Innovate Springfield is hiring!

What is Preview Day?

Innovate Springfield (iSPI) is a community of curious minds exploring new ideas, examining challenges, and creating solutions. We are looking for someone to help manage our community. If you are hyper-organized and solution-driven, you should reach out and show us why you would be a great Community Manager for iSPI.

the job details

Official iSPI Greeter/Welcome Wagon

Serve as the first face seen at iSPI and welcome all visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answer or refer inquiries regarding membership, events, and more. You really need to like people.
Give tours of the iSPI office to potential members and walk-ins.
Purchase and maintain office supplies.
Be a snail mail expert: incoming, outgoing-- you'll handle it all.
Open and close office and ensure the premise is fully secured upon leaving.
Coordinate with building maintenance staff on work orders. You'll get to know Eddie. Eddie fixes stuff. Eddie is awesome.

Administrative Champion

Provide support to the Executive Director, Social Innovation Program Coordinator, and iSPI volunteers as needed. It takes a village, and you will be a central part of that village.
Assist with editing and production of promotional materials and monthly e-newsletter.
Assist with website updates.
Maintain all files, records, databases, calendars, and policies and procedures.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Assist in preparation of materials for Board and committee meetings.
Transcribe minutes for Board and Committee meetings.
Complete follow-up tasks after meetings. Experience with whip cracking a plus.

Party Planning Committee Chair

Coordinate arrangements for internal meetings and events.
Coordinate special events and workshops at iSPI and provide staff support at events (catering, donations, setting up the space for programs, invitations, tracking RSVPs, and media inquiries). Serve as all-around iSPI Cruise Director.
Assist in staffing events at iSPI during and after business hours.

Membership Manager

Provide first-time tours to potential members.
Register new members in invoicing system. Coordinate and track monthly membership invoicing.
Coordinate all new member needs (door codes, printer installation, etc.).
Assist with weekly membership correspondence regarding upcoming events and activities at iSPI.
Work with Executive Director to plan and execute new member orientations and on-boarding.

preferences

Qualities

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information effectively.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Administrative support experience.
MS Office and Adobe Office Suite proficient.
Familiarity with business, non-profit, and/or event planning a plus.

Qualified applicants should have a high degree of personal initiative and ability to work independently with the desire and ability to meet aggressive and strategic goals; have strong written and oral communication skills and be an active listener; and be well-organized and diligent.

show us what you bring to the table

(how to apply)

By January 20, 2017, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Innovate Springfield
Search Committee
205 South Fifth Street, Suite 930
Springfield, IL 62701

OR via email to: howdy@innovatespringfield.org

Innovate Springfield is hiring!

What is Preview Day?

the job details

Official iSPI Greeter/Welcome Wagon

Serve as the first face seen at iSPI and welcome all visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answer or refer inquiries regarding membership, events, and more. You really need to like people.

Give tours of the iSPI office to potential members and walk-ins.

Purchase and maintain office supplies.

Be a snail mail expert: incoming, outgoing-- you'll handle it all.

Open and close office and ensure the premise is fully secured upon leaving.

Coordinate with building maintenance staff on work orders. You'll get to know Eddie. Eddie fixes stuff. Eddie is awesome.

Administrative Champion

Provide support to the Executive Director, Social Innovation Program Coordinator, and iSPI volunteers as needed. It takes a village, and you will be a central part of that village.

Assist with editing and production of promotional materials and monthly e-newsletter.

Assist with website updates.

Maintain all files, records, databases, calendars, and policies and procedures.

Work on special projects as assigned.

Assist in preparation of materials for Board and committee meetings.

Transcribe minutes for Board and Committee meetings.

Complete follow-up tasks after meetings. Experience with whip cracking a plus.

Party Planning Committee Chair

Coordinate arrangements for internal meetings and events.

Coordinate special events and workshops at iSPI and provide staff support at events (catering, donations, setting up the space for programs, invitations, tracking RSVPs, and media inquiries). Serve as all-around iSPI Cruise Director.

Assist in staffing events at iSPI during and after business hours.

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Membership Manager

Provide first-time tours to potential members.

Register new members in invoicing system. Coordinate and track monthly membership invoicing.

Coordinate all new member needs (door codes, printer installation, etc.).

Assist with weekly membership correspondence regarding upcoming events and activities at iSPI.

Work with Executive Director to plan and execute new member orientations and on-boarding.

preferences

Qualities

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Ability to work independently.

Strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.

Ability to handle sensitive information effectively.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Administrative support experience.

MS Office and Adobe Office Suite proficient.

Familiarity with business, non-profit, and/or event planning a plus.

Qualified applicants should have a high degree of personal initiative and ability to work independently with the desire and ability to meet aggressive and strategic goals; have strong written and oral communication skills and be an active listener; and be well-organized and diligent.

show us what you bring to the table

(how to apply)

By January 20, 2017, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Innovate Springfield Search Committee 205 South Fifth Street, Suite 930 Springfield, IL 62701

OR via email to: howdy@innovatespringfield.org

Innovate Springfield
Search Committee
205 South Fifth Street, Suite 930
Springfield, IL 62701