Job Description

Uptown Leamington BIA Part-Time Coordinator Job Description
The Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents businesses in the uptown area.
Our role is to develop the uptown core through beautification, general improvements and upgrades,
promotion, events, and marketing.
Job Title: Part-Time BIA Coordinator
Salary: $22,500/Year plus phone allowance of $30/month
Job Description:
The BIA Coordinator will become the face of the Uptown Leamington BIA by promoting Leamington as
well as providing administrative support and general assistance to the BIA Board. The individual must be
a self-motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational and communication skills to ensure that
priorities are assigned to projects and activities in accordance with what is set forth by the Board. The
BIA Coordinator must be personable, energetic, and organized as well as comfortable working with a
team of local business owners to develop and implement their ideas and encourage a positive future of
growth and prosperity for Leamington.
Qualifications:
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College diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or an equivalent field or
experience
Experience developing and implementing business cases and grant or funding application
processes
Experience demonstratingstrong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and financial
management skills
Motivated, organized, detail-oriented with the ability to concurrently manage projects and
initiatives
Experience with computer software including Microsoft Office
Strong knowledge of marketing, social media, and online communications
Experience building and managing teams, relationships with community partners, liaise with the
Municipality, and managing conflict
Knowledge of the geographical, social, economic and cultural make up of Leamington
Experience working with Associations, Not-for-Profit or BIA organizations a benefit would be an
asset
Duties:
Reporting to the Board of Management through the BIA Chair (or designate), the Coordinator’s
responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Assist, distributeand create effective communications (emails, newsletters, marketing materials)
between the board/committee and the public/business member
Maintain and manage website, social media accounts, and marketing strategy
Establish and maintain a member database
Support, promote and implement BIA events, festivals and beatification projects – required to
plan 2 events per year
Coordinate volunteers when necessary utilizing local resources and talents
Implement programs and policies as approved by the Board such as the CIP Program
Assist in the establishment of positive, constructive and proactive relationships with the BIA
Members; work collaboratively and leverage relationships with other like-minded community
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partners and service groups that may impact BIA initiatives (e.g. Leamington Chamber and
Municipality)
Attend,schedule and prepare agenda, minutes, notes, and follow up of monthly meetings
Attend BIA Conference annually
Prepare cheques, invoices and other financial documents in collaboration with treasurer
Perform and establish cycle of visitation to merchant member
Other duties as assigned