JOB TITLE: Community Engagement Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
JOB TYPE: Part-time hourly. A flexible schedule is required since engagements can occur during the day and evening hours, as well as both weekdays and weekends.
LOCATION: Remote but based in/ adjacent to the greater Chicago market.
Please note we basically put a 30-mile radius from the city center of Chicago, so will be executing in the close suburbs as well.
ABOUT LIVETECH
Livetech is a Raleigh, NC-based experiential learning agency specializing in curriculum development, event marketing, and eLearning for adults aged 50 and above. Livetech partners with brands and clients that want to reach the 50+ demographic through educational programming, products, or services. We are passionate about our work and our team’s success, and we earnestly value work-life balance and the joy of our team members. Check out our team at https://www.golivetech.com/about.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The hiring pay range is $36-$39 an hour.
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K plan and will earn paid time off.
THE POSITION
Community Engagement Managers professionally represent Livetech and our client while facilitating program engagements both in workshops and community events in the assigned market area.
The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for the planning and execution of events in their assigned market area. This program is forecasted to be ongoing into 2026, so we are hoping to build an enduring working relationship with a dedicated local candidate.
We have several dates already on our schedule for the remainder of the year, and while you don’t need to be available for all to apply, since we already secured them, here are the dates already identified:
9/23, 9/26, 9/27, 9/28, 10/3, 10/4, 10/5, 10/7, 10/8, 10/15, 10/25, & 10/26
More dates are to be added as well on top of learning all our internal processes and undergoing an extensive training/ onboarding process.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
● Responsible for scheduling and presenting classroom-style workshops as well as working on traditional event marketing executions under a 10x10 pop-up tent at local community events.
● Hands-on event management to include, engaging and interacting with guests within the footprint, set up, tear down, and transportation of event assets, and post-event reporting, capturing content from events (quotes, photos, and B-roll video)
● Additional administrative duties that include training, scheduling, and management of support staff, inventory & asset management, venue/event research & calendar scheduling, relationship building with local clients, and regular communication with Livetech’s operations team
● Perform additional job-related duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and improvement of events and organizational objectives.
REQUIREMENTS
● Previous event/field management experience is strongly preferred
● Exemplary communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and photography); ability to communicate instructions clearly and succinctly; Ability to pivot in real-time to ensure successful outcomes and give constructive feedback to office staff/clients on proposed improvements
● Must be tech-savvy – comfortable with modern technology, including tablets, smartphones (both Android & Apple), AV/ Sound equipment, MS Office software, Dropbox/Google Drive, hotspots and both Mac and PC familiarity is all strongly desired
● Must have a personal smartphone and home internet
● Resourcefulness, adaptability, problem-solving, initiative, and a positive attitude paired with a professional demeanor & appearance
● Patience, empathy, and a strong desire to help people is a mandatory emotional skill set as our staff often need the ability to respond with sensitivity and empathy to sometimes deeply personal information/ scenarios
● Experience working with older adults/ seniors and/ or any experience with delivering educational training is a plus
● Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 8+ hours; often in the elements outdoors, while maintaining an enthusiastic & engaging attitude
● Must possess a valid driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and a personal vehicle capable of transporting a variety of assets, including 2 extra-large suitcases and other misc totes, collapsible banners, etc,
● Spanish bilingual is a plus but not required
HOW TO APPLY
● Send email to recruiting@golivetech.com
● Include a resume and cover letter with answers to the following questions.
1. Do you live in the Chicago metropolitan area?
2. How many years of experience do you have in event management, and describe some of your background
3. Have you done any public speaking/teaching/facilitating groups before? If so, describe your role and experience.
4. How do you feel about physical labor and hauling multiple and at times heavy, awkward items? How do you cope with and prepare for inclement or extreme weather?
5. How would you schedule a variety of events and workshops for a part-time job amongst your other job/work commitments?
6. What are your views on aging in America?
7. What’s your availability for the dates we outlined above?