MAINSTREET PROJECT & COMMUNITY MANAGER

Contractual position, immediate start

15 hours per week at $37,500 p/annum

The King William Road Traders Association Inc. (KWRTA) is the peak body that represents and co-ordinates the marketing and communication activities of this vibrant main street shopping precinct comprising of near 150 businesses and traders. Reporting to the Chair and Executive Committee of the KWRTA, the Main Street Project & Community Manager is tasked with implementing the street’s strategic and marketing plans.

The Mainstreet Project & Community Manager will seek out, develop and build ongoing relationships, on behalf of the KWRTA, with interested individuals and companies who may assist with development and promotion of the precinct. In addition to the marketing function, the role requires the organisation and facilitation of bi-monthly committee meetings and the reporting and presentation of the KWRTA’s financial and business affairs.

The Mainstreet Project & Community Manager can work from home office or other locations as directed. Out of business hours work may be required for meetings, training and special events from time to time, to which sufficient notice will be provided. On-street presence is expected on a weekly basis.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and implement the KWRTA strategic and marketing plans.
• Oversee and manage supply partners, including social media agency and event management.
• Production and management of marketing materials, branding, promotion, advertising, events, sponsorships,activations and projects.
• Content creation in line with marketing strategy.
• Build a strong and inclusive rapport with all traders and build relationships with property owners, real estateagents and prospective businesses to assist in building the precinct’s retail mix.
• Facilitate bi-monthly meetings with the Executive Committee, plus additional meetings with association members, traders and other stakeholders as required.
• Provide administrative support to the committee members including financial and management reports.
• Budget management and reporting.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or degree in marketing, PR or communications (or equivalent).
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Precinct and or local government experience.