Community Growth & Partnerships Lead

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Media Ltd. is seeking a Community Lead for the Springfield area to foster local engagement and drive commercial growth with a civic purpose.

You’ll be the face of the company in the community, bridging our digital platform with local leaders, businesses, and nonprofits to improve residents’ daily lives. You’ll cultivate partnerships, oversee campaign delivery, and represent Village at events while building lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in digital advertising sales, business development, relationship management, or community organizing.
• Ability to interact with diverse local stakeholders including executives, small business owners, academic administrators, and volunteers.
• Excellent public presentation and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to execute professional events.
• 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 actively participating in our community work, helping deliver Random Acts of Kindness and honoring local difference-makers through our Community Builder Awards.
• Curate connection by organizing microevents and small gatherings to bring together key community stakeholders, fostering collaboration and local growth.
• Be the local face of our community by overseeing campaign delivery while acting as the primary point of contact for client care, ensuring every partner feels like a valued member.

Skills

Digital advertising sales

Business development

Relationship management

Community organizing

Public speaking

Driver's license

Job description

Village Media Ltd. is seeking a Community Lead for the Springfield area to foster local engagement and drive commercial growth with a civic purpose.

You’ll be the face of the company in the community, bridging our digital platform with local leaders, businesses, and nonprofits to improve residents’ daily lives. You’ll cultivate partnerships, oversee campaign delivery, and represent Village at events while building lasting relationships.