Working in collaboration with the BWA Executive Director (ED) and the BWA Program Administrator (PA)

 

Required Skills: Exceptional communication skills (oral, written, presentation, and social), ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders and industry members, proficient using Microsoft office (word, excel, power point, and other platforms), Ability to work independently and self-managed. Knowledge and education in the wood processing industry an asset. Use of car and ability to travel in southwestern Ontario region. Ability to take initiative and problem solve. Education and experience in the wood industry an asset, but not necessary.

 

Areas of Responsibility:

 

1. Member Engagement/Retention: In strategic collaboration with the ED

 

 Regular member visits and contact to maintain member engagement with BWA activities

Learn member needs, trends, ideas, and opportunities to drive BWA events and activities

Communicate above needs and trends to ED and PA to create and drive BWA programming and projects

Track the above data on companies and BWA activities above using shared tools and processes

Utilize website and social media to engage BWA members in collaboration with ED and PA

Participate in member events as deemed necessary in collaboration with the ED

2. BWA Membership Development

 

Marketing and sales of new BWA memberships, with emphasis on Manufacturing members

Tracking of new member lead development and follow-up

Relationship development with potential members

Follow-up to attend BWA quarterly events

3. BWA Event Facilitation

 

Organize, Host and Facilitate BWA events as required in collaboration with ED and PA

Tracking of member attendance and activity using established processes

4. Communication

 

Posting of news articles on events and activities and updates to website and social media

Development of reports and tracking of member activities and data as required

Regular communication with BWA members, ED, PA

Bi-weekly reports on PM activity

Relationship building with key partners

5. BWA Project Management- in collaboration with ED

 

 Management of BWA projects as required

 Tracking of milestones and activities and requirements

 Facilitation of BWA member participation

 Work with ED in proposal application data as required

Since this is a new position with the BWA, other duties will evolve as the position expands with the demands of the cluster

 

If you are interested in applying for this position, send resumes with cover letter to: [email protected]