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Promotions & Event Coordinator (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about community, creativity, and bringing people together?

Main Street West Branch is seeking an energetic, organized, and creative Events & Promotions Coordinator to help strengthen our historic downtown through marketing, events, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity to help tell West Branch's story, support locally owned businesses, and create memorable experiences for thousands of residents and visitors each year.

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Position Details

Full Job Description

Part-Time (~20 hours/week)
$18–22/hour, depending on experience
Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends for meetings and events
Hybrid work environment
Reports to the Executive Director

Responsibilities include assisting with:

Planning and executing community events and festivals
Social media management and content creation
Photography, graphic design, and marketing campaigns
Website updates and email newsletters
Volunteer coordination and community outreach
Sponsorship fulfillment and business communications
Administrative support for programs and special projects

No two days are exactly alike! We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever needed.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Creative and detail-oriented
Organized and dependable
An excellent written and verbal communicator
Comfortable using social media and Canva (or similar design software)
Friendly, collaborative, and community-minded
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excited about supporting small businesses, historic preservation and downtown revitalization

Experience in marketing, communications, event planning, nonprofit work, tourism, or related fields is preferred, but we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds who bring enthusiasm and transferable skills.

How to Apply

Please email the following materials as PDF attachments:

Resume
Cover Letter
Two to three examples of relevant work that showcase your creativity, communication, marketing, event planning, design, photography, writing, or organizational skills. Professional, volunteer, freelance, academic, or personal projects are all welcome. Please briefly describe your role in each example.
Contact information for three professional references

In the body of your email, please answer the following question (150–250 words):

What excites you most about helping strengthen downtown West Branch and support our local businesses?

Email Subject Line:
Promotions & Event Coordinator – Your Name

Please send applications to Jessi Simon at mainstreetwestbranch@gmail.com.
Deadline to apply is August 17, 2026. Aiming to fill the position by the end of September.

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We recognize applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with application materials. That's perfectly fine. We value authenticity and will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate their own communication skills, creativity, and experience throughout the interview process.

If you're excited about making a difference in a growing historic downtown, we'd love to hear from you!