The Community Outreach and Development Coordinator is responsible for fostering relationships with the local community, developing partnerships, and expanding Jersey City Theater Center audience base. This role involves coordinating outreach efforts to engage diverse community groups, cultivating new audiences, and supporting fundraising and development initiatives. The Coordinator works closely with the JCTC team to drive audience engagement, increase community involvement, and promote JCTC’s… Show more The Community Outreach and Development Coordinator is responsible for fostering relationships with the local community, developing partnerships, and expanding Jersey City Theater Center audience base. This role involves coordinating outreach efforts to engage diverse community groups, cultivating new audiences, and supporting fundraising and development initiatives. The Coordinator works closely with the JCTC team to drive audience engagement, increase community involvement, and promote JCTC’s mission of cultural inclusivity and artistic excellence.Jersey City Theater Center, Inc. (JCTC) is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization founded in 2006 by Olga Levina, a theater/dance professional and Ben LoPiccolo, an award-winning real estate developer. From inception, Jersey City Theater Center's mission is to address and explore important and socially relevant topics through the arts. www.jctcenter.org Show less

Increased revenue $17,000. Assisted the Publisher in creating the job description and responsibilities for this position. Reorganized advertising database and added 300 new leads. Organized consistent ad placement online and in company materials. Streamlined remnant ad services. Point person for troubleshooting with ad serving company. Created new revenue streams; supplementary adverting placements added to the website and newsletter, monetized admission based calendar listings, rolled out… Show more Increased revenue $17,000. Assisted the Publisher in creating the job description and responsibilities for this position. Reorganized advertising database and added 300 new leads. Organized consistent ad placement online and in company materials. Streamlined remnant ad services. Point person for troubleshooting with ad serving company. Created new revenue streams; supplementary adverting placements added to the website and newsletter, monetized admission based calendar listings, rolled out Responsive Social Media ads for Small Businesses and Nonprofits. Created ad packages for website and newsletter options. Negotiated sponsorship for Team Wilderness, JC Fridays, Hudson Gives, and membership in the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce. Updated Media Kit to include additional advertising placements, audience demographics and website engagement. Currently developing additional advertising opportunities while continuing to build relationships with new customers and expanding the company brand. Daily responsibilities include contacting prospective clients (via phone, email, and zoom), updating sales database, closing deals, obtaining signed contracts, invoicing, tracking payments, collecting and uploading ad copy, scheduling ad campaigns and maintaining the adverting calendar.The Jersey City Times was founded on October 15, 2019, by local resident Aaron Morrill to provide reliable and informative news focused solely on Jersey City. It is dedicated to high-quality, in-depth coverage of Jersey City’s people, neighborhoods, politics, schools, businesses, culture, and cuisine. Jersey City Times is a member of the New Jersey Press Association and Lion Publishers. www.jcitytimes.com Show less

Founded independent media company specializing in communications, public relations, marketing, publishing, and advertising. Manage contracted projects for individuals, artists, and small businesses. Clients include 14C Art Fair, Commercial District Services, Cynthia Hadjiyannis, Grace Church Van Vorst, Jersey City Arts Council, Out In Jersey Magazine, Online Counselling Directory, Washington Park Association.

Worked for the Resident Empowerment & Community Engagement department at the Jersey City Housing Authority as the Outreach Coordinator for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This was a short-term project specific position. Interviewed, trained, and supervised a team of Digital Navigators (DN) who were responsible for educating Jersey City residents about the ACP program and assisting them in registering as a part of the FCC’s pilot outreach grant. Managed and implemented new, innovative… Show more Worked for the Resident Empowerment & Community Engagement department at the Jersey City Housing Authority as the Outreach Coordinator for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This was a short-term project specific position. Interviewed, trained, and supervised a team of Digital Navigators (DN) who were responsible for educating Jersey City residents about the ACP program and assisting them in registering as a part of the FCC’s pilot outreach grant. Managed and implemented new, innovative outreach programming, and made the ACP known and understood to hundreds of low-income households throughout Jersey City. Fostered relationships with existing and prospective community partners. Created a community contact list of over 200 new contacts. Developed a calendar of outreach events for digital navigators to attend. Tracked and monitored employee schedules and outreach efforts including hours worked, number of events attended, surveys completed, and eligible residents signed up. Developed a consistent presentation outline to educate community partners on the ACP and digital equity. Attended relevant community meetings and participated in relevant committees. Scheduled outreach presentations in the community and communicated with staff regarding coverage and responsibilities. Tracked and collected all necessary data and prepared weekly and monthly required reports for JCHA to include in grant reporting. Developed, created, and distributed physical and digital outreach materials in English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, and Tagalog. Show less

