Events & Community Coordinator

Come work at AltCity, an exciting new community space in Hamra, where media, techie, and entrepreneurial people come to work, get startup support, organize or participate in different events, and much more. If you are passionate about making Lebanon a more vibrant, dynamic, creative, active, and engaged place, then read on!

Purpose of the Position:
This employee will be responsible for developing and managing AltCity’s rapidly-expanding community. S/he will play a key role in developing activities and events that positively impact media, innovation, and social development in Lebanon, and throughout the region. Ideally, s/he will have some media experience, be it through journalism, blogging, or online activism, and be willing to pass on his/her skills to others.

This position is suitable for a graduate with bags of energy, who is seeking a broad range of experience in a small but ambitious organization. While taking on the responsibility of overseeing good event and community management, you will also have the chance to get involved in all aspects of our work.

Work Hours: From 2pm to 10pm, 5 days a week. Occasionally, extra time on week-ends.
Deadline: Wednesday October 31st 6 PM [position remains open till filled]

Main Tasks:
EVENTS MANAGEMENT

receive and reply (promptly!) to all messages and inquiries regarding holding activities of any kind at AltCity, including those via email, telephone, social media, and in person

liaise with other members of the AltCity team regarding all aspects of activity inquiries, as appropriate

coordinate all aspects of events taking place at AltCity from before the event to after it has finished, including logistics, finances, promotions, documentation, and more. This may include drafting memoranda of understanding and agreeing on breakdown of tasks

maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date events calendar(s) for internal and external use

promote AltCity externally as a venue for workshops, events & other activities that fit our ethos

where agreed, promote events taking place at AltCity

be responsible for locking up AltCity after all events

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

be responsible for all AltCity’s social media accounts, with the aim of:

expanding our online community

providing effective, informative, and interesting information to our community

responding to all online inquiries promptly and appropriately

liaise with all AltCity members (co-workers, cafe users, event organizers, partners) to foster a collaborative offline community

OTHER

perform related work as assigned

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

prior events management experience, ideally in a non-commercial setting

prior online community management experience

strong organizational skills with proven ability to multitask

proven Web 2.0 and social media skills

ability to communicate in Arabic and English effectively (written & spoken), French a plus

willing and able to take initiative with the drive to get things done

an outgoing, gregarious, and energetic team player

responsible attitude

Period: Six-month position to start ASAP. May be continued dependent on funding and quality of work.