About BRITE:

BRITE is unleashing the energy revolution. BRITE believes anyone, anywhere can be a catalyst for change, that empowering energy tech startups will create opportunity, good jobs and a resilient economy. A non-profit launched in 2011 upon this assertion, the organization hosts a signature entrepreneur program and supportive services to enhance energy technology viability and community understanding. Headquartered in Warren, Ohio, BRITE represents the strength of our industrial past and the promise of a decarbonized future. As the only energy technology entrepreneur program in Ohio, BRITE has served more than 600 companies that have created nearly 1,600 jobs and attracted $230 million in investment.

Community Manager Summary:

The Community Manager is a talented, self-directed individual who is passionate about growing an inclusive community of energy technology startups and finding value among mutually beneficial stakeholders. The Manager builds upon and maintains a collaborative engagement model to enhance connectivity and value. Value can broadly be defined as pairing someone seeking advice or solutions with someone with relevant experience and expertise.

This is a member-facing role instrumental in developing and facilitating programming that drives member connections. The Community Manager will build community through outreach to the BRITE Network, members of entrepreneur services/programming, and the general public through the duties of the position. This individual directly reports to the Director of Entrepreneur Programs and will work in close collaboration with our services, development and operations teams to provide best-in-class community experience to our members.

Duties of the Position:

Content Creation

Create engaging content to spur engagement with stakeholders within and outside the community through cadenced communication and outreach via channels such as website, email, social media, Slack, etc.
Curate and issue BRITE’s general newsletter, BRITElights and other specialized program communication campaigns to members of the Network and entrepreneur programs

Events

Develop, refine and iterate on virtual and in-person event strategy with the goal of providing relevant and valuable content, driving member connections and building a cohesive community across members, network and sponsors
Evaluate and manage internal and partner events to provide regular opportunities for BRITE’s community to engage and network with the goal of spurring more collaboration opportunities within the community.

Resource Management

Partner with broader community team to provide the tools, resources and logistic support to activate member-led in-person community initiatives at scale
Organize and manage community working groups, council meetings, sprints, etc.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Expectations:

Represent the organization publicly and respond in a prompt and expeditious manner to voicemail, email and other communication
Adhere to and enhance BRITE’s general marketing strategy, coordinating with the team on maintaining continuity and continuously improving marketing, communications, events and outreach tactics

Performance Will Be Measured By:

Number of touchpoints with BRITE members
Number of high value connections made for Network and entrepreneur services/programming members

Why You’re Right for the Job:

You identify as an extrovert and have the gift of finding communality and providing valuable information to new people
Your friends and family are tired of you referencing The Business of Belonging
You’re lightning fast but obsessed with details, having already identified a few ways BRITE can immediately improve its community experience

Position Requirements:

This person must have a give-first mentality and passion for emerging energy technologies
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in online communities, events, marketing and/or related field
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and data management (CRM) required. Competency of Slack, LinkedIn and other communication channels.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, confidence in public speaking and graphic communication a plus
Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners.
Ability to multi-task, independently learn and problem-solve and work in complex environments. Ability to juggle between networking/socializing and focused work time with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Availability to work a varying schedule with some travel to meet with startups, attend conferences/events and host meetups

Position Details:

Full Time
Ohio based position with the option to work remotely or at coworking facility
Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000

BRITE Offers

Competitive salary and benefits, including 401K with company match and paid vacation
Great culture, flexible environment and an innovative workplace

BRITE Core Values:

Bold: We do what is necessary, not just what is expected, for the success of our founders and community.

Resilient: We have grit and seize every opportunity to grow from our wins and losses.

Inclusive: We actively promote an environment where people of all backgrounds thrive.

Transparent: We are clear about our expectations, abilities, and impact.

Empathetic: We acknowledge where people are by cultivating curiosity, listening hard and challenging our prejudices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

BRITE is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our stakeholders invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage clients’, entrepreneurs’ and the public’s differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make everyone unique.

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