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The BCA is seeking a creative, outgoing, and task-oriented individual to help the organization with events, promotions, and social media.  The position is part-time with a seasonally dependent  weekly schedule of between 25 - 35 hours. 

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Organize and manage the implementation of on-going BCA special events, including but not limited to: Dinner Under the Stars Series, walking food tours, pop-up events, and holiday-related activities;
• Suggest and help organize new events and/or activities that again attract new visitors to the downtown district and help promote its various businesses.
• Draft and publish frequent and effective social media messaging and communications promoting the district, downtown events/activities, individual businesses, and major developments;
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local business owners, sponsors, and firms brought in to help organize and coordinate large-scale downtown activities such as Harvest Fest;
• Provide regular reports and updates regarding social media, website, and Constant Contact outreach and growth;
• Prepare and help distribute event marketing and sponsorship materials as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to help promote events/activities; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Background/Experience:

• Strong background in events management and demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse events and activities;
• Exceptional advertising skills using social and traditional media along with technical IT skills to implement same;
• Demonstrated "hands-on" capabilities in conceiving/directing internet/social media marketing campaigns and messaging;
• A degree in marketing or related field is preferred, but more important is a proven, demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge in promotion and event coordination; and
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and commitment to following through and achieving identified goals.

Candidate Profile:

The Marketing and Events Coordinator position is a people-oriented position requiring a good deal of interaction with various Bloomfield Center stakeholders working toward s a common vision for this up-and-coming downtown district. This position would be ideal for either a seasoned veteran professional looking for part-time work or recent college graduate interested in gaining on the ground experience and growing with this organization.

See full job description for additional details.

If interested, please send letter of interest and resume to BCA Executive Director Ollyn J. Lettman  - director@bloomfieldcenter.com