Receptionist/ Office Assistant
Growing Power is in search for an exceptional receptionist with superb organizational and office skills. This person should understand our mission and be passionate about our cause. Growing Power cultivates an “organic” work environment where things can change anytime. We are looking for someone who is up for a challenge to work in a busy, chaotic but extremely rewarding environment. We are leading the Good Food Movement and Revolution - Join us!
About Growing Power
Growing Power was started in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1993 by Will Allen, a 2008 winner of a MacArthur “Genius Award” who has long worked to produce and deliver healthy food to low-income communities. It is a national nonprofit organization and land trust supporting people from diverse backgrounds, and the environments in which they live, by helping to provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all communities. Growing Power implements this mission by providing hands-on training, on-the-ground demonstration, outreach and technical assistance through the development of Community Food Systems that help people grow, process, market and distribute food in a sustainable manner.
About Will Allen
Will Allen, son of a sharecropper, former professional basketball player, ex-corporate sales leader, and now farmer, has become recognized as among the preeminent thinkers of our time on agriculture and food policy. The founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc., a farm and community food center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Allen is widely considered the leading authority in the expanding field of urban agriculture. At Growing Power and in community food projects across the nation and around the world, Allen promotes the belief that all people, regardless of their economic circumstances, should have access to fresh, safe, affordable and nutritious foods at all times. Using methods he has developed over a lifetime, Allen trains community members to become community farmers, assuring them a secure source of good food without regard to political or economic forces. In 2010 Mr. Allen joined First Lady Michelle Obama as she launched the White House’s “Let’s Move” campaign to address issues affecting American youth and the risk of obesity and Mr. Allen was also recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Primary Duties:
- Answer phone calls and address general callers’ questions, or route calls appropriately.
- Answer general staff email and respond in a timely manner.
- Assist other staff with the email and communications needs.
- Assist other staff members on the farm with tour schedules, volunteers, meetings, and interns.
- Maintain and enter database of contacts on a weekly basis from tours, volunteers and business cards.
- Assist in maintaining media archives; newspapers, photos, video.
- Assist with shipping of GP products; shipping of worms, GP wear, worm castings, etc.
- Assemble marketing materials for Growing Power and Will Allen by preparing folders, organizing material for off-site events, and maintaining a steady inventory at all times.
- Coordinate workshop registration and materials, and be available during those weekends.
- Assist CEO & staff at all times including but not limited to farming activities such as unloading trucks with compost, produce and other supplies and assisting our retail store as needed.
- Other tasks as assigned, including assistance with special projects to support ongoing program work.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Must be willing to work in a fast paced farming atmosphere.
- Strong customer service is a MUST!
- Experience working as a receptionist preferred, handling a multi-line phone system; professional and articulate telephone manner required.
- Superb organizational skills to help maintain a tight work space.
- High level of proficiency with computers, web-based emails, and with Microsoft Office - specifically Excel and Word. Power Point a plus.
- Design/ Web/ Marketing background is a plus, but not required.
- Must be a self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both in and out of the office.
- Must be able to juggle and shift priorities without getting frustrated.
- Ability to lift and move boxes/items up to 40lbs.
- Must be able to work specific weekends (Saturday and Sunday weekend workshops and special events).
This position reports to: Office Manager
Salary & Benefits: Growing Power offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a weekly market basket.
Deadline: February 15th 2012
How to apply: Please submit resume and cover letter addressing above qualifications with subject line Receptionist/ Office Assistant to: staff@growingpower.org
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