Job Description

Do you love Vancouver? Are you the go-to person when it comes to planning a night out, always ready with a recommendation for the city\xe2\x80\x99s most seasoned finds and hidden hotspots? As the Vancouver Community Manager, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a full-time Yelp employee (working out of your home or anywhere with secure WiFi) at the helm of a vibrant, buzzing community of locals who drink, shop and play their way through the city via peer recommendations on Yelp.


Community Managers are driven, self-motivated, charismatic, and organized as they\xe2\x80\x99re tasked with wrangling a slew of to-do\xe2\x80\x99s both on- and offline, from writing and moderating to party planning and ring leading!

Where you come in:

• You will plan events! Conceptualize, negotiate, plan and execute cool, fun and buzzworthy (big wow factor!) events/parties
• You will connect with Yelpers and business owners in person and online via all social media channel (and of course, Yelp)
• You will be in charge of marketing outreach for the area - connect with the right local organizations, barter weekly newsletter sponsorships for promotion of Yelp
• You will socialize and meet up with Yelpers. Attend local events. See and be seen. In the scene. Be the Mayor. Always on time.
• You will write locally compelling newsletters weekly and inspiring reviews daily, as well as persuasive pitches to venue owners and marketing partners
• You will be accountable with stellar communication to your team, peers and those who support you at Yelp HQ

What it takes to succeed:

• You are driven!
• You are a social connector. You are the hub of your social world. You know everyone. Everyone knows you. The fun one. Diplomatic, too
• You reside in Vancouver and consider yourself a local expert (see below)
• You have more than a few years of post-graduate professional experience
• You love to write - you know who you are... pencils down!

Other requirements:

• 4-year college/university degree OR a minimum of 5 years event planning/community building experience
• Currently living and rocking out in Vancouver
• Experience with social media marketing, social networking, guerilla marketing tactics, and event planning

Ready to apply? Submit the following (all required):

• Cover letter/note showcasing your writing skills, general personality and style.
• Resume highlighting your relevant experience.
• A link to your Yelp profile.

What you\'ll get:

• Available your first day: Full medical, vision, and dental (Employee-only plans available at no cost to the employee)
• 15 days PTO per year for first 2 years of employment (accrual begins on date of hire); number of PTO days increases after 2 years of tenure, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday
• Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• RRSP and DPSP retirement savings plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Compensation range is CAD$65,000 to CAD$75,000 annually. You may also be offered benefits.