Now Hiring: momstown Oakville Community Manager

momstown Oakville is an on-line network for neighbourhood moms wanting to connect for support, conversation and just plain fun! With a fantastic event calendar and lively and message board, momstown.ca is a great way to get involved with your community while having a blast with your kids! They say it takes a village to raise a child, we say it takes a town!

Are you looking for a way to channel your creative energy while having the flexibility of choosing your own hours and working from home? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit but still want to spend time with your family and be compensated for it? Then joining momstown Oakville could be the answer for you!

Job Description – Community Manager

momstown Oakville is currently seeking a self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic individual for a contract position as a Community Manager. In this exciting role you will coordinate & execute events for mothers and young children, moderate online activity, and implement marketing strategies for the local chapter.

This role requires approximately 6-8 hours per week (with the possibility of more hours if the right candidate is found). This position would start immediately.

Responsibilities:

-Weekly Event Co-ordination
-Assisting in the creation of the event schedule
-Posting events on momstown calendar (2 months ahead)
-Personally running & attending a minimum of 6 events per month
-Assisting with the co-ordination of big events (annual birthday party, Halloween, etc)
-Moderate Online Activity
-Build /maintain online community
-Use the message board as a communication tool with members
-Complete post event blogs with pictures
-Work at one trade show per term, some public relations opportunities
-Develop strategic partnerships within community

Qualifications:

-Strong computer skills and internet savvy
-Passion, enthusiasm for life & challenges
-Outgoing, dynamic leader who is creative, organized, highly self-motivated
-Strong communication & interpersonal skills
-Vested interest in children and parenting
-Should live in and have strong ties within the Oakville community
-Event planning background an asset
-Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle, reliable computer with internet access

Pay Structure:

• Independent Contract work
• Flat weekly rate

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your resume and covering letter no later than Thursday, October 4th, 2012 to info.oakville@momstown.ca

Please visit our website and our head office's website for more information about momstown.