Community Manager - Gather Coworking - Scott's Addition Location Richmond, VA (Scott's Addition area) : Gather, Richmond and Hampton Roads' premier coworking space is looking for a Community Manager to join our Scott's Addition team. We are seeking people with a passion for serving the customer and creating a caring community that is collaborative, creative, and fun. This is a great job for someone starting their professional career or those who want to transition to sales, hospitality, or customer service. We offer great compensation that increased as you grow and learn the position, coupled with a quarterly incentive bonus, fantastic benefits, and an individual development program to make sure you are learning skills that will make you even more valuable. While you will start at $18.55 per hour, plus our incentive compensation bonus, you can quickly receive $19.60 plus bonus once you are trained. This process normally takes four to six months. Our lead community managers make $20.65 per hour plus an even larger bonus.
Please read the entire ad to be considered for the position. In this role, some of your responsibilities would include:
Building Community. You will be the first and last point of contact for your Gather location. You will get to know the members and care about them and their businesses. You will introduce members to each other and encourage collaboration. You will provide the content used in our monthly communications, and create a productive environment where our members can have a tight sense of community. Hospitality . You will do whatever it takes to make our facility a special place for our members. This means you will make coffee, load and unload dishwashers, and refill the copier. Keeping our environment comfortable, and running smoothly will be a chief concern. If the AV isn't working, you will need to put on your geek and get it fixed. If you have worked in a restaurant as a server or in a hotel at the front desk or as a manager, this is a terrific experience for our job! Event Management . We hold special events each month. You will be part of the team that creates them. You will also help to promote them, set up rooms and refreshments, greet our guests, and make sure that everyone has a great time. Membership Management. You will give tours, sell memberships in Gather, and orient them to our community. You will follow up on leads and help prospective members decide to join our community. You will set up new member accounts, and website profiles, and assist with move-ins and move-outs. Our space is special and we work really hard to keep it that way. Special Projects. We have a dozen balls in the air at any time. We need someone who will pitch in, figure it out, be creative, and just get it done. This person will understand that no job is too small and everyone needs to work together to make this business successful. So, who should apply for this job? College Degree preferred but not required Those with prior experience in sales, business operations, or hospitality will receive a preference Crazy organized and prepared Intelligent, creative, out-of-the-box thinker Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to make members feel comfortable and supported and to foster connections between members. You need a service orientation to love this job Strong work ethic, ambitious and entrepreneurial spirit Ability to work independently - with limited supervision Demonstrated business judgment and problem-solving ability Robust/active online presence and familiarity with social media (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) Valid driver's license and insurance, reliable transportation We are not just looking for a body to fill a position; rather, we are looking for someone who can help us build on our already impressive reputation. If the above bullets describe you and you want a chance to grow with an organization, then we want to hear from you.
So should you apply? We empower entrepreneurs, freelancers, and both small and large businesses to succeed by providing a beautiful workspace, a collaborative community, and accessible services.
We are looking for passionate and talented Community Managers who will work closely with another Community Manager and the leadership team to support the daily needs of our members, creating a caring community and keeping the building full. This is the busiest job you will ever have. We will push you to stretch your skills and gain new ones. We hire smart and sparkly people. If this fits you, keep reading.
What are the hours? This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday either from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. However, you will need a flexible schedule. You will be asked to work alternative hours when we have special events.
What is your next step? Send us your resume. We also need a cover letter. Please start your cover letter with the line, "I am perfect for the Community Manager role, and here is why." In the body of the cover letter tell us why you'd be perfect for this position. If you impress us, we will call you for a phone interview. We hope to hear from you soon!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.55 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus opportunities Application Question(s):
Did you read the entire ad and follow the instructions? This is a deal breaker! Experience:
sales or hospitality: 1 year (Required) License/Certification:
Driver's License and reliable transportation (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Richmond, VA 23230: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
