What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Associate (Temporary) position at ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA?
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks an Outreach Associate to promote a new affordable housing project in Hell’s Kitchen and to execute a marketing and outreach campaign to the arts and entertainment community. The intent is that arts workers know about the housing opportunity and how to apply to ensure a robust and eligible artist applicant pool.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Outreach Associate will manage, research and build an outreach list and conduct outreach to the arts and entertainment community in New York City. Outreach will include Mailchimp and e-blast campaigns, individual phone and email communications, and requests for social media and campaign monitor communications through the Communications team. Additionally, the Associate will help plan and recruit audiences for a series of educational webinars on how to apply. The associate will also provide analytics and periodic progress reports.
With the Entertainment Community Fund’s deep connections in the community, the Outreach Associate will provide outreach to arts organizations, unions and guilds, associations, studios and other industry employers. Outreach will involve asking each organization to help spread the word to their members or constituencies about the Rialto West affordable housing lottery. Each organizational contact receives a marketing toolkit including sample text and images for e-blasts and social media. We follow up with each group and ask them to send reminders to their constituents. Additionally, the Outreach Associate will market and provide administrative support for a series of educational webinars promoting the lottery and providing details on eligibility criteria, the application process, and how to prepare. We will work closely with our development partner to approve all public facing marketing materials and content.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information, facilitate conversations, and build trust with diverse community stakeholders and partner organizations.
- Exceptional attention to detail; highly organized and self‑motivated.
- Familiarity with New York City’s arts and cultural ecosystem.
- Strong follow‑up skills and consistent follow‑through on tasks and commitments.
- Creative problem‑solver with resilience, adaptability, and a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
- Contributes humor, empathy, and grace to a collaborative workplace environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
This is an hourly hybrid position based in the Entertainment Community Fund’s National Headquarters Office in Times Square, New York City.
TO APPLY
Apply online at www.entertainmentcommunity.org/careers. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations.
ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND
The Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services.
For more about the Entertainment Community Fund, please visit: www.entertainmentcommunity.org.
The Entertainment Community Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.
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