Marketing Events Coordinator

Qualifications
Value diversity, equity, and cultural differences, bringing cultural competency to their daily work
Personal qualities of integrity and credibility
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and fostering effective working relationships
Must be comfortable learning new software
1+ years of Marketing experience a requirement
1+ years of event planning experience is a requirement
Ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Motivation, passion, and commitment to the mission of Housing Development Fund
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have access to a car the week before and during HDF’s yearly benefit in May
Must work from HDF’s office 8-10 hours/week for the first 2 months of employment and 1/day per week permanently going forward
Must have the ability to work from HDF’s Stamford, CT office the week before and during HDF’s Spring Benefit Breakfast
Benefits
We also offer competitive financing options to developers who build affordable housing units
($25-32/hour) This is a permanent position at HDF
1 week of paid time per year
This is a part-time position; the position is not eligible for benefits outside of the PTO
Responsibilities
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Director of Development and Communications
Supports the Department Director in creating HDF’s yearly Annual Report
Responsible for creating digital and print marketing materials including flyers, ads, brochures, articles, and newsletters
Works with consultants to execute HDF’s FY25-FY27 marketing plan in coordination with management
This position supports HDF’s Counseling, Residential Lending and Commercial Lending Departments in their outreach efforts including phone, email, and in-person outreach
This position works with other department staff to coordinate, schedule, and execute print and provides support for digital marketing campaigns
Event Planning & Management:
This position is responsible for the logistical planning of HDF’s yearly Benefit Breakfast fundraiser with manager oversight and approval
This position is partly responsible for managing the Development Committee including scheduling meetings, materials, etc
Responsible for managing event staffing – managing HDF staff volunteers, vendors, etc
Responsible for event communications including drafting invitations, attendee follow-up, collecting RSVPs, etc
Job description
Position Title

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Reports To:

Director of Development and Communications

Position Type:

Part-time (20-25 hours/week)

Organization Background:

Founded in 1+8+ as a 501(c)(3), Housing Development Fund is a community development financial institution. The Housing Development Fund’s (HDF) mission is to facilitate the development of affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. We accomplish this by helping households become and remain owners of affordable homes, as well as financing affordable rental opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. By providing free counseling and unique lending products to first-time homebuyers, HDF helps community members become homeowners. We also offer competitive financing options to developers who build affordable housing units.

Salary Range and Terms:

($25-32/hour) This is a permanent position at HDF.

Essential Job Functions:

Marketing & Outreach:

o Supports the Department Director in creating HDF’s yearly Annual Report.

o Responsible for creating digital and print marketing materials including flyers, ads, brochures, articles, and newsletters.

o Works with consultants to execute HDF’s FY25-FY27 marketing plan in coordination with management.

o This position supports HDF’s Counseling, Residential Lending and Commercial Lending Departments in their outreach efforts including phone, email, and in-person outreach.

o This position works with other department staff to coordinate, schedule, and execute print and provides support for digital marketing campaigns.

Event Planning & Management:

o This position is responsible for the logistical planning of HDF’s yearly Benefit Breakfast fundraiser with manager oversight and approval.

o This position is partly responsible for managing the Development Committee including scheduling meetings, materials, etc.

o Responsible for managing event staffing – managing HDF staff volunteers, vendors, etc.

o Responsible for event communications including drafting invitations, attendee follow-up, collecting RSVPs, etc.

Qualifications:

· Value diversity, equity, and cultural differences, bringing cultural competency to their daily work.

· Personal qualities of integrity and credibility.

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and fostering effective working relationships.

· Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

· Experience with Salesforce technology a plus.

· Some knowledge of conversational Spanish is a plus.

· Must be comfortable learning new software.

· 1+ years of Marketing experience a requirement.

· 1+ years of event planning experience is a requirement.

· Ability to multi-task.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Motivation, passion, and commitment to the mission of Housing Development Fund

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Logistical Requirements:

· Must have a valid driver’s license.

· Must have access to a car the week before and during HDF’s yearly benefit in May.

· Must work from HDF’s office 8-10 hours/week for the first 2 months of employment and 1/day per week permanently going forward.

· Must have the ability to work from HDF’s Stamford, CT office the week before and during HDF’s Spring Benefit Breakfast.

Benefits:

· 1 week of paid time per year.

· This is a part-time position; the position is not eligible for benefits outside of the PTO.