Part-Time Events and Outreach Coordinator

Council Member Lincoln Restler • Kings County, NY, US • $35k - $40k / year • 14h ago

The office of Council Member Lincoln Restler is looking to hire a Part-Time Events and Outreach Coordinator.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to District33Hiring@gmail.com. Please use the subject line “Events & Outreach Coordinator - Name.” Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About Lincoln and the 33rd Council District: Lincoln represents the 33rd Council District, which stretches from Greenpoint down to Brooklyn Heights along the Brooklyn waterfront.

Lincoln entered office in January 2022 with the goal of being the district’s 24/7 problem solver. Our office offers robust constituent services, spearheads organizing campaigns to proactively engage constituents on the issues that matter most, and leads on a variety of policy and legislative issues. Lincoln is dedicated to pushing forward-thinking policy that responds to climate change; creates truly affordable housing and safe, livable streets; and builds non-police emergency response capacity. Read more about Lincoln here.

Description of Position:

The Events and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating events and executing community engagement initiatives across the 33rd District. This role oversees all aspects of events, including preparation, logistics, on-site staffing, and post-event follow-up ensuring each event runs smoothly and effectively. As a representative of the Council Office, the Coordinator engages directly with constituents, fostering strong community relationships and serving as a key point of contact at public events. The Coordinator works collaboratively with community partners, volunteers, elected officials’ offices, and government agencies to develop meaningful events. Events may include community tree care initiatives, resource fairs, workshops with City agencies, and canvassing events (including Know Your Rights activities). The Coordinator may also support outreach efforts to build awareness and engagement around key district priorities.

This position is 20 hours per week, with significant weekend and evening work required. Individuals who are looking for a short term commitment (May 1 - June 30) are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include:

Strategically planning, organizing, coordinating, and facilitating events to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for all participants.
Managing all event logistics, including guest lists, supplies, programming, and post-event follow-up.
Develop and implement creative, effective promotion strategies for events and related initiatives.
Coordinating with community partners and other elected official offices on event logistics and planning.
Providing on-site event support, including engaging with constituents and connecting them to appropriate office resources.

Qualifications

2+ years experience in event planning.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to keep multiple initiatives on track.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to political action that is feminist, pro-worker, pro-immigrant, anti-racist and anti-heterosexist; alignment with the core values and policy platform of Lincoln Restler
Demonstrated commitment to diversity that values all people and respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction.