Website CoLab Cooperative
You’re passionate about the solidarity economy. You know the power of technology to impact people’s lives. You love to network, have great follow through, and believe we can transform our world together. Does that sound like you? If so, let’s talk about bringing those skills to CoLab Cooperative!
Our cooperative is in a period of evolution and we are restructuring our sales and marketing approach. CoLab is looking for a go-getter with experience in tech and co-ops to support our lead generation efforts and coordinate with our business development and marketing teams to strategize the next phase of CoLab’s growth.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Working with cooperative leadership to develop a sustainable and profitable marketing strategy
Managing the cooperative’s social media accounts
Developing and executing a plan for regular outbound communications
Working with the business development team to manage inbound inquiries
Sharing CoLab’s story and capabilities at conferences, webinars, and other public engagements
Engaging with marketing and management tools like HubSpot, mailchimp, etc.
ABOUT COLAB
CoLab is an international, worker-owned tech collective that builds custom apps and websites for a better world. Our co-op was founded in 2010 to co-create simple, purpose driven solutions to global problems. We are committed to our clients for the long haul, and we bring our entire team to every engagement. We run a very open, flat, and collaborative organization, and invest in one another as friends and coworkers. Our co-op has a path to becoming a member-ownership, which we hope you’ll consider.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
CoLab coworkers bring a wide range of talent and perspectives to our collaboration. We’re looking for people who try to meet complexity with simplicity, and can communicate about it with their peers. As a co-op, we embrace both autonomy and mutual aid. You’ll have clear responsibilities in your role, as well as opportunities to contribute in other areas. We have no criteria around particular background or credentials; we care about your proposals, what you produce, and your growth and happiness with our team. If CoLab sounds like a place for you, read on!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
3+ years of experience in digital marketing with focus on lead generation
Experience managing email lists, social media accounts, etc.
Capacity to evaluate potential market segments and contribute to strategic decisions about where to focus
A connection to the “why” of our work – marketing mission-driven, impact-focused, and service-oriented organization
Solid understanding of B2B marketing components for leading and driving strategy on a variety of client engagements
Comfortable with image generation tools for basic assets, and ability to collaborate with our designers for more complex needs
Experience in digital and interactive product
Fun, energetic attitude
Highly detailed and results-oriented
Resourceful and creative, critical thinker
Up-to-date on the latest marketing and media trends
Interest in highly collaborative workplace
Committed to making the world better for everyone
COLLABORATION SKILLS
Be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism
Listening and navigating client feedback
Experience building client trust and goodwill
Ability to communicate effectively and lovingly with developers and other roles
Communicate proactively and clearly when adjustments are needed in project plans
Provide for excellent client and peer satisfaction
Support project ‘retrospectives’ with insightful feedback
Support reviews of peers and help to optimize org processes
PRINCIPLES
Passion or burning interest for social and environmental justice
See technology as an instrument for bringing about a more equitable and sustainable future.
Thirst for knowledge and curiosity
Highly value generosity and transparency
Seeking a familial environment, where our core strength lies not in smarts, but in togetherness
See business relationships, and specifically co-operative economics, as a central pillar of efforts to better our communities.
Recognize that we are humans before we are of any particular gender, race, class, or religion.
Understand that our work is.collaborative, from the ground up: supporting agency, listening with empathy, speaking with balance, and cultivating unity.
Each is equitably valued for their contributions, regardless of their appearance, identity, or beliefs.
See that working in collaboration with peers as a duo is an inherent strength in most situations
Welcomes diversity of viewpoints
LOCATION
We are a global cooperative, and this position is open to applicants from all regions. We currently have members in North America, Europe, India, and South-East Asia.
COMPENSATION
$30-45/hour based on a transparent rate level system.
TIME COMMITMENT
10-15 hours per week to start, with the possibility for more work over time.
KEY DATES
Applications due ongoing. Anticipated start date asap.
APPLY
PLEASE EMAIL JOBS@COLAB.COOP WITH THE SUBJECT LINE “MARKETING CANDIDATE.”
WE CENTER UNDERREPRESENTED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN OUR WORK. WOMEN, GENDER NON-CONFORMING PEOPLE, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE THE FOLLOWING:
A brief, 2-3 paragraph cover letter about your background and what you hope to bring to this work
A resume or CV and portfolio or professional links
Availability to start and other considerations
Optional: Two questions you have for us
We look forward to talking with you!