Marketing & Community Outreach Specialist

About ESNDC

For over 45 years, East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) has worked alongside families, homeowners, small business owners, and community partners to build wealth and well-being on Saint Paul’s East Side. Rooted in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood, ESNDC’s work spans affordable housing, lead-safe home programs, small business and commercial corridor development, and community-led economic initiatives — all in service of a shared vision: an East Side where every resident and entrepreneur has a real stake in a thriving, multicultural community of choice.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about small business growth, community development, and telling stories that make an impact? ESNDC is seeking a Marketing & Community Outreach Specialist to elevate our work supporting economic development and thriving neighborhoods on Saint Paul’s East Side.

You’ll lead digital communications, create engaging marketing materials, highlight local businesses and community impact, and coordinate outreach events and initiatives. You’ll also build relationships with residents, entrepreneurs, community partners, and stakeholders to connect people with ESNDC’s programs and resources.

We’re looking for a creative, organized, hands-on communicator who can turn economic development initiatives into compelling stories and meaningful community engagement.

What You’ll Do

Social Media, Digital Communications & Storytelling — 50%

•  Manage ESNDC’s social media, content calendar, and digital presence across all program areas.
•  Create engaging stories, photos, videos, and marketing materials that highlight local businesses, economic development initiatives, and community impact.
•  Design branded, accessible, and multilingual materials; support newsletters, press releases, and media outreach.
•  Track engagement and outreach metrics to strengthen communications and program visibility.

Community Outreach & Relationship-Building — 25%

•  Represent ESNDC at community events, business visits, corridor activities, and neighborhood gatherings.
•  Build relationships with residents, small business owners, community partners, and other stakeholders.
•  Maintain outreach contact lists and distribute program information to increase awareness and participation.

Brand & Communications Coordination — 15%

•  Maintain ESNDC’s brand identity, guidelines, and templates across communications.
•  Coordinate the organization’s newsletter and ensure consistent messaging across programs.
•  Collaborate with staff and leadership to identify program updates, milestones, and stories to share.

Event Planning & Coordination — 10%

•  Plan and support community events, festivals, pop-ups, and placemaking initiatives, including Play on Payne.
•  Coordinate logistics, vendors, partners, sponsors, and volunteers.
•  Track attendance, engagement, and feedback to improve future events.

Who You Are

Required

•  2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, event planning, or community outreach; nonprofit experience a plus.
•  1+ year of experience with Canva or similar design tools; familiarity with AI tools to support content creation.
•  Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact) and CRMs (HubSpot, Apricot, or similar).
•  Strong writing, basic photography, and visual storytelling skills.
•  Excellent organization, initiative, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
•  Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and availability for occasional evening and weekend events.

Preferred

• • Experience with grassroots or community-based marketing, canvassing, or stakeholder outreach.
• • Basic video editing skills (e.g., for short-form social video).
• • Familiarity with Saint Paul’s East Side, Payne-Phalen, or similar community development contexts.
• • Bilingual or multilingual abilities relevant to the East Side’s immigrant communities.

East Side Neighborhood Development Company
925 Payne Avenue Suite 201, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55130 www.ESNDC.org | Est. 1979

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter, including 3 professional references to info@esndc.org. Subject: Job at ESNDC. ESNDC accepts applications on an on-going basis until position is filled.

Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications.

Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time without notification, to meet organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) is an equal opportunity employer with Affirmative Action goals.