Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Affordable Housing

EqualAccess10 months ago
New York, NY, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

EqualAccess is partnering with a dynamic affordable housing organization in Queens, NY dedicated to building equity, dignity, and long-term opportunity. As a Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, you will bring energy, strategy, and creativity to connect people with safe, stable, and affordable homes. You will be the bridge between properties, the people, and their stories while collaborating across leasing, operations, and resident services teams to keep campaigns fresh, communications clear, and outreach inclusive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Brand & Campaign Development: Design and execute print, digital, and social media campaigns; create flyers, brochures, signage, email templates, and social posts; maintain consistent brand messaging across varied audiences.
  • Listings & Platforms: Maintain up-to-date listings on housing search websites, internal databases, and community boards, ensuring clear communication of availability, eligibility criteria, and application steps.
  • Outreach & Engagement: Organize open houses, housing fairs, and community tabling events while coordinating with local community-based organizations and tenant groups; track outreach performance to refine strategies.
  • Resident-Focused Storytelling: Collect resident success stories, photos, testimonials, and quotes for impact reports and social media; collaborate with internal teams to highlight community-building milestones.
  • Compliance & Standards: Ensure all marketing materials are compliant with Fair Housing guidelines and assist leasing and compliance teams in aligning outreach with program requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or outreach in housing, nonprofit, or real estate sectors.
  • Strong writing and visual storytelling skills.
  • Proficiency in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite and experience with social media content planning.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A passion for housing equity, neighborhood development, and inclusive communication.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bonus: Familiarity with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, Section 8, and HUD.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $65,000-$75,000
  • 6 months of post-hire coaching and mentorship to support long-term success
  • Mission-driven role with opportunities for professional growth
  • Based in Queens, NY with on-site work and local travel for events
  • Full-time employment

Required Skills

Brand & Campaign Development
Compliance Management
Storytelling
Outreach Coordination
Graphic Design (Canva/Adobe Creative Suite)
Social Media Management
Digital Marketing
Content Creation
Event Planning
Stakeholder Engagement