Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Salary: 28,000 (25,000 basic pay + 3,000 communications allowance)
Work set-up: Hybrid in Siargao Island
Lokal Lab is a grassroots NGO that aims to support and empower the local community of Siargao through sustainable projects inspired by island cultures.
Lokal Lab Project Description
The Hub is LokalLab's social/fundraising enterprise wing, promoting sustainable living and the circular economy through immersive experiences rooted in Siargao's culture.
It encompasses three main initiatives:
- Lokal HUB: Is a Venue hosting authentic and cultural events that can be rented by third parties for events that aligns with lokallabs mission and vision.
- Lokal Snackbar: Provides affordable, locally-sourced Filipino comfort food, showcasing sustainable business practices.
- Lokal Experience: Offers sustainable and culturally immersive tours and workshops, connecting visitors with Siargao's natural beauty and local communities.
- Lokal Tabo: A zero-waste community market, providing a platform for local farmers and artisans to sell their products while promoting sustainable consumption.
All profits from The Hub are reinvested into LokalLab's NGO programs, creating a self-sustaining model for community development and environmental conservation.
II. Nature and Scope of Work
The Hub Social Enterprise Manager will lead Lokal Lab's social enterprise ventures, including the farm to table Snackbar, culturally immersive Experiences, and the zero-waste Tabo community market. The primary focus of this role is developing and executing innovative marketing strategies and forging strategic partnerships that directly drive foot traffic and sales for The Hub’s enterprises by collaborating with aligned businesses and creating joint promotions or co-branded events.
Responsibilities:
Social Enterprise Management & Growth:
- Supervise and support daily operations: Provide guidance to teams managing day-to-day activities across all social enterprise initiatives (Snackbars, Experiences, Tabo). Ensure workflows are efficient, systems are streamlined, and regularly review staff performance, inventory, supplies, and customer service standards.
- Drive revenue growth: Develop and implement strategies to increase sales, optimize pricing, and maximize profitability across all ventures.
- Boost foot traffic & customer engagement: Design and execute innovative marketing campaigns to attract new customers, increase brand awareness, and foster customer loyalty.
- Facilitate menu development and innovation: Ensure the regular introduction of new recipes and menu items for the Snackbars by empowering and collaborating with the kitchen team. Guide the process to align with Lokal Lab’s values of using local, seasonal ingredients and promoting Filipino cuisine, while providing support to refine and implement new offerings.
- Oversee Lokal Experience enhancement: Support the Lokal Experience Tour Coordinator in continuously improving tours by ensuring new partnerships and opportunities are explored. Provide strategic direction and feedback to enhance customer satisfaction and deepen cultural immersion while aligning with Lokal Lab’s mission.
- Guide Tabo market development: Work closely with the Tabo Market Coordinator to expand the market by attracting new vendors, diversifying product offerings, and promoting the market to both locals and tourists. Provide strategic oversight and support to ensure growth aligns with Lokal Lab’s values and objectives.
- Team leadership: Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment. This includes hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.
Fundraising & Partnerships:
- Cultivate strategic partnerships: Identify and build relationships with businesses and organizations that align with LokalLab's mission and values.
- Develop collaborative events: Propose and organize joint fundraising and awareness events with partners, ensuring alignment with LokalLab's brand and maximizing community engagement.
- Explore sponsorship opportunities: Secure sponsorships for LokalLab's programs and events, leveraging the social enterprises as platforms for brand promotion.
Financial Management & Administration:
- Budget management: Develop and manage budgets for all social enterprise initiatives, ensuring all activities are within budget and aligned with financial targets.
- Financial reporting & analysis: Track income and expenses, analyze financial performance, and provide regular reports to the Executive Director.
- Pricing & cost control: Implement effective pricing strategies and cost control measures to maximize profitability.
- Tax compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and filings.
- Permit & licensing: Maintain all necessary permits and licenses for the social enterprises.
- Salary & benefits administration: Manage employee salaries and benefits within the allocated budget.
Product Development & Marketing:
- Collaborate on merchandise development: Work with Lokal Lab’s marketing team to propose and develop new merchandise that aligns with Lokal Lab’s brand and showcases its social enterprises, ensuring items reflect the organization’s values and appeal to diverse audiences.
- Collaborate on marketing and communications: Partner with Lokal Lab’s marketing team to create and execute marketing campaigns across social media, the website, and local media. Focus on increasing brand visibility and promoting events and offerings while leveraging shared resources and expertise.
