Community Outreach Associate - Bridge Street Development Corporation

Position: Community Outreach Associate
Reports to: Senior Director of Programs or Director of Community Engagement (as designated)
Job Status: Full-Time, In Office, 35 hours/week
Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 (commensurate with experience)

Organizational Summary: Bridge Street Development Corporation is an innovative nonprofit
community development corporation based in the historic Bedford-Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn.
Bridge Street builds and sustains strong communities throughout Central Brooklyn by advancing
financial empowerment, social justice, and racial equity through a range of integrated programs serving
youth, older adults, small businesses, and residents. Learn more at www.bsdcorp.org.

Position Summary: The Community Outreach Associate is an entry- to early-career, community-facing
role supporting Bridge Street’s outreach, engagement, and intake activities across multiple program
areas, including youth, older adults, economic development, housing stability and housing ambassador
services, tenant services, and broader community engagement initiatives.

This role is designed for a staff member who is interested in community-based work and is eager to build
skills in outreach, client engagement, and service coordination. Community Outreach Associates work
under the guidance of more senior outreach and program staff and are cross-trained to support
organization-wide engagement efforts.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Support outreach to residents, small businesses, and community partners across Bridge Street’s
service area.
? Assist with staffing outreach tables and representing Bridge Street at community events,
workshops, and meetings.
? Support client intake, screening, and referrals for Bridge Street programs and services.
? Provide basic information and assistance related to housing ambassador services (e.g., Housing
Connect, SCRIE/DRIE), financial literacy workshops, and other core programs, with training
provided.
? Assist with preparation of outreach and engagement materials, including flyers, sign-in sheets,
photos, and brief summaries.
? Maintain accurate records of outreach, engagement, and intake activities in required tracking
systems.
? Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
? Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
? High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
? One (1) to three (3) years of experience in community outreach, social services, customer service,
or a related field.
? Interest in community-based work and serving diverse populations.
? Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
? Willingness to learn new systems, programs, and community resources.
? Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
? Experience working or volunteering in Central Brooklyn communities.
? Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus.
Working Conditions: This position requires in-person/in-office work at our Central Brooklyn office
location, with flexibility for occasional site visits and attending community meetings. Occasional
evening or weekend work required to meet organizational needs and community engagement activities.
Compensation: Salary range of $40,000-$50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Bridge Street offers comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, vision insurance and a 403b
retirement savings plan.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to
info2@bsdcorp.org. Please submit all documents as PDFs and write Community Outreach Associate
in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States. Bridge Street Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is
not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be modified based on organizational needs and
funding requirements.