Events & Community Coordinator
Applicants are requested to send to [email protected] (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
- an updated CV including URLs for all social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information
- a cover letter explaining why you are excited about working at AltCity and why this position is perfect for you!
Come work at AltCity, an exciting new community space in Hamra, where media, techie, and entrepreneurial people come to work, get startup support, organize or participate in different events, and much more. If you are passionate about making Lebanon a more vibrant, dynamic, creative, active, and engaged place, then read on!
Purpose of the Position:
This employee will be responsible for developing and managing AltCity’s rapidly-expanding community. S/he will play a key role in developing activities and events that positively impact media, innovation, and social development in Lebanon, and throughout the region. Ideally, s/he will have some media experience, be it through journalism, blogging, or online activism, and be willing to pass on his/her skills to others.
This position is suitable for a graduate with bags of energy, who is seeking a broad range of experience in a small but ambitious organization. While taking on the responsibility of overseeing good event and community management, you will also have the chance to get involved in all aspects of our work.
Work Hours: From 2pm to 10pm, 5 days a week. Occasionally, extra time on week-ends.
Deadline: Wednesday October 31st 6 PM [position remains open till filled]
Main Tasks:
EVENTS MANAGEMENT
receive and reply (promptly!) to all messages and inquiries regarding holding activities of any kind at AltCity, including those via email, telephone, social media, and in person
liaise with other members of the AltCity team regarding all aspects of activity inquiries, as appropriate
coordinate all aspects of events taking place at AltCity from before the event to after it has finished, including logistics, finances, promotions, documentation, and more. This may include drafting memoranda of understanding and agreeing on breakdown of tasks
maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date events calendar(s) for internal and external use
promote AltCity externally as a venue for workshops, events & other activities that fit our ethos
where agreed, promote events taking place at AltCity
be responsible for locking up AltCity after all events
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
be responsible for all AltCity’s social media accounts, with the aim of:
expanding our online community
providing effective, informative, and interesting information to our community
responding to all online inquiries promptly and appropriately
liaise with all AltCity members (co-workers, cafe users, event organizers, partners) to foster a collaborative offline community
OTHER
perform related work as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
prior events management experience, ideally in a non-commercial setting
prior online community management experience
strong organizational skills with proven ability to multitask
proven Web 2.0 and social media skills
ability to communicate in Arabic and English effectively (written & spoken), French a plus
willing and able to take initiative with the drive to get things done
an outgoing, gregarious, and energetic team player
responsible attitude
Period: Six-month position to start ASAP. May be continued dependent on funding and quality of work.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.