Description
ABOUT LIBA: The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) is a non-profit 501(c)6 organization established in 2005 to promote locally owned businesses in Louisville. We promote the “Buy Local First” and “keep Louisville weird” campaigns. Local, independent businesses (those that are owned at least 51% by Louisville-area residents who have the authority to make all business decisions) are critically important to both the economic strength of the city and to the character and quality of life that it reflects. Over 850 local businesses are members of LIBA. Staff currently consists of a full-time Director and part-time Membership Engagement Director.
Job Title: Events & Community Engagement Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
Pay rate: $23/hour, 20-25 hours per week, very flexible scheduling
Application deadline: Friday, July 31
Submit resume and application questions via this website: https://wkf.ms/3RbbSCO
About the Role
Do you love bringing people together, obsess over the perfect event flow, and get a tiny thrill from a well-organized spreadsheet? Are you someone who loves the unique characteristics of neighborhoods all over town and want to see them thrive? If so, you might be our next Events & Community Engagement Manager.
This role steers the ship for our monthly member events, neighborhood initiatives in West and South Louisville, and five major public-facing events each year. You’ll be the mastermind behind gatherings that celebrate local businesses, spark connections, and remind people why Louisville’s independent businesses make it special.
What You’ll Do
Monthly Member Events
Dream up and execute member meetups, workshops, happy hours, panel chats—whatever brings our local business community together.
Hunt down great venues, fabulous food, and speakers who don’t put people to sleep.
Spread the word in fun, creative ways.
Keep events fresh, friendly, and totally worth showing up for.
Five Major Public Events and Event Series
Own the planning, production, and day-of magic for five of our biggest public happenings: Louisville Local Business Expo (January), Buy Local Fair (June), South Points Buy Local Fair (July), Small Business Saturday events for West, and for South (November).
Our West Louisville volunteer teams will work with you to produce the West On Wednesday series (approx. 4 times/year) and West Louisville Trailblazers (approx. 2 times/year).
Work with vendors, volunteers and sponsors like a boss.
Build timelines that run smooth and come in on time
Community + Connection
Become a familiar, friendly face to members, partners, volunteers, and everyone who loves local.
Coordinate the monthly huddles of our West and South teams of committed volunteers.
Build relationships that make events easier, better, and more joyful.
Help people feel like they’re part of something bigger.
Communications & Creative Stuff
Team up with our marketing folks on event promotions, graphics, storytelling, and social content.
Be comfortable talking to local media outlets.
Admin
Track budgets, contracts, invoices, and attendance. We’re a nonprofit, so all our events raise dollars and awareness for the cause.
Keep event details organized in ways that future-you will thank you for.
Become an expert in Wild Apricot, a user-friendly online membership software program that tracks our members, events, and invoices, and also generates our website and newsletters.
You Might Be Our Person If…
You believe buying local is important to our local economy and community character.
You’ve planned events big or small and didn’t break a sweat (or at least hid it well).
You’re a people person who loves local businesses and community energy.
You’re creative, organized, and allergic to unnecessary red tape.
You communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and laugh easily.
You’re cool with working the occasional evening or weekend event.
You’ve got a knack for making things feel welcoming, polished, and fun.
What We Offer
A flexible, low-bureaucracy workplace where ideas move fast.
A chance to champion local, independent businesses in Louisville.
A team that values creativity, humor, and good snacks.
LIBA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks applicants who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.
