What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Business Development Associate position at Gilson Housing Partners?
Company: Gilson Housing Partners
Compensation: $17 to $22 Based on Experience plus Incentives
Join us at the ground level of the creation of a fast-growing South Florida startup building ResidentConcierge — a platform reshaping how residents access housing services and everyday support, with plans to expand into new markets and services nationwide.
Role Overview
As our Marketing & Business Development Associate, you'll join a dynamic and purpose-driven team contributing to nationwide housing impact. This role combines marketing coordination, business development support, and real-world analytics to support our growth while helping people stay in safe, affordable homes.
A key part of this role is serving as a coordination point between our U.S. team and our Marketing team that work remote helping align messaging, timelines, and deliverables across team members.
You'll gain hands-on experience working across departments including sales, product, marketing, and field operations while receiving direct mentorship from senior leaders including the President.
About Gilson Housing Partners
Gilson Housing Partners is a Fort Lauderdale-based firm transforming affordable housing through a unique blend of technology-driven solutions and person-first service. We work with housing authorities across the U.S. to manage inspections, recertifications, and resident communications ensuring that vulnerable families remain safely and stably housed.
Our proprietary mobile and web platforms support millions of transactions annually, while our 24/7 bilingual call center and local resident liaisons maintain personalized support. By streamlining housing operations without sacrificing human connection, we're redefining what it means to serve communities at scale.
About ResidentConcierge
ResidentConcierge is our resident services platform, already live and in use by residents and Housing Authority partners. It connects residents to services, employment opportunities, and everyday support, and is continuing to grow into new markets and use cases across the U.S. In this role, your work will directly support how ResidentConcierge is presented and communicated to residents, partners, and employers.
Key Responsibilities
- Marketing Coordination
- Coordinate marketing projects and deliverables with our Marketing team in working remote, tracking timelines and following up on open items
- Help translate priorities and feedback between the marketing and other teams
- Support the production and polish of marketing materials, presentations, and content
- Assist with maintaining brand consistency across campaigns and materials
- Lead Management
- Build and maintain curated lead lists
- Qualify inbound leads and conduct strategic follow-ups
- Maintain accurate CRM records in HubSpot/Salesforce
- Business Development Support
- Research prospect needs, markets, and pain points
- Support messaging for key stakeholders and housing authorities
- Assist with polishing client-facing presentation materials and decks
- Analytics & Reporting
- Track lead conversion and marketing performance metrics
- Generate insights from sales and marketing data
- Identify trends and areas for opportunity
What You'll Gain
- Real-World B2B, B2C & Marketing Experience. Engage with actual clients and company teams, and learn the language of business development and marketing coordination
- Social Impact Exposure – Learn how mission-driven work supports real people and communities
- Career Mentorship – Receive guidance from business and field operations leaders
- Cross-Functional Skills – Work at the intersection of technology, communication, and client service
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration – Gain experience coordinating with a team based remotely
- Flexible Schedule – Some remote work options will be available after training
- Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
- Comfortable coordinating across teams and time zones; Spanish proficiency a plus
- Strong research and analytical thinking
- Comfortable with PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, and willing to learn HubSpot or Salesforce
- Motivated, detail-oriented, and aligned with our mission of creating meaningful change through housing
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief writing sample (e.g., a professional document or work sample, 1 page max).
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently live in Fort Lauderdale or within a reasonable commuting distance?
- re you currently studying Business, Marketing, or a related field, and are you comfortable with an hourly pay rate plus commission?
- Are you available to work full-time?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22