Job Description

About Thrive Urban Wellness

Located in the heart of Historic Main Street Newmarket, Thrive Urban Wellness is a shared space wellness hub and boutique that integrates specialized therapeutic and holistic care with a curated selection of wellness brands and products. Alongside our practitioners, our boutique reflects our commitment to sourcing products that align with our values and support the wellbeing of our community.

About the Role

We are seeking a

Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator

to join our team in an

onsite, part-time role

.

This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting with people face-to-face while also using digital tools to grow Thrive's presence as a local wellness hub. You will welcome clients, support practitioners, and assist boutique operations, while also managing Thrive's Google Business Profiles (GBP), capturing photos and videos, and creating short-form content that highlights services, events, and partnerships.

You'll help Thrive grow by welcoming new practitioners, strengthening support for our current team, and making more in-person and virtual wellness services accessible to our community.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Community Engagement

Serve as the first point of contact: greet clients, respond to inquiries, manage bookings and payments. Build strong relationships with clients, practitioners, and local community members. Support boutique retail operations, including product recommendations. Assist with Thrive events (e.g., Wellness Wednesdays) through planning, logistics, and onsite support.

Practitioner & Service Growth

Support practitioner onboarding (bios, photos, GBP updates, introductions). Promote practitioner services and highlight open booking times to help fill schedules. By supporting practitioner growth and bookings, you'll help expand access to therapeutic and holistic care while strengthening Thrive's role as a trusted community hub. Track service utilization and share insights to increase availability and accessibility.

Marketing & Digital Presence

Manage and optimize multiple Google Business Profiles: updates, posts, photos/videos, reviews. Capture and edit photos and short videos for GBP, website, and events. Draft short-form content in Thrive's brand voice for GBP posts, boutique highlights, and email/newsletter copy. Coordinate with Thrive's social media team to ensure content is published consistently. Monitor engagement and provide monthly insights on GBP and community activity.

Product Sourcing & Partnerships

Help research and source trending and traditional wellness products for Thrive's boutique. Collaborate with local businesses and product partners for cross-promotions, pop-ups, and boutique features. Support Thrive's presence at community events to build partnerships and visibility.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, community engagement, or customer service. Hands-on experience managing and optimizing a Google Business Profile (GBP) with posts, photos, videos, and reviews. Comfortable capturing and editing basic photography and short-form video. Basic understanding of SEO and digital content optimization. Strong interpersonal skills; confident as the first point of contact for clients. Proficient with: Shopify (POS & online store) Google Suite (Docs, Sheets) Canva Pro Social scheduling tools (Plann by Linktree or similar) Organized, reliable, and able to work independently.

Workplace Culture

At Thrive, we work as a collective -- a group of independent practitioners and staff connected by a shared passion for health and wellness. Our culture is rooted in respect, equality, and support for one another. We value autonomy, personal responsibility, and mutual care for our shared space.

Perks & Benefits

Casual dress Flexible schedule within part-time hours Profit sharing opportunities 15% staff discount in our wellness boutique Company events & community engagement opportunities

Job Type:

Part-time, onsite (no remote)

Schedule:

Wednesday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with occasional Saturdays

Pay:

CA$18.00-CA$20.00 per hour

"If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in our community, we invite you to apply today! Join us at Thrive Urban Wellness Inc. where your passion for engagement can help others heal, discover, and grow."

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Profit sharing Store discount
Work Location: In person