Community Outreach Liaison

Department: Office of Nighttime Economy

Description

Develop and coordinate in consultation with Mayor’s Office of Communications to create effective messaging about Office of Nighttime Economy programs, successes, and goals
Coordinate input from community members, business owners, City partners, and City officials
Research national and international nightlife programs and policies to inform the Office of Nighttime Economy programs
Data collection over Office of Nighttime Economy’s first year to determine future initiatives
Collaborate on public-facing event planning
Develop public-facing materials for members of the nightlife industry
Design, edit and manage Office of Nighttime Economy content for social media accounts and other media
Respond to phone and email inquiries from residents with concerns and questions about nightlife concerns in their respective communities
Provide administrative support for the Director; coordinate industry/community meetings, preparation of materials, and event staffing
Assist Director in day-to-day operations of the Office of Nighttime Economy

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above;
Act ethically and foster a culture of integrity within the Office of Nighttime Economy
Engage in respectful and productive dialogue with people of differing opinions, including on hot-button issues, and be able to foster such a climate within the Office
Possess strong communication skills.
Be able to work at night
Be domiciled in New Orleans
Experience working with community stakeholders, including service workers, patrons of bars and music venues, community groups, legislators, and business owners and managers
Knowledge of New Orleans night time businesses including restaurants, bars, music venues, and theaters, among other small businesses.

Three years’ experience in New Orleans nightlife economy
Experience working with the small business community.
Experience working with community boards and community groups.
Strong writing, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast paced environment managing multiple time-sensitive projects.
A bachelor’s degree or postgraduate education
Policy work, legislative development, legal experience, etc.
Fluency in Spanish or Vietnamese
Military experience or other similar operational work
Knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, and value creation
Knowledge of process improvement
Participation in, or leadership of, community interest groups

Please send resume and cover letter to Howard.kaplan@nola.gov