Outreach Specialist

LOUA CONSULTING INC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

LOUA CONSULTING INC in Syracuse is seeking an enthusiastic, organized Outreach Specialist to help build awareness, partnerships, and attendance for a growing calendar of events in the Syracuse area. You will engage with local businesses, community groups, venues, media contacts, and prospective attendees to promote events and strengthen community engagement.

Responsibilities include developing relationships, conducting outreach via email, phone, social media, and in-person networking; promoting

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable speaking with business owners and community leaders.
• Self-motivated, organized; able to manage multiple outreach efforts.
• Professional, friendly, and confident personality.
• Experience in outreach, sales, marketing, events, public relations, or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, venues, and community groups.
• Conduct outreach through email, phone calls, social media, and in-person networking.
• Promote upcoming events and identify opportunities to increase attendance.
• Build partnerships with local organizations and potential event sponsors.
• Maintain accurate outreach lists and track communications and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with the events and marketing teams to support promotional campaigns.
• Attend select local events and networking opportunities.
• Identify new community outreach opportunities throughout Syracuse and the surrounding area.
• Represent the organization professionally and enthusiastically in the local community.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Outreach experience

Multitasking

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

We're looking for an enthusiastic, organized Outreach Specialist to help build awareness, partnerships, and attendance for a growing calendar of events in the Syracuse area.

In this role, you'll connect with local businesses, community organizations, event partners, venues, media contacts, and prospective attendees to help promote events and strengthen community engagement.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, venues, and community groups.
• Conduct outreach through email, phone calls, social media, and in-person networking.
• Promote upcoming events and identify opportunities to increase attendance.
• Build partnerships with local organizations and potential event sponsors.
• Maintain accurate outreach lists and track communications and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with the events and marketing teams to support promotional campaigns.
• Attend select local events and networking opportunities.
• Identify new community outreach opportunities throughout Syracuse and the surrounding area.
• Represent the organization professionally and enthusiastically in the local community.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable speaking with business owners, community leaders, and members of the public.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple outreach efforts.
• Professional, friendly, and confident personality.
• Experience in outreach, sales, marketing, events, public relations, community engagement, or a related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Syracuse community and local organizations is helpful.
• Ability to work some evenings or weekends when events require it.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a visible role in the Syracuse events community.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities to build valuable local business and community relationships.
• Growth potential for motivated team members.
• A role where your outreach directly contributes to successful events.