COMMUNITY COORDINATOR (12 Month Term)

INVEST OTTAWA VENTURE DEVELOPMENTMaternity Leave Coverage starting in February 2025

Reporting to the Manager, Community Engagement, you will support programs and events for early and growth stage technology companies. Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries that serves Ottawas hottest technology startups. The IO Venture Development team is looking for an organized, creative individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

* 10 days per month required in the office at Bayview Yards and Area X.O

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Supporting the planning, execution, and evaluation of Hybrid and In-Person events;
Onboarding and offboarding tenants of our co-working space
Stocking and improving the co-working space as needed & engaging with tenants as a matter of customer service and to obtain feedback
Build, edit and manage a monthly newsletter
Tracking key community metrics on a monthly basis
Leveraging Microsoft Dynamics to track community engagement with events and
perks;

Coordinating our startup Perks program; including conducting research on relevant SaaS platforms, onboarding new startup Perks, and continuously evaluating the program
Promoting events and resources through Slack, newsletters, on-site TV screens, and posters;
Assist in managing and engaging our Slack workspace;
Engage users in our volunteer advisory platform (Mentorloop) to find and connect with a mentor Other duties as assigned by the manager.

WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED/GAINED THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER:

Understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook);
Experience using Canva, Knak, Eventbrite, Asana, and Slack considered an asset
Familiar with creating and managing virtual events through Zoom
Familiar with planning and executing in-person events
Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks;
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varied deadlines;
Exceptional attention to detail;
Self-starter who is highly motivated and takes initiative

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?

Effective Event Management: Successfully plan, execute, and evaluate hybrid and in-person events, gathering feedback for improvement.

Relationship Builder: Efficiently onboard and offboard tenants, maintain the coworking space, and ensure tenant satisfaction.
Effective Communicator: Create and manage engaging newsletters, and promote events through various channels.
Data-Driven Approach: Track and analyze community metrics using Excel and Microsoft Dynamics to enhance engagement.
Stay Organized: Coordinate the startup Perks program, onboard new perks, and engage the community through Slack and Mentorloop

Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all? We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you! Invest Ottawa is strongly committed to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards are determined to provide a barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact [email protected] to request specialized accommodation. Do know, all information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, we are focused on doing better and committed to leading by example because its whats best for us, our culture and our community.