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Media/Events Coordinator

Job Description
 
Summary
 
The Lightning Jar is an entrepreneurial center and co-working space located in historical downtown Bennington.  Our space is one that encourages a culture of innovation and creativity. We help facilitate startups and growth of small businesses as well as offering events supporting entrepreneurial activities. The Media/Events Coordinator plays a critical role in the LJ's success in helping others make their business dreams come true. This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, detail-oriented and community-minded individual to be part of the development of a creative economy infrastructure in the Bennington County region. This is a volunteer position, with one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experiences, access to professional development opportunities and the ability to create a project portfolio.

If having fun while playing a crucial role in Bennington’s economic development success interests you, then you may just be the person we've been looking for to join our team!
 
Dates and hours: Volunteer position as needed to coordinate job tasks.  Occasional after-hours work may be required for events.
 
Reports to: Chief Entrepreneurial Director
 
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Produce events from conception to completion, which can include
    • Member social “mixers”
    • Business networking opportunity events
    • Entrepreneurial engagement / advancement events
    • Professional skill development events
    • Community engagement events
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  • Work closely with Operating Committee
    • Operating Committee or representative will approve all event ideas
    • Operating Committee or representative will conceive ideas for consideration and development
 
  • Work closely with other community organizations for cross-promotional opportunities
 
  • Research to identify opportunities for events
    • Survey members casually and formally
    • Engage with community to determine “what’s missing” in Bennington
    • Align event selection with LJ mission and vision
    • Assist with recruiting event speakers and contributors
 
  • Marketing Events/Managing Social Media
    • Utilize internal and social media platforms: LJ Newsletter/Blog, LJ Facebook, LJ Twitter, LJ LinkedIn
    • Utilize partner marketing, SYP, CCV, BCRC/BCIC, Bennington College, BAM
    • Ensure event is added to LJ public calendars
    • Manage all event attendee registration and contact database
    • Ensure logistics of events to run smoothly and professionally
 
How to Apply

If you're a community-minded, talented, energetic individual who wants to make a positive impact on what can be a transformative project for Bennington's economy, we want to hear from you!

Email your resume and cover letter to joelle@lightningjarvt.com.
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