Job Details
This BE+ Community role responsible for fostering community and boosting engagement throughout the BE+ network. The majority of time will be spent supporting Community initiatives, primarily the management of BE+’s six topical Communities and supporting our premier event planning and logistics. The Senior Associate will be responsible for coordinating with our Community Leaders and industry volunteers to develop content and community programming, and to provide logistical support. They will support the Executive Director and Deputy Director in additional Community-related tasks as needed.
The role requires a dedicated, enthusiastic professional with the commitment, skills, and desire required to continue growing and sustaining the resources BE+ needs to fulfill its mission. This position reports to the Deputy Director while working collaboratively with the BE+ leadership team. The role will start full-time hybrid. BE+ anticipates securing office space in downtown Boston in the near future and at that point employees will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week.
Community
- Support the planning and execution of all Community activities. This includes Roundtables, Social Events, Premier Events and Informative Events;
- Act as staff liaison between Topic Community Leaders, other volunteers and BE+ staff;
- Coordinate and participate in all Topic Community planning and gatherings;
- Project manage all premier events, including venue, vendor, run-of-show, and other coordination;
- Set and track engagement metrics;
- Oversee community calendars both internally and externally;
- Communicate regularly with Company Members, Community Stewards, Event Sponsors and Individual Members on the benefits and ensure we are meeting their needs;
- Support the Deputy Director in managing and renewing Community Stewardship, Company and Individual Memberships and Event Sponsorships;
- Assist in CRM management system;
Program Implementation
- Collaborate with the Education team on implementing Education related to Communities.
- Work with the Communications team on branding, marketing, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Work with peer organizations to exchange resources and best practices and to expand impact.
- Connect with industry leaders, and maintain connections with key stakeholders.
- Support Executive Director in achieving strategic goals.
- Staff public events as appropriate.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-8 years of experience in related fields. Passionate commitment to the principles of sustainability, regeneration, green building.
- Detail-oriented and self-starter. We are a small team, and the individual will need to manage their own workload, as well as work well with the team.
- Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated.
- Flexibility in the job role, understanding the need to dynamically respond to evolving BE+ needs that are often driven by external events and opportunities;
- Project and program management skills; and a high standard for file management;
- Ability to work some evenings and early mornings for events;
- Ability to think out of the box and find creative, inventive solutions;
Preferred:
- Google Suite
- Neon One
- Salary $65k – $75k commensurate with experience.
- The company provides health benefits, a 401k plan with 5% employer contribution.
Please email your resume, a writing sample, and a statement on your passion for promoting a regenerative built environment to hiring@builtenvironmentplus.org