Marketing & Outreach Assistant - Affordable Housing

EqualAccess7 months ago
Jamaica, NY, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Marketing & Outreach Assistant – Affordable Housing

Queens, NY | Full-Time | Entry-Level With Impact

Right Person. Right Seat. Right Results.

About the Company

EqualAccess is partnering with a community-focused housing organization that manages income-restricted rental properties across New York City. Their mission is rooted in equity, access, and long-term neighborhood stability. This team doesn’t just rent apartments — they open doors to opportunity. As they continue to expand their outreach, they’re looking for a Marketing & Outreach Assistant to help amplify their impact.

Position Summary

We’re hiring a Marketing & Outreach Assistant to support efforts that connect people to affordable housing opportunities. This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to learn the ropes of housing outreach, marketing, and community engagement — and who brings strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a heart for equity.

You’ll be the behind-the-scenes engine that powers visibility — helping get the word out about housing lotteries, keeping listings updated, prepping materials for community events, and assisting applicants in navigating the process.

What You’ll Do

Marketing & Promotion

  • Assist in creating flyers, brochures, social media posts, and outreach emails
  • Help manage listings on affordable housing platforms and internal websites
  • Coordinate the translation of materials into multiple languages

Community Outreach

  • Support events, info sessions, and tabling at local housing fairs
  • Build relationships with CBOs, nonprofits, and local referral partners
  • Respond to basic inquiries from prospective applicants and tenants

Administrative & Reporting Support

  • Enter applicant and outreach data into internal tracking systems
  • Help monitor compliance with Fair Housing and affirmative marketing rules
  • Track engagement metrics and outreach effectiveness
  • Provide scheduling, file organization, and other day-to-day support

What You Bring

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)
  • At least 1 year of experience in marketing, outreach, housing, or a customer-facing role
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Comfort working with diverse populations and multilingual communities
  • Organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects

Preferred:

  • Bilingual (especially Spanish, Chinese, or Haitian Creole)
  • Familiarity with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD, etc.)
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or email marketing platforms

Location:

Queens, NY (on-site with some local travel to events and properties)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000

Why EqualAccess

We help people get in — and then grow. Every EqualAccess placement includes 6 months of mentorship and coaching to support personal and professional development. We work with employers that are building more than housing. They’re building possibility.

Required Skills

Familiarity with affordable housing programs
Bilingual (Spanish, Chinese, or Haitian Creole preferred)
Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Organizational skills
Google Workspace
Customer-facing experience
Strong written and verbal communication