TheChange represents a movement towards a more sustainable world. This movement thrives on engagement, so we've built a platform that connects you to the people, values and opportunities behind organizations leading social and environmental change. We have used the power of the web to unite this community, but ultimately we hope that the site's local focus powers offline action. We are inspired by organizations that are actively making the world a better place and we hope you are too!

• Discover organizations that share your sustainability interests.
• Learn how companies, non-profits and institutions are making TheChange and follow their sustainability journey.
• Engage in conversation and get involved in the movement.

TheChange seeks a social media and sustainable business loving marketing and admin coordinator!

Do you have a head for business and a heart for the world? Do you want to join a start-up that is on a mission to advance the sustainability movement city by city across North America? Then join us in TheChange!

TheChange is a platform for social commerce, helping people discover organizations committed to sustainability in a relevant and engaging way. People use the platform to shop, work and study for change while organizations use TheChange to connect with a highly targeted and motivated audience. TheChange.com was launched on May 15th with the participation of over 50 of BC's leading sustainable companies and NGO's. They have big plans for future development, including their latest project ethicalDeal.com (daily deals from local green companies). It's an exciting time to join the team!

TheChange is looking for someone that loves social media and sustainable business to help us manage and execute our (online and offline) marketing strategy as well as provide content development and administrative support.

We offer a unique work environment that is casual, and fun, yet fast paced and challenging. As a start-up we all work together as a single team. We expect everyone to go the extra mile, take the initiative, and work with little supervision. Our purpose drives us and we really wouldn’t want the typical 9-5 job anyways … after all we’re building a movement!

Marketing

• Build TheChange community via online campaigns, blogging, video and social network updates
• Write engaging ad copy for sustainability profiles on TheChange & ethicalDeal
• Attend and coordinate community events and promotions
• Develop promotional materials
• Conduct market research to guide marketing strategy
• Coordinate weekly features on TheChange
• Develop monthly newsletters
• Monitor web analytics and create detailed reports

Administration

• Respond to customer inquiries via email and phone
• Bookkeeping including: invoicing, deposits, payables, receivables, gst, payroll, Pay Pal and budget tracking
• Other tasks as required

Bonus

• Advanced SEO experience
• MailChimp, Google Analytics experience
• Previous advertizing copy experience
• Media relations

Job Requirements

• Ability to deal with flexible schedules, may be some Saturday and Sunday trade shows or green events.
• Sales and marketing skills to properly represent brand to customers and at occasional community events
• Must have laptop and cell phone available for work use

Please note: Our start-up is supported by a government program that funds innovative technology start-ups. This program requires that new hires are 30 years or younger, have post secondary education and are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Who you are:

• You’re really excited at the prospect of promoting sustainable business and helping more people get involved in the green economy
• You’re also excited to get involved with a start-up, learn tons and grow with a company
• You enjoy social media and see it as the way to build B2C relationships
• You have a demonstrated understanding of current social media platforms, have developed online content and have at least a basic knowledge of SEO
• You’re an excellent writer, with an eye for detail, and can write copy that’s both educational and entertaining
• You have excellent self-management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• You are a motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic individual, great team player
• You can handle stress, multiple projects and ever changing priorities
• You’re cool and comfortable with doing bookkeeping and general admin tasks (you know excel, word, and powerpoint – or the Mac equivalents!)

How to Apply

Full time salaried position, compensation dependent on experience. Ideal for someone with 3-5 years experience in a related field.

E-mail annalea@thechange.com with why you're interested in the position, your resume and any links to your online presence (linkedin, twitter, blogs etc.). Must be Vancouver based.

They're hiring by July 31, 2010 so don’t delay; get your application in today!