By SBA Admin

Posted on May 4 2024

Hourly Wage Rate: $16; 55 hours per week; 35 hrs per week

Scarborough Business Association (SBA) provides a support system to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in Scarborough.

All activities of the SBA are focused on promoting industry best practices, education, local economic development, collaboration and partnerships, networking opportunities, and a positive image for the region.

SBA makes efforts to ensure that Scarborough receives the attention and the investment it needs for revitalization, economic growth and job creation. In order to achieve these outcomes, SBA is looking for a team member in the role of Membership Coordinator representing the youth of the community with notions and ideas to strengthen our rich Canadian identity.

The Membership Services Manager will assist SBA in promoting economic growth in communities through different initiatives such as, developing membership acquisition strategies, and executing acquisition activities to increasing membership. The purpose of this position is to help SBA achieve its goals to assist small businesses in the Scarborough region to lead innovation and development initiatives and ultimately contributing to creation of new jobs

The tasks and responsibilities of this position will include:

Identify potential SBA member segments and an appropriate acquisition strategy for each segment (i.e. previous members for renewals, high probability new members, student membership, etc.)

Gather information about potential members that will lend to developing an appropriate value proposition for each segment

Assist SBA in helping members by developing and maintaining a database on Scarborough businesses for potential memberships

Executing acquisition activities based on the developed strategies and collaborating with marketing activities where required

Assist in proposing and promoting affinity offerings and other value-add membership features for SBA members

Participate in strategic planning meetings

Participate and assist in special events like ‘Networking Breakfast’ and ‘Networking After 5’events

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

To be eligible for this position, candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications:

Between the age of 15 and 30 years at the start of the employment

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has beenconferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the

employment (NOTE: International students are not eligible); and,

Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to workin Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong written, verbal & organizational skills

Excellent computer skills with experience in social media & Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and with others

Ability to gather data and perform market analysis

Openness to learning

Familiarity with and interest in the community of Scarborough

Please note:

This will primarily be a virtual position with some in-office responsibilities. You will work with a team of students, led by SBA staff and directors.

Posting closes May 24

You Can apply to multiple roles, but please indicate preference Applications should be sent to info@scarboroughbusinessassociation.com