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  • Director of Marketing & Communications
    Director of Marketing & Communications
    6 days ago
    $70000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Concourse, The Bronx

    ABOUT BXEDC The Bronx Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic growth, tourism, and opportunity across the Bronx. Through small business support, access to capital, commercial corridor development, tourism promotion, and strategic partnerships, BXEDC works to strengthen the borough’s economy and promote the Bronx as a destination for business, culture, tourism, and investment. POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Marketing & Communications will lead BXEDC's marketing, communications, digital content, and public-facing storytelling. This role will promote BXEDC's programs, events, small business services, tourism initiatives, and economic development work across digital, print, press, website, and event platforms. The Director will support key BXEDC initiatives, including Bronx Week, Tour de Bronx, the Bronx Walk of Fame, the Bronx Walk of Fame app and signage initiative, BX-Factor Small Business Challenge, small business workshops, loan programs, technical assistance efforts, tourism campaigns, commercial corridor initiatives, ribbon cuttings, press conferences, and partner events. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies that support BXEDC's mission, programs, events, and organizational priorities. · Manage BXEDC's brand identity, messaging, tone, and visual consistency across digital, print, press, website, and event materials. · Create, edit, and coordinate marketing materials, including flyers, newsletters, social media graphics, event invitations, program summaries, press materials, presentations, and other collateral. · Manage BXEDC's social media channels, website content, email newsletter, content calendar, and digital performance tracking. · Create written, photo, video, and graphic content highlighting Bronx businesses, entrepreneurs, neighborhoods, cultural assets, commercial corridors, and BXEDC initiatives. · Lead marketing and promotional efforts for Bronx Week, Tour de Bronx, the Bronx Walk of Fame, BX-Factor, business workshops, summits, tourism campaigns, and partner events. · Interact and engage with elected officials, government agencies, community partners, and other external stakeholders to support BXEDC events, communications, public-facing initiatives, and partnership opportunities. · Attend events as needed to capture content, coordinate social media coverage, support photographers and videographers, and ensure consistent public messaging. · Develop small business spotlights, neighborhood features, tourism content, entrepreneur stories, and program impact stories. · Support press releases, media advisories, talking points, event scripts, public statements, sponsor recognition, funder visibility, and post-event recaps. · Coordinate with external vendors and consultants, including graphic designers, web developers, photographers, videographers, printers, and public relations support. · Maintain organized marketing files, templates, digital assets, photo archives, brand materials, and content folders. · Assist with special projects and organizational priorities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS · Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, public administration, nonprofit management, business, urban studies, or a related field required. · Five or more years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, economic development, government, tourism, community engagement, or related work. · Strong writing, editing, proofreading, storytelling, and public-facing communications skills. · Experience managing social media, newsletters, websites, content calendars, campaigns, event marketing, press support, and stakeholder engagement. · Ability to translate programs, events, funding opportunities, and economic development initiatives into clear and compelling public messaging. · Strong understanding of Bronx communities, small businesses, tourism, neighborhood development, public-sector partnerships, or nonprofit economic development preferred. · Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and common social media platforms required; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, or similar platforms preferred. · Familiarity with photography, videography, short-form video, graphic design, and content production strongly preferred. · Highly organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. · Availability for occasional early morning, evening, and weekend events required; bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience. BXEDC offers a competitive benefits package consistent with organizational policy.

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  • Solar Sales Representative (Full Cycle)
    Solar Sales Representative (Full Cycle)
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    Mott Haven, The Bronx

    Solar Sales Representative (Full Cycle) - Bronx, NY On-Site | Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx If you’re competitive, coachable, and motivated by performance—not just a paycheck—this is worth your attention. Mpower Solar is hiring driven sales professionals to build six-figure careers in New York’s growing solar market. This is a full-time, face-to-face, door-to-door sales role for individuals who want their income determined by effort, skill, and execution. We don’t hire for resumes. We hire for work ethic, professionalism, and competitive drive. Compensation Base Pay: $500 per week Commission: $250 per kilowatt (kW) sold On-Target Earnings: $145,000–$200,000+ annually Unlimited earning potential At one 7 kW close per week, representatives typically earn approximately $2,250+ weekly (base + commission). Top performers close multiple deals per week and significantly exceed OTE through volume and performance bonuses. Additional benefits include: • $500 monthly personal vehicle stipend, • Performance bonuses and team incentives, • Incentive trips for top performers, • Structured, paid sales training This is a performance-driven compensation structure. There is no cap. The Role This is a full-cycle, self-generated sales position. You will: • Prospect homeowners door-to-door in assigned NYC neighborhoods, • Generate and manage your own appointments, • Conduct in-home solar consultations, • Educate homeowners on solar incentives and long-term savings, • Close deals and guide customers through signed agreement This role requires resilience, confidence, and consistent daily execution. Who Thrives Here • Former athletes and competitive personalities, • Sales professionals who want control over their income, • Individuals early in their career who want to master high-income skills, • Self-starters who take ownership of results, • Professionals comfortable working evenings and weekends You must be comfortable working outdoors and engaging homeowners face-to-face daily. About Mpower Solar Founded in 2009, Mpower Solar is a Brooklyn-based, family-owned solar company with: • A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, • NYSERDA-Certified Installer, • 1,000+ installations completed, • 4.8-star Google rating We combine strong brand credibility with structured sales training and leadership development. Requirements • Strong communication skills and professional presence, • High accountability and self-discipline, • Ability to handle rejection and close confidently, • Integrity-driven with zero tolerance for unethical sales practices, • Ability to walk and work outdoors for extended periods Preferred • Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle Sales experience is preferred. Coachability and competitiveness are essential. Next Steps We are selective. We move quickly for the right candidates. If you want a career where your income reflects your performance—and you’re ready to compete—apply today.

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