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Summer (Temporary) Event Coordinator

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Oregon - America North
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Part Time / Per Day
Level First Level
Deadline 27/05/2012
Company Name Ecotrust
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Title: Summer (Temporary) Event Coordinