We're Hiring!

Are you passionate about community development and helping local businesses thrive? Join Barton Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) as our Part Time Marketing and Events Coordinator and be at the forefront of revitalizing our corner of Hamilton!

About Us:
Barton Village BIA is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting and promoting local businesses along Barton Street East. We organize community events, focus on street beautification, and work tirelessly to create a vibrant, thriving business district.

Job Description

To apply, use the following application form: Marketing & Events Coordinator Application Form

Accommodation requests can be submitted to: info@bartonvillage.ca

Part Time Barton BIA Marketing & Events Coordinator

The Role:

As our Part Time Marketing and Events Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing our communication efforts and driving engagement with our member businesses and the wider community. You'll also take the lead in organizing and promoting our exciting events. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, strategic thinking, and passion for local economic development.

This is a 1 year contract position to cover a parental leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement our developed marketing strategies.
Create engaging content for various platforms (social media, blog, newsletters, etc.).
Manage email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp.
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of BIA events (e.g., Barton Village Festival, our AGM and various Fundraisers).
Collaborate with local businesses to create promotional materials.
Track and analyze marketing and event metrics to optimize campaigns and improve future events.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
2+ years of experience in marketing and event coordination, preferably in a non-profit or community-focused organization.
Proficiency in social media management and email marketing tools.
Strong writing and content creation skills.
Experience with event planning, promotion, and execution.
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Calendar, Mail, Drive), WIX and Social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Why Join Us?

Make a tangible impact on local businesses and community development.
Enjoy a diverse role that touches on various aspects of marketing and event management.
Work closely with our Executive Director and Board of Management.
Experience a flexible work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
Grow professionally within an expanding organization.

What we’re offering:

This 1 year contract part time position will be compensated an hourly rate of $19/hour for 20 hours per week.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the growth of Barton Village, we want to hear from you!

Barton Village BIA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Requests for accommodation can be emailed to: info@bartonvillage.ca