Love The Ave Event coordinator and community leader needed

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The Love The Ave partnership is hiring. This is an excellent part-time opportunity for a motivated community leader and creative thinker to help the team plan, manage and promote events that have an impact on the North End, New Bedford community along Acushnet Avenue and the surrounding neighborhoods. Here’s the 411:

Job Title: Event Planner & Community Leader (Part-Time)
Organization: Love The Ave Partnership
Location: North End, New Bedford, MA
Hours: Part-Time (approx. 15–20 hours per week; evenings and weekends as needed)
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

About Love The Ave

The Love The Ave partnership brings together businesses, residents, nonprofits, and city partners to celebrate and strengthen Acushnet Avenue and the North End of New Bedford. Through community events, placemaking, and collaborative leadership, Love The Ave promotes cultural pride, economic vitality, and a shared vision for the future of this historic neighborhood.

Position Summary

The Love The Ave partnership seeks a dynamic and organized Event Planner & Community Leader to coordinate neighborhood events, foster strong community connections, and help advance initiatives that celebrate and revitalize Acushnet Avenue. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented planner with strong people skills and a passion for community building.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and manage neighborhood events (block parties, cultural celebrations, workshops, etc.) from concept through completion.
  • Work closely with local businesses, residents, and partner organizations to ensure events are inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
  • Coordinate logistics, including permits, vendors, performers, outreach, and volunteer management.
  • Serve as a visible and approachable community leader, building relationships and listening to neighborhood priorities.
  • Support communication efforts, including social media, newsletters, and on-the-ground outreach.
  • Track budgets, timelines, and metrics to measure the success of events and initiatives.
  • Report regularly to the Love The Ave partnership team and contribute ideas for future programming.

Qualifications

  • Experience in event planning, community organizing, or related fields.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; bilingual ability (English/Portuguese/Spanish/Cape Verdean Creole) is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.
  • Knowledge of New Bedford’s North End community and culture preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of New Bedford’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
  • Flexible, creative work environment with strong community support.
  • Networking with local leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and city partners.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and passion for community leadership to: MassDevelopment Fellow for the Love The Ave / New Bedford TDI District at amendes@massdevelopment.com.