Employer: Berkshire Conservation District
78 Center Street, Suite 206
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-1776 x 102
berkshireconservationdistrict@gmail.com
Position: Bulb Sale Coordinator
Salary: $12.50/hr
Hours: 10-20 hours per week, except 40 hours during the last week
This is a temporary, part-time position with the potential for growth
Berkshire Conservation District is seeking a part-time Bulb Sale Coordinator to start immediately to coordinate and oversee the 2014 Fall Bulb Sale fundraiser. The position will run July through October with the possibility of extending into next year for the 2015 spring seedling sale. There is also the possibility, should the right candidate be found, to hire the incumbent at more hours and responsibilities to also serve as part-time office administrator.
The incumbent must be trustworthy, responsible, and organized. The Coordinator is responsible for processing customer orders, confirming orders and shipments with wholesale suppliers, media outreach and publicity, updating the customer database, coordinating volunteers, overseeing sale work week and sale pickup day, and handling overstock sales and donations. Experience with coordinating events and volunteers is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Computer skills: spreadsheets and word processing, MS Office Programs (including Access and Excel)
- Multi-tasking, staying organized, meeting deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Coordinating and leading volunteers
- Event planning, fundraising, and/or ordering
- Social media and publicity
- Database design with Microsoft Access a plus
- Customer Service
To apply please email a resume and cover letter to berkshireconservationdistrict@gmail.com. For questions concerning this position, the interim administrator can be reached on Thursdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm at (413) 443-1776 x 102.