Coworking Manager

J&L Companies, an award-winning, family-owned and operated real estate company in Newark, NJ, seeks a dynamic, results-oriented leader with exceptional operational precision and attention to detail to support the launch and management of a new coworking space located within one of our residential buildings. This role requires a hands-on operator with real experience in coworking who can take full ownership and confidently guide the project from the ground up.

As the Coworking Manager, you will lead the daily and strategic operations of our coworking space, ensuring a seamless member experience while driving growth, efficiency, and profitability. You will manage memberships, events and the facilities, balancing a hospitality-driven mindset with operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at relationship building.

This is an onsite leadership role offering the opportunity to directly shape the success and expansion of our community.

Membership Engagement & Retention

• Serve as the primary leader and point of contact for members, ensuring an exceptional and consistent experience.
• Drive retention and growth through proactive engagement, data-driven strategies, and community building initiatives.
• Oversee member onboarding, offboarding, and feedback cycles, identifying trends to improve satisfaction.
• Curate and execute social, professional, and wellness events that foster collaboration and strengthen community ties.
• Develop partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance member value and visibility.
• Support occupancy goals by managing tours, outreach and following up with prospective members.
• Represent the brand with professionalism and authenticity, ensuring alignment with company culture and values.

Building Operations & Management

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