Hiring Community Engagement Coordinator

Hiring Announcement: Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator

Invest York Road (IYR) is seeking to hire a part-time (10-20 hours/week) Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator. A local initiative formed by and for the communities adjacent to Baltimore’s York Road, IYR aims to spur redevelopment and help create a vibrant commercial corridor that serves residents’ interests and needs. To that end, IYR is committed to growing and sustaining local community-based investment and wealth-building by providing opportunities to purchase, redevelop, and hold properties along the corridor. As part of those efforts, the Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator will work with IYR’s Steering Committee to develop and implement creative strategies to increase and maximize community involvement. Specific related tasks include:

1. Identifying opportunities for sharing information about IYR in person and virtually (at community gatherings, to neighborhood associations, at school and church events, etc.) and scheduling IYR participation at such events;
2. Recruiting and coordinating community volunteers to assist in various outreach activities;
3. Overseeing and participating in outreach activities, including some evening and weekend events;
4. Working with the IYR’s Task Force for Marketing and Communications (including on social media projects);
5. Updating the Steering Committee at its weekly Zoom meetings regarding progress on engagement and outreach efforts;
6. Undertaking other tasks that arise from the above.

The successful candidate will have some experience working with community groups and be a self-starter who is organized and outgoing. Knowledge of and relationships with the communities along the York Road corridor between the county line and 39th Street are a plus.

Salary: $35/hour

Length of Position:  6 months with possibility of renewal
For best consideration, apply by May 10.

How to Apply: Please complete the application form here (https://forms.gle/LTiJg8KKV45x5W4TA).

Questions? Please contact Stephanie Geller: [email protected]