Job Description
Overview
Community Engagement Managers professionally represent Livetech and our client while facilitating program engagements both in workshops and community events in the assigned market area. This position is open in 3 markets to include New York City, Long Island, and Newark, NJ.
A candidate may apply for multiple markets to include all three markets, or two or only one market.
The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for the planning and execution of events in their assigned market area. This program is forecasted to be ongoing, so we are hoping to build an enduring working relationship with a dedicated local candidate living in the greater NYC area, Long Island, and Newark.
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K plan and will earn paid time off. Hiring pay range is $35 - 39 per hour.
You must answer the following 7 questions, either in a cover letter or directly into your Indeed application, to be considered for this opportunity:
1. Do you live in the greater NYC/Long Island/Newark metro area?
2. This is a part-time job that requires flexibility to work events throughout the year. You cannot work this job while also having a full-time 9 to 5 job. Please explain your typical work schedule with your other job(s).
3. Which markets (NYC, Long Island, Newark) are you interested in being responsible for?
4. How many years of experience do you have in event management and describe some of that experience.
5. Have you done any public speaking/teaching/facilitating groups before? If so, describe your role and experience.
6. How do you feel about physical labor and hauling multiple and at times heavy awkward items? How do you cope with and prepare for inclement or extreme weather?
7. What are your views on aging in America?
Responsibilities
- Responsible for scheduling and presenting classroom-style workshops as well as working on traditional event marketing executions under a 10x10 pop-up tent at local community events.
- Hands-on event management to include, engaging and interacting with guests within the footprint, set up, tear down, and transportation of event assets, and post-event reporting, capturing content from events (quotes, photos, and B-roll video)
- Additional administrative duties that include training, scheduling, and management of support staff, inventory & asset management, venue/event research & calendar scheduling, relationship building with local clients, and regular communication with Livetech’s operations team
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and improvement of events and organizational objectives.
Requirements
- Previous event/field management experience is strongly preferred
- Exemplary communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and photography); ability to communicate instructions clearly and succinctly; Ability to pivot in real-time to ensure successful outcomes and give constructive feedback to office staff/clients on proposed improvements
- Must be tech-savvy – comfortable with modern technology including tablets, smartphones (both Android & Apple), AV/ Sound equipment, MS Office software, Dropbox/Google Drive, hotspots and both Mac and PC familiarity is all strongly desired
- Resourcefulness, adaptability, problem-solving, initiative, and a positive attitude paired with a professional demeanor & appearance
- Patience, empathy, and a strong desire to help people is a mandatory emotional skill set as our staff often need the ability to respond with sensitivity and empathy to sometimes deeply personal information/ scenarios
- Experience working with older adults/ seniors and/ or any experience with delivering educational training is a plus
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 8+ hours; often in the elements outdoors, while maintaining an enthusiastic & engaging attitude
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and a personal vehicle capable of transporting a variety of assets including 2 extra large suitcases and other misc totes, collapsible banners, etc,
- Spanish bilingual is a plus but not required
ABOUT LIVETECH
Livetech is a Raleigh, NC based experiential learning agency that specializes in curriculum development, event marketing, and eLearning for adults 50+. Livetech partners with brands/clients that want to reach the 50+ demographic with educational programming, products, or services. We are passionate about our work and our team’s success, and we earnestly value work-life balance and the joy of our team members. Check out our team at https://www.golivetech.com/about.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $36.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- This is a part-time job that requires flexibility to work events throughout the year. You cannot work this job while also having a full-time 9 to 5 job. Please explain your typical work schedule with your other job(s).
- What markets (NYC, Long Island, Newark) are you interested in traveling to?
- How many years of experience do you have in event management and describe some of that experience.
- Have you done any public speaking/teaching/facilitating groups before? If so, describe your role and experience.
- How do you feel about physical labor and hauling multiple and at times heavy awkward items? How do you cope with and prepare for inclement or extreme weather?
- What are your views on aging in America?
- Are you living in the greater NYC/Long Island/Newark metro area?
Work Location: Remote
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