The Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area is currently hiring for one full-time Community Engagement Coordinator role, at 35 hours per week.
Position Overview
The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in fostering strong relationships with BIA members, managing communications, and supporting the vibrancy of downtown Hamilton. This position involves maintaining the BIA’s membership database, creating and executing marketing strategies, and tracking streetscape issues to improve community infrastructure. The successful candidate will be organized, adaptable, skilled in social media, and passionate about enhancing the downtown Hamilton experience through active engagement and strategic initiatives.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and web management tools (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WordPress).
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an outgoing personality, comfortable engaging with members and fostering positive relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Highly responsible, adaptable, and self-motivated, with a resourceful and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
- Knowledge of the Downtown Hamilton BIA and the surrounding community is considered an asset.
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends to fulfill role obligations, including infrastructure audits, content creation, and BIA/community event support.
You can find more information about the position here.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Community Engagement Coordinator + (Your Full Name)” to info@downtownhamilton.org no later than Sunday, October 12, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Downtown Hamilton BIA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support your needs.