Marketing & Community Outreach Specialist

East Side Neighborhood Development Company; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Marketing & Community Outreach Specialist to elevate our work supporting economic development and thriving neighborhoods. You’ll lead digital communications, create marketing materials, highlight local businesses and community impact, and coordinate outreach activities.

You will build relationships with residents, entrepreneurs, and partners to connect people with ESNDC’s programs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital communications for ESNDC across social media, email, and web channels.
• Create engaging marketing materials that tell ESNDC's stories and impact.
• Highlight local businesses and community impact through campaigns and features.
• Coordinate outreach events and initiatives to engage residents and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with residents, entrepreneurs, community partners, and supporters.

Job description

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. Work Environment & Location: Office setting in Saint Paul, MN - with opportunities for hybrid/remote work with hours: 9-5pm weekdays, with occasional evenings/weekends. Physical Demands: This job involves sitting or standing for extended periods of time, working on a computer and using standard office equipment. Light lifting of less than 30 pounds may be required. Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positionDisclaimer: 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.