The Community Growth Strategist will play a key role in expanding ISCA's outreach and engagement with educational institutions. Reporting to the Community Growth Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for planning and executing initiatives that increase awareness of accountancy as a career choice and foster relationships with students and educators. This role is crucial in driving the growth of ISCA's student membership and ensuring a strong pipeline of future Chartered Accountants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and executing outreach activities at educational institutions, including career talks, fairs, and other events.
- Collaborate with representatives from educational institutions to support initiatives that promote accountancy and ISCA's programs.
- Maintain effective communication channels with ISCA Student Members, ensuring consistent engagement.
- Support content creation and curation for student and stakeholder communications, coordinating with industry speakers and other departments.
- Manage the distribution of study awards, sponsorships, and book prizes to students, ensuring alignment with ISCA's goals.
- Monitor and analyse community engagement metrics, preparing reports for senior management to assess the effectiveness of initiatives.
- Liaise with the central marketing team to ensure the outreach strategies are aligned with the broader organisational goals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business development, outreach marketing, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working in or with the accountancy education sector or in a related field focused on outreach and partnership development.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in planning and executing outreach initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build partnerships.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Proficient in time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
