organization at public events when assigned
  • Interact with walk in visitors and troubleshoot any issues prior to involving ED

Reporting:

  • Prepare all required documentation per funding sources for property improvements
  • Gather and provide necessary documentation to request reimbursement for services rendered/funds awarded
  • Maintain official programming records and documents, and ensure compliance with organizational, federal, state, local and/or other applicable regulations
  • Provide payroll and other required documentation weekly

Abide by the Handbook of policies and procedures and all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors.

BENEFITS:

A SIMPLE Retirement Plan with a 3% company contribution after probationary period

Paid Time Off

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to mfarrell@besterie.org

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT be considered.

 

 

 

 

 

B.E.S.T. makes Erie Better!

Beautification. Walkability. Home Repair. Increased exterior lighting. Public art. Food access. Connecting neighbors to available resources. 

Every dollar spent at B.E.S.T. helps increase property values, enhance safety, and continues to make the Historic East Bayfront a safe, affordable, and vibrant place to call home.  

We're where Erie began and where Erie is heading. Help us continue making Erie better. 

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Number of Volunteers this Year

    27

  • Volunteer Hours

    1839

  • Dollars Raised in 2026

    $2,200

  • Number of Individual Donors in 2026

    10

  • Pounds of litter removed from the neighborhood

    900.61

  • Trees Planted

    22

  • Total Grants Awarded to Home Owners

    36

  • Length of replaced sidewalks

    708.60 feet

Thank you to our generous sponsors, partners, and collaborators.

  • Erie Insurance
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    Erie Insurance

  • UPMC Health Plan

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  • Northwest Bank
  • Marquette Savings Bank
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  • KnoxLaw
  • Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
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  • PA DCED
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  • Infinite Erie
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  • Erie Community Foundation
  • NonProfit Partnership
  • Port Authority
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  • Groundwork Erie
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  • Mercyhurst University
    Mercyhurst University

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  • Our West Bayfront
  • Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie
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    Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie

  • Erie Land Bank
    Erie Land Bank

    Erie Land Bank

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