Full-Time Community Manager (Buffalo Grove, IL)

Position Title: Community Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location: 25N Coworking in Buffalo Grove

The Role in A Nutshell: The Community Manager is the leader of 25N Coworking in their location hub. They are responsible for creating and maintaining 25N’s hospitality-focused culture and thriving brand presence within the space. They are the main point of contact for all 25N members, guests, and prospective members, and their varied and well-rounded skill set matches the variety of their role. They’re consistently doing whatever it takes to foster a comfortable, inviting, and productive environment for the 25N Coworking community.

Schedule/Availability: Full-time, 40 hrs. per week. Shifts fall between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (some exceptions apply).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Salary and quarterly bonus opportunities.

  • 1 week of vacation time after 3 months, 2 weeks of vacation on the 1st & 2nd anniversary, and 3 weeks of vacation time on the 3rd and following anniversaries.

  • 11 paid holidays per year.

  • 5 days of paid sick time per year

  • 2 days of paid volunteer time per year.

  • Full suite of healthcare benefits (Including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance)

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan

  • $1,000 annual stipend for ongoing training, wellness, and education

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 3-5 years’ experience in coworking or hospitality leadership. Commercial real estate experience is a plus

  • A proven track record of leading others with empathy towards common goals

  • You like helping people. You get a kick out of getting people to those aha! moments. 

  • You are patient, level-headed, and cool under pressure. 

  • You pay attention to the details, and stay focused so nothing falls through the cracks.

  • You're savvy with tech tools at intermediate to advanced levels (things like Microsoft and Google suite, Slack, Asana, HubSpot, Canva, etc.).

  • You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change, you know how to adapt.

  • You communicate clearly. You write well. You speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone, and you’re comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone.

  • You can take ownership of important issues, solve problems and lead effectively.

  • You leave your ego at the door and pitch in to get sh*t done. You’re up for doing things differently. You’re flexible and open to lending a hand where needed.

  • You want to join a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Design community initiatives to develop connections between members, like prompting member introductions, encouraging participation at events, and other community-wide communications.

  • Solve member-related issues to ensure a cohesive community.

  • Collaborate with the team on onboarding and off-boarding of members, and check in with members regularly.

  • Support member retention and conduct renewal conversations.

  • Be active on the Slack network daily in a creative way. 

  • Manage mail services.

BUILDING OWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend monthly Tenant Service Coordinator calls

    • Discuss property events/services that can be offered to all tenants in the building

    • Assist with the implementation of events/services across the portfolio

  • Site visits to other Millbrook properties could be necessary

  • Vendor contract negotiation for Millbrook tenant events and services

  • Approve billing for Millbrook tenant events and services

  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating Training Center meetings for Millbrook tenants

BUILDING OPERATIONS + FACILITY MANAGEMENT

  • Collaborate with building operations and maintenance teams to ensure quality level of member experience.

  • Conduct opening and closing processes per the Process + Procedure manual.

  • When needed, attend Millbrook team meetings

REPORTING + SALES

  • Manage all aspects of your location's sales flow, including: identify areas for growth and set your location’s sales strategy, conduct and/or schedule tours for prospective members, anticipate the needs of sales leads and communicate 25N’s offerings accordingly, manage leads timely and offer detailed and consistent follow-ups.

  • Generate reports on membership, sales, and marketing programs or others as requested.

  • Enter new membership information and updates; maintain coworking software.

  • Collaborate with the accounting team for monthly member billing and payment accuracy.

TEAM PARTICIPATION

  • Collaborate with our nationwide Community Management team via Slack, on monthly Community Manager calls, bi-weekly all-team calls, and building ownership calls.

HOSPITALITY + POINT OF CONTACT

  • Cover the front desk during business hours and/or designated hours.

  • Greet and check-in members and guests.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (these are essential for this role, but let us know if you have questions or have an accommodation request):

  • Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. 

  • Move furniture, equipment, etc. up to 100 lbs with assistance. For example, move a desk with the help of a dolly and/or a co-worker.  

  • Ascend and descend ladders and stairs.

  • Regularly access low/high spaces that may be at irregular angles, such as under a desk or high shelves.

  • Operate computer and office equipment, including coffee maker, laptop, keyboards, mouse, copy machine, AV meeting room equipment and similar. 

  • Be standing and walking for at least 1 hour at a time, 2-3x per day

  • Work in loud, chaotic environments and/or in crowds during community events. 

  • Maintain concentration and focus in a busy environment where people are coming and going.

Sound like a match made in heaven? Email your resume to hr@25ncoworking.com.