Member Liaison (Cities Without Houses) - Vancouver Based

Soho House & Co; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,311 - 24,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care + 401K

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Soho Impact

Learning & Development

Team Events

Team Meal

Job summary

Soho House & Co is seeking a Membership Liaison in Toronto to manage and grow the Cities Without Houses membership. This role is vital for engaging with the local creative community, executing events, and fostering brand awareness. You will be responsible for recruiting new members, building relationships with local creatives, and curating events to enhance member engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong connections in creative industries, excellent communication skills, and a self-starter attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong connections in key creative industries including fashion, art, and music.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and charismatic, able to build networks easily.
• Self-driven individual able to execute initiatives independently.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Brand Ambassador for Soho House and promote its values.
• Recruit new members and contribute to membership targets.
• Network at local events to connect with prospective members.
• Curate events that align with Soho House's ethos.
• Develop strategic partnerships to increase local visibility.

Skills

Strong connections in the creative industries

Excellent written communication skills

Charismatic and confident personality

Self-starter with motivation

Highly organized with attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Background in PR, marketing, or a relationship-building role

Job description

Pay: $2,000 per month

Job Purpose

The Membership Liaison will work under the guidance of the Membership Manager to manage and grow the Cities Without Houses (CWH) Membership across Vancouver. The role is key in creating and nurturing membership communities, driving member acquisition and retention, and fostering brand awareness. You will engage with the local creative scene, propose and execute events, develop strategic partnerships, and support Soho House activations. This role will also involve working closely with the Membership Committee to build a diverse, inclusive, and representative community.

Key Responsibilities

Membership & Community Building

• Act as a Brand Ambassador for Soho House, promoting its values, culture, and community within your city.
• Actively recruit 3 new CWH members each month, contributing to meeting quarterly membership growth targets.
• Network at local events, parties, launches, and social settings to connect with prospective members and build awareness of Soho House.
• Develop and maintain a consistent presence within the local creative scene, building relationships and gathering insights into trends and needs.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating meetings with potential members when the Membership Manager is unavailable.
• Support retention efforts by staying connected with existing members and developing engagement strategies to ensure long-term satisfaction.
• Contribute to a growing CWH database of potential members and follow up with applicants.
• Gather local intel on the creative industries in your region, including key trends, challenges, and the emerging cultural scene.

Events & Activations

• Curate and propose events that align with Soho House’s ethos and culture, enhancing member engagement and attracting new members.
• Work with the events team to help manage logistics, vendor relations, and on-the-ground execution for events and activations.
• Support large-scale events, including guest list management, VIP outreach, and event execution.
• Host events or collaborate with the membership and events teams to create memorable experiences for Soho House members.
• Assist in identifying new venues, suppliers, and partnerships to elevate Soho House’s presence and event offerings.

Partnerships & Local Outreach

• Identify potential partnerships and collaborations that align with Soho House’s values and increase local visibility.
• Develop local membership perks, third-party collaborations, and activation strategies that resonate with the local creative community.
• Leverage your network to build relationships with local opinion leaders, creatives, and key connectors to help spread goodwill and build Soho House’s brand.
• Keep members updated and engaged with relevant content, communication, and information regarding events and initiatives.

Other

• Ensure consistent, engaging communication with members, providing regular updates about Soho House’s events, opportunities, and initiatives.
• Contribute insights and feedback during team sessions to improve member experiences and event offerings.
• Support membership initiatives by maintaining accurate records, reporting on progress, and offering ideas to enhance community engagement.

Measures of Success

• Membership Growth & Retention: Meet or exceed recruitment targets, maintain high retention rates, and ensure active member engagement.
• Local Engagement & Brand Awareness: Establish a strong presence in the local creative scene, with positive feedback from members and increased brand visibility.
• Events & Activations: Successful and well-attended events, with positive member feedback and new event proposals.
• Strategic Partnerships & Local Perks: Develop impactful partnerships and local member benefits, supporting membership growth and engagement.

Experience Required

• Network: Strong connections in the creative industries in your city/region including key figures in fashion, art, music, tech, media and film etc.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written communication skills. Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive conversations with tact and empathy.
• Personality: Charismatic, confident, and creative with a natural ability to network and build relationships. Passionate about Soho House’s core verticals of fashion, art, music, and film.
• Motivation: Self-starter with a strong drive to work independently and execute initiatives without needing constant oversight.
• Organization: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
• Experiential Marketing: Previous experience programming or producing events and activations is a plus.
• Diversity & Inclusion: A well-traveled individual with an appreciation for diverse cultures, perspectives, and social scenes. Passionate about Soho House’s diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.
• Systems & Software: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience: Background in PR, marketing, or a relationship-building role, particularly within the creative industries, is ideal.
• Travel: Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support events and activities.

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.

Salary & Compliance

In accordance with Ontario Employment law, the salary range for this role if filled within Ontario is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Pay Range: $2,000—$2,000 CAD