Community Manager Position

Overview

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a growing organization that deeply values its people, its wider community, and the remarkable power of mindfulness to change our lives and our world for the better. Pause is a trusted leader in the modern mindfulness movement. Our mission is to help people make space every day to nourish their minds, bodies, and hearts in service of creating a more loving and resilient world.

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Job Title: Community Manager

Reports To: Cofounders, Ryan Kenny + Rena Satre Meloy

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Summary
 

The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing and organizing all studio/virtual community offerings and managing the Portland-based studio. They are highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to keep track of multiple moving parts to support. They also value connection and community, are a natural people-person, and will provide an extraordinary experience for Pause community members. 
 

 

​Responsibilities
 

• Membership Program: Manage all member relations including nurturing, celebrating, and engaging our current membership base while helping bring new members into the fold.

• Operations: Manage class/workshop/course/events schedule + coordinate teacher substitutions. Manage online booking software and assist with physical studio operations, including opening/closing the studio, preparing the space for classes, and coordinating studio rentals.

• Communications: Create + manage ongoing inspiring communications (e-newsletters, emails, texts, phone calls, snail mail) with current and prospective members.

• Customer Service: Respond to general inquiries via phone and/or email in a timely and professional manner.
   

 

Required Competencies and Skills
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• Interpersonal skills: Strong communication and relationship-building abilities, fostering positive connections with team members, clients, and external partners.

• Attention to Detail: Strong organization skills, time management skills, accuracy, and thoroughness in all aspects of work.

• Solution-Oriented: A mindset and attitude focused on coming to the table with solutions!

• Initiative: Proactive approach in taking ownership of tasks, demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to drive projects forward independently.

• Reliability: Punctual, responsible, and consistent in meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities.

• Teamwork: Collaborative spirit alongside the capacity to work independently.

• Passion: Enthusiasm and dedication to meditation, mindfulness, wellbeing, conscious leadership, and Pause's mission.
   

 

Preferred Competencies and Skills
 

• Event Coordination: Experience in planning and coordinating events, workshops, or courses, demonstrating the ability to create meaningful experiences for participants and effectively manage logistics.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in using virtual communication tools, scheduling platforms, and membership management software to streamline operations and enhance the overall member experience.

• Marketing and Promotion: Knowledge of marketing strategies, including digital marketing and content creation, to contribute to promotional efforts and help drive attendance to Pause offerings.

• Community Outreach: Experience in community outreach and partnership development to expand Pause's reach and build collaborative relationships with local businesses and organizations.

• Creative Writing: Exceptional writing skills to craft engaging newsletters, emails, and communications that align with Pause's values and resonate with the community.
   

 

Location + Schedule

 

• ​Portland, Oregon (must be local for on-site work)

• There will be some flexibility to work remotely, but this is primarily an on-site position

• This position requires flexibility with some evening and weekend hours

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Salary + Benefits
 

• Hourly Pay ($18-24/hour DOE)

• Part-time Position – 20 hours per week (potential to increase hours over time)

• Self-care + PTO days

• Free Pause membership and attendance to all offerings
   

 

Timeline

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and are aiming for a tentative start date of April 1st for this position.

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Community

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team, intentional pathways and spaces for healing, and an open-hearted community that nurtures inner peace and wholeness for everyone. If you share our values and passion for mindfulness, you’ll find a home here at Pause. 

**All candidates are encouraged to apply.**
 

 

Apply

 

To apply, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter to cofounder Rena Satre Meloy ~ rena @ pausemeditation.org. 

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No phone calls please.