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innovate springfield
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
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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.
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Give tours of the iSPI office to potential members and walk-ins.
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Purchase and maintain office supplies.
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Be a snail mail expert: incoming, outgoing-- you'll handle it all.
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Open and close office and ensure the premise is fully secured upon leaving.
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Coordinate with building maintenance staff on work orders. You'll get to know Eddie. Eddie fixes stuff. Eddie is awesome.
Administrative Champion
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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.
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Assist with editing and production of promotional materials and monthly e-newsletter.
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Assist with website updates.
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Maintain all files, records, databases, calendars, and policies and procedures.
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Work on special projects as assigned.
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Assist in preparation of materials for Board and committee meetings.
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Transcribe minutes for Board and Committee meetings.
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Complete follow-up tasks after meetings. Experience with whip cracking a plus.
Party Planning Committee Chair
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Coordinate arrangements for internal meetings and events.
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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.
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Assist in staffing events at iSPI during and after business hours.
Membership Manager
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Provide first-time tours to potential members.
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Register new members in invoicing system. Coordinate and track monthly membership invoicing.
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Coordinate all new member needs (door codes, printer installation, etc.).
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Assist with weekly membership correspondence regarding upcoming events and activities at iSPI.
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Work with Executive Director to plan and execute new member orientations and on-boarding.
preferences
Qualities
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
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Ability to work independently.
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Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
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Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
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Ability to handle sensitive information effectively.
Experience
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Administrative support experience.
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MS Office and Adobe Office Suite proficient.
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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
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