Remote Community Growth Lead – Local Ads & Engagement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Village Media is seeking a Community Lead to drive local engagement and commercial growth across designated markets. You will act as the bridge between our digital platform and community leaders, businesses, and non-profits, delivering advertising solutions and community-embedded services.

The role emphasizes sales-driven growth with a civic mission, fostering microevents and representing the platform at community events to boost local economy and engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in digital advertising sales, business development, relationship management, or community organizing.

Responsibilities

• Foster community vitality by partnering with local businesses and nonprofits to help them reach their goals through advertising and community-embedded services.
• Drive sales by identifying and converting new business opportunities that align with the mission of strengthening the local economy.
• Champion CARES initiatives by participating in community work and events like Community Builder Awards.
• Curate connection by organizing microevents and small gatherings for key stakeholders.
• Be the local face by overseeing campaign delivery and serving as the main contact for partners.

Skills

Digital advertising sales

Business development

Relationship management

Community organizing

Public speaking

Event coordination

Job description

Village Media is seeking a Community Lead to drive local engagement and commercial growth across designated markets. You will act as the bridge between our digital platform and community leaders, businesses, and non-profits, delivering advertising solutions and community-embedded services.

The role emphasizes sales-driven growth with a civic mission, fostering microevents and representing the platform at community events to boost local economy and engagement.