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  • Community Engagement Coordinator
    Community Engagement Coordinator
    21 days ago
    Full-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Black Spectrum Theatre Company, Inc. About Us Founded in 1970, Black Spectrum Theatre Company is a cultural institution in Queens dedicated to preserving and promoting African American cultural expression through theatre, film, and community programming. We are seeking a passionate and organized Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen our connection with audiences, community partners, and supporters while assisting with marketing, communications, and event coordination. Position Summary The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in fostering relationships with subscribers, community members, media outlets, and partner organizations. This role combines administrative support, marketing, and outreach responsibilities to ensure strong community involvement and a seamless patron experience. Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Outreach Public Speaking: Represent the theatre at public forums and community events. Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for elected officials and community organizations (includes attending at least one event/meeting per week). Correspondence: Draft and distribute newsletters, updates, thank-you letters, and memos to patrons and stakeholders. Campaigns: Organize and support community outreach campaigns and audience surveys. Logistics: Assist in coordinating vendor participation and guest relations for festivals and special events. Marketing & Communications Media Kits: Draft press releases, promotional copy, and media kits for the season. Research: Maintain targeted media, press, and community contact lists. Multimedia: Create and distribute promotional videos, trailers, and social media content. Quality Control: Proofread and edit documents and video clips to ensure professional standards. Administrative Support Distribution: Print and distribute flyers, brochures, and event materials throughout the facility and community. Office Management: Manage incoming calls, messages, and general office communications. Data Entry: Assist with scheduling, filing of forms/receipts, and database maintenance. Event & Media Support Signature Events: Provide onsite support for the St. Albans Jazz & R&B Festival and all concert series. Production Liaison: Coordinate with production staff, special guests, and vendors. Video Tasks: Assist with scripting, editing, and archiving promotional video content. Qualifications Experience: 2–4 years in community engagement, arts administration, or marketing. Traits: Must be an outgoing, charismatic communicator capable of engaging diverse audiences. Skills: Strong writing, editing, and relationship-building abilities. Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Experience with Ovation (database management) is preferred. Social Media: Familiarity with platforms and basic content creation/video editing. Flexibility: Comfort working evenings and weekends for performances and events. Transport: A personal vehicle is preferred for community outreach.

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  • Recreation Activity Aide
    Recreation Activity Aide
    29 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    Description: Seeking recreation assistant to lead activity programs with our residents. High energy, compassion and creativity are required! Full time and Part time positions available. Good opportunity for college student, homemaker, early careerist or returning to workforce. Experience working in a health care or day care setting preferred, but willing to train the right person. Multilingual including Chinese a plus! Job Responsibilities: 1. Design & Implement recreational programs for Residents., 2. Work directly with Residents on units, without direct supervision., 3. Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested., 4. Assist staff set up program areas as needed., 5. Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities., 6. Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units., 7. Communicate related information to other individuals directly involved in Resident care, 8. Be familiar with established emergency procedures., 9. Organize recreation activity sessions utilizing music, art, cooking, food, movies, literature, internet, 10. Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities 1. Education: High School Degree or equivalent, 2. Equipment/Computer Software: Basic computer/ data entry, 3. Physical/Mental Demands: Walk long distances, climb stairs, run in an emergency and remain on her / his feet for long durations of time. Bend, squat, push, pull, reach, stretch and lift up to 50lbs. Speak, read and understand English. Hear the spoken word., 4. Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality.

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  • Recreation Activity Aide
    Recreation Activity Aide
    1 month ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    Description: Seeking recreation assistant to lead activity programs with our residents. High energy, compassion and creativity are required! Full time and Part time positions available. Good opportunity for college student, homemaker, early careerist or returning to workforce. Experience working in a health care or day care setting preferred, but willing to train the right person. Multilingual including Chinese a plus! Job Responsibilities: 1. Design & Implement recreational programs for Residents., 2. Work directly with Residents on units, without direct supervision., 3. Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested., 4. Assist staff set up program areas as needed., 5. Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities., 6. Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units., 7. Communicate related information to other individuals directly involved in Resident care, 8. Be familiar with established emergency procedures., 9. Organize recreation activity sessions utilizing music, art, cooking, food, movies, literature, internet, 10. Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities 1. Education: High School Degree or equivalent, 2. Equipment/Computer Software: Basic computer/ data entry, 3. Physical/Mental Demands: Walk long distances, climb stairs, run in an emergency and remain on her / his feet for long durations of time. Bend, squat, push, pull, reach, stretch and lift up to 50lbs. Speak, read and understand English. Hear the spoken word., 4. Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality.

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  • Recreation Activity Aide
    Recreation Activity Aide
    2 months ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    Description: Seeking recreation assistant to lead activity programs with our residents. High energy, compassion and creativity are required! Full time and Part time positions available. Good opportunity for college student, homemaker, early careerist or returning to workforce. Experience working in a health care or day care setting preferred, but willing to train the right person. Multilingual including Chinese a plus! Job Responsibilities: 1. Design & Implement recreational programs for Residents., 2. Work directly with Residents on units, without direct supervision., 3. Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested., 4. Assist staff set up program areas as needed., 5. Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities., 6. Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units., 7. Communicate related information to other individuals directly involved in Resident care, 8. Be familiar with established emergency procedures., 9. Organize recreation activity sessions utilizing music, art, cooking, food, movies, literature, internet, 10. Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities 1. Education: High School Degree or equivalent, 2. Equipment/Computer Software: Basic computer/ data entry, 3. Physical/Mental Demands: Walk long distances, climb stairs, run in an emergency and remain on her / his feet for long durations of time. Bend, squat, push, pull, reach, stretch and lift up to 50lbs. Speak, read and understand English. Hear the spoken word., 4. Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality.

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