Business Development Coordinator

LifeHikes is looking for a Business Development Coordinator to support and execute our outreach strategy.   
A career with LifeHikes is an opportunity to work within a global ecosystem of lifelong learners. In joining us, you are embarking on a mission to help people everywhere discover and unleash their full potential. Candidates that align to our core values are people who Get Results, Lead with the Heart, are All about Others, and make Data Driven decisions (GLAD). With humble roots in public service, we remain connected at the core level to the human touch that makes our approach so magical, even as we journey at a rapid pace towards a tech-enabled future.    
 

Reports to: Head of Strategic Growth & Partnerships 

Responsibilities 

1. Build and Maintain Outreach Database: Build, code, and maintain a master database of media contacts, influencers, corporate leaders, and high-value targets. Continuously update records, segment contacts by opportunity type (media, summit, influencer), and ensure data quality. 

2. Execute Media Outreach Campaigns: Support the “50 in 26” media campaign by researching podcast and media opportunities, coordinating outreach with PR Agency, tracking outreach activities, and scheduling appearances for coaches and coalition members. 

3. Coordinate Summit Invitation Outreach: Execute multi-channel outreach for the Global Summit, including stationary invites, email campaigns, direct outreach, and phone follow-ups. Track invitations, responses, and RSVPs, and maintain accurate records for leadership review. 

4. Support Influencer & Strategic Relationship Pipeline: Research and help initiate outreach to athletes, entertainers, authors, and high-profile influencers. Maintain tracking of outreach status and support follow-up efforts aimed at building long-term relationships and brand partnerships. 

5. Develop Engaging Social Media Content: Collaborate to create, schedule, and publish engaging content across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), and emerging platforms, including visual & video content. 

6. Execute Targeted Social & Digital Outreach: Conduct weekly LinkedIn outreach (e.g., ~100 targeted connection requests), maintain consistent posting schedule and prompt engagement cadences for LifeHikes and leadership social media accounts, and support quarterly email campaigns. This may include running and optimizing paid social campaigns in coordination with Marketing team. 

7. Social Media Analytics: Track and report on key social media performance metrics (reach, engagement, follower growth, conversions). Maintain awareness of trends, algorithm changes, and new features 

8. Coordinate Event & Relationship-Building Activities: Support logistics and outreach for showcase events and client dinners in key cities, including invitations, confirmations, and follow-up communications. 

Experience & skills required: 

• Demonstrated experience managing contact lists, CRM systems, or other types of databases with strong attention to detail and data cleanliness. 

• Comfortable executing a high volume of structured outreach activities consistently (e.g., LinkedIn connections, follow-ups, email campaigns) while maintaining accuracy. 

• Experience with LinkedIn, SalesForce.com, email tools such as Reply.io, and basic marketing platforms like Mailchimp. 

• Proficient in social media platforms including LinkedIn (primary), Instagram, and TikTok. 

• Experience with video creation and editing for short-form content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts). 

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, nonverbal), especially the ability to write concise, professional outreach messages to a wide variety of stakeholders. 

• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects at once while ensuring a high level of accuracy. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited oversight.    

• Excellent ability to adapt in a fast-paced and evolving work environment; startup or small company experience preferred.  

• Curious learner who takes responsibility for your own growth, knowledge, and development.  

• Ability to utilize technology, including AI tools, to make your work more efficient. 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people, including clients and cross-functional colleagues, across time zones and cultures.  

Compensation 

$20-25/hour, commensurate with experience. Estimated volume of work is 20 hours/week.