Supervised a remote team of 22 contact tracers responsible for contacting NJ residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worked closely with Contact Tracing team, PCG, local health departments, NJ Department of Health, NJ Office of Emergency Management, public health nurses and other public health professionals.Educated employees and the public about the COVID-19 virus, variants, symptoms, vaccines, treatments, and explained infectious, isolation, and quarantine timelines. Enforced HIPPA protocols.… Show more Supervised a remote team of 22 contact tracers responsible for contacting NJ residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worked closely with Contact Tracing team, PCG, local health departments, NJ Department of Health, NJ Office of Emergency Management, public health nurses and other public health professionals.Educated employees and the public about the COVID-19 virus, variants, symptoms, vaccines, treatments, and explained infectious, isolation, and quarantine timelines. Enforced HIPPA protocols. Managed daily activities, delegate workloads, and supported staff. Onboarded new employees; provided coaching and supplementary training. Created training and resource documents. Prepared schedules, monitor attendance, approve time off requests, and approve weekly time cards. Conducted performance reviews and evaluations, and implement improvement measures. Managed weekly staff meetings and attended county, statewide, and emergency response meetings. Ensured quality assurance and completeness of information gathered and reported time sensitive information to required partners. Monitored and disseminated weekly COVID-19 reports and guidance from NJDOH, CDC, WHO, and FDA. Collaborated with partners and stakeholders of the project from local and regional health departments, New Jersey Department of Health, and staffing companies, as well as with residents, school nurses, employers, long term care facilities, and other agencies/entities as needed. Show less

Contacted NJ Residents with a positive COVID-19 diagnoses during the pandemic. Provided guidance on exposure, quarantine, and isolation to interrupt additional transmission of the virus and informed individuals of approved protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Educated the public about the virus, variants, symptoms, vaccines, treatments, and explained infectious, isolation, and quarantine timelines. Worked with CT team, LHD, PHN, PHP, OEM, and NJDOH. Placed phone calls to newly diagnosed… Show more Contacted NJ Residents with a positive COVID-19 diagnoses during the pandemic. Provided guidance on exposure, quarantine, and isolation to interrupt additional transmission of the virus and informed individuals of approved protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Educated the public about the virus, variants, symptoms, vaccines, treatments, and explained infectious, isolation, and quarantine timelines. Worked with CT team, LHD, PHN, PHP, OEM, and NJDOH. Placed phone calls to newly diagnosed patients, potentially exposed contacts, and exposure locations. Placed follow up calls for symptom monitoring during quarantine period or when needed. Collected and documented necessary information during case investigations. Provided individuals with resources and instructions on appropriate next steps. Show less

Provided community outreach, public relations, and support for programs and gallery exhibitions for the college's Department of Cultural Affairs. Managed the production of custom brochures, press releases, flyers, and web pages with the Communications Department. Managed social media and digital accounts including Eventbrite, Facebook, Flickr, and MailChimp. Mentored docents and interns.The Dineen Hull Gallery is run by the Hudson County Community College Department of Cultural Affairs.… Show more Provided community outreach, public relations, and support for programs and gallery exhibitions for the college's Department of Cultural Affairs. Managed the production of custom brochures, press releases, flyers, and web pages with the Communications Department. Managed social media and digital accounts including Eventbrite, Facebook, Flickr, and MailChimp. Mentored docents and interns.The Dineen Hull Gallery is run by the Hudson County Community College Department of Cultural Affairs. DOCA’s mission is to provide supplementary programs to stimulate awareness of the arts and foster creativity. The Gallery complements the efforts of HCCC with cultural events, community programs, and educational initiatives. Its goal is to transcend the understanding of visual and performing arts by closing the distance between the experience of art and everyday life in the community they serve. Show less

Administered day-to-day operations for a hyperlocal online news source and arts & lifestyle print magazine. Produced high-quality content. Managed a 20-person editorial team of freelance writers, photographers, and editors. Negotiated advertising agreements for 500+ clients and sponsorships with nonprofits. Generated a profit and increased the inherent value of the business. Maintained company vision, set a direction and market position that conveys a clear identity, and provided a trusted… Show more Administered day-to-day operations for a hyperlocal online news source and arts & lifestyle print magazine. Produced high-quality content. Managed a 20-person editorial team of freelance writers, photographers, and editors. Negotiated advertising agreements for 500+ clients and sponsorships with nonprofits. Generated a profit and increased the inherent value of the business. Maintained company vision, set a direction and market position that conveys a clear identity, and provided a trusted resource for readers and advertisers.Founded in 2008 Jersey City Independent was an independent hyperlocal news source covering community news, events, arts and culture in Jersey City and surrounding municipalities in Hudson County, NJ. JCI published daily news online and in print in its free quarterly periodical, JCI Magazine. Publication of both online and print was suspended in 2017. The Jersey City Independent and JCI Magazine are owned by Harmony Media NJ, LLC. Show less

Worked directly with the publisher to establish high department standards and increase revenue. Oversaw 200+ advertising accounts. Built relationships with customers, specifically small businesses and nonprofits. Worked with multiple teams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Cultivated community evolvement and brand awareness organizing monthly professional mixers.The New York Blade & HX Magazine. The New York Blade started in 1997 and was New York's Only Gay-Owned LGBT… Show more Worked directly with the publisher to establish high department standards and increase revenue. Oversaw 200+ advertising accounts. Built relationships with customers, specifically small businesses and nonprofits. Worked with multiple teams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Cultivated community evolvement and brand awareness organizing monthly professional mixers.The New York Blade & HX Magazine. The New York Blade started in 1997 and was New York's Only Gay-Owned LGBT Newspaper it was suspended in 2009. In 1991, HX Magazine was the first and only magazine launched that catered devoutly to the gay community of New York it was also suspended in 2009. Show less