Coworking Community Specialist

Tired of working shifts and trying to manage your budget off of tips? We love restaurant, retail, and hospitality folks.ALX Community seeks an energetic, hard-working, and sociable Community Specialist for one of our beautiful coworking locations in Old Town Alexandria. This position is the heartbeat of Alexandria—responsible for fostering a welcoming, focused work environment for members and guests, organizing and executing all types of meetings, and working for Old Town’s best-shared coworking community.Does this sound like you?You also have an uncanny ability to multitask, yet still perform every assignment with immaculate precision. Nothing can get past you, and you’re sure to follow up on every task to make sure it’s completed right and on time. From introducing the space to new guests to overseeing the needs of over 600 unique members, the Community Specialist is a self-disciplined problem-solver eager to go the extra mile for members and guests.From the warmth you exude as you build relationships with our members to the effectiveness you demonstrate when managing multiple activities at once, it all adds up to ensure you always embody the ALX culture of learning, growing, and giving... and have tons of fun in the process!What will you be doing?Blow the minds of every member and guest with your hospitalityKeep our beautiful community spotlessCreate regular events to dazzle and engage membersHelp us show off our space by providing toursConduct new member orientationImpress our members with your amazing troubleshooting skillsCreate an inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and creativity - both internally and externallyAnd there is other stuff that is less flashy but needed like inventorying, ordering and stocking supplies, answering phones, and mail/package managementCreate an inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and creativity - both internally and externallyWho are you?It’s all about people! Being on the ALX Community team means always being attuned to people's needs and being customer-centricGetting the job done is criticalYou should be a practical, creative, fast-thinker who is constantly on their feet and aware that others are counting on youYou should be a results-driven individual who, with very thorough processes, is a great methodologistMulti-tasking should be a breeze for youBe familiar with the startup and small business ecosystem along with the daily happenings of the cityFired up about ALX Community; you are ready to live, eat and breathe ALX, spreading the love to everyone you encounterWhat’s your background?Restaurant, Hospitality, or Retail background strongly desiredExperience in SalesExcellent computer skillsGreat verbal and written communication skillsTechnically and physically strong (able to pick up 20-30 pds)Marketing savvyWe will provide you with these perks and more:A dog-friendly, flexible working environment where regular silliness is celebratedA place where you are appreciated, valued, and cared about dailyOpportunity to learn, grow, and build a great careerChance to give back regularly to critical social causes and organizationsFlexible vacation policyRich medical, dental, and vision coverageFlip-flop-friendly dress codeALX Community's mission is to be more than a workspace. We’re a community where members can work, meet, collaborate, learn, and give back to the city of Alexandria, VA, which we all love and call home. Our unique hyperlocal focus actively supports local businesses and the DC region through community-caring initiatives, events, TALXs, and sponsorships.ALX Community celebrates diversity and inclusion.Benefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insurance