Community Growth Lead - Local Ads & Civic Impact

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Job summary

Village Media Ltd. seeks a Community Lead to build local engagement and drive civic-oriented growth across our markets, including Decatur, IL.

You will partner with local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders to deploy advertising and community-embedded services that uplift residents. The role blends sales, relationship management, and community organizing, requiring a hands-on leader who can host microevents, represent the platform publicly, and ensure compelling campaign delivery with

Qualifications

• A proven track record in digital advertising sales, business development, relationship management, or community organizing.
• Interact with diverse local stakeholders, including executives, business owners, and volunteers.
• Excellent public presentation and organizational skills.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable access to a personal vehicle for active community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Foster community vitality by partnering with local businesses and nonprofits to help them reach their goals through our advertising and community-embedded services.
• Drive sales with purpose by identifying and converting new business opportunities that align with our mission of strengthening the local economy.
• Champion our CARES initiatives by participating in community work and recognizing local contributors through awards.
• Curate connection by organizing microevents and small gatherings to bring together key community stakeholders.
• Be the local face by overseeing campaign delivery and serving as the primary contact for client care.

Skills

digital advertising sales

business development

relationship management

community organizing

Job description

Village Media Ltd. seeks a Community Lead to build local engagement and drive civic-oriented growth across our markets, including Decatur, IL.

You will partner with local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders to deploy advertising and community-embedded services that uplift residents. The role blends sales, relationship management, and community organizing, requiring a hands-on leader who can host microevents, represent the platform publicly, and ensure compelling campaign delivery with