Position Description:

The challenge and the opportunity

“Over the past century, we’ve created the greatest gift in humanity – 30 extra years of life – and we don’t know what to do with it.”
— Joseph Coughlin, Director of the MIT Age Lab

About What’s neXT50

What’s neXT50 (www.whatsnext50.com) is a not-for-profit global community of 1,600+ Transitioners (mid-to-late career individuals and self-described retirees). Our digitally enabled community empowers members to:

• Learn through large-scale events and smaller group discussions

• Connect by building new social networks

• Engage through affinity groups and social impact projects

Our mission

To empower Transitioners to lead engaged and purposeful lives in their later years.

Our vision

To help create a world where age is no longer a barrier to change, growth, achievement, and purpose.

About the role

The Community Engagement Manager will help design, manage, and monitor the What’s neXT50 global online community platform. This individual will be responsible for community outreach and the creation of curated events, content, and other programming that advances the organization’s mission.

They will develop a deep understanding of what brings value to community members and, working closely with a team of Senior Volunteer Advisors, guide the implementation of programming that:

• Builds relationships and new networks

• Promotes a growth mindset toward lifelong learning

• Creates opportunities for giving back

This role reports to the Founder/CEO and works closely with Senior Volunteer Advisors to ensure member interactions align with the organization’s priorities and strategic direction.

This is a newly created hybrid position starting part-time (20 hours per week). The organization intends to fund a full-time role within six months.

Desired qualifications

The Community Engagement Manager will have a minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in:

• Tactical oversight of a digital platform designed to promote community interaction and engagement

• Designing online content and programming suited to a global community of Transitioners

• Event planning and production, including demonstrated success managing event logistics

• Marketing through online and social media, as well as traditional channels

• Proficiency with technology tools including MS Office, Google Analytics, Typeform, MailChimp, and Zoom

Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, are essential.

Job type

Part-time, salaried position

Location

Hybrid – Toronto GTA

Applications

Please send your resume and cover letter, including your compensation target, to:
mehbs@whatsnext50.com