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  • 07 Jul 2021 by Amy Robinson

    LOCO BC is looking to expand our network of contractors. We are a small and nimble BC-registered non-profit organization. We work with contractors on a variety of projects and tasks on an as-needed basis. There are a variety of tasks listed here that we require support with throughout the year. We don’t expect all the tasks to be performed by the same person; let us know which tasks interest you and skill set. Through this process we hope to create a short roster of consultants we can call on when we need them. Some work will begin immediately.

    You will be contracted on a part-time basis, and will be expected to determine your own hours, work from your own workspace, and use your own equipment. You must operate your own business or sole proprietorship, charge and pay GST (if you exceed the income threshold). LOCO will provide access to subscriptions, tools, etc. to help facilitate completion of the work. 

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    Tasks 

    1- Communications & Partner Engagement: 

    • Membership management 
    • Member communication 
    • Social media planning & content development
    • Campaign development & execution
      • Partnership engagement (may include developing proposals, outreach, etc.)
      • Event management (currently online via Zoom, in person potentially one day again)
      • Business engagement
      • Development of communications materials (stories on businesses, social media collateral)
      • Campaign management:
        • Communicate with partners
        • Communicate with businesses
        • Interview businesses
        • Fill out Community Impact Assessment based on business interview
        • Develop business stories
        • Develop campaign collateral (posts, ads, videos)
        • Plan social media posts

    2 - Research Work: 

    • Proposal writing
    • Research partners and allies to work on various projects
    • Primary and Secondary Research on topics that may include: 
      • Economic impacts of independent businesses 
      • Government policy (tax, development, etc) affecting the enabling environment for independent businesses to thrive
      • Development and commercial affordability 
    • Report writing
    • Manage development of report outcomes like infographics (from outside contractors) based on research reports
    • Media relations (press releases, develop key messages)

    3 - Business Engagement

    • Outreach to independent businesses to:
      • Attend workshops 
      • Organize and conduct interviews to complete Community Impact Assessment and develop business stories as part of campaigns
      • Provide business stories for media

    4 - Outreach to Partners

    • #BCBuyLocal campaign management 
    • Outreach to #BCBuyLocal and other research partners for research purposes, surveys, focus groups, program development, etc.

    Skills

    • Able to juggle a variety of tasks at once
    • Strategic thinker
    • Good writer
    • Good grasp of social media tools
    • Good grasp of business technology tools (g suite, etc.)
    • Good communication skills
    • Project management skills
    • Social media planning & content development
    • Relationship development & management skills
    • Marketing skills

    Rates

    Rates are negotiable, and depend on skill level and experience. They range from ~$25-100 per hour. 

    Other Things to Note

    You will be responsible to provide all your own equipment (computer, cellphone, etc). LOCO will provide all software tools and user licenses necessary to complete the work (Stock photos, Canva, Animoto, etc.). 

    All applicants will be considered without attention to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability status. Our goal is to work with consultants of all ages, that reflect the rich diversity of our Province and the country.  

    How to Apply 

    Fill out this form to apply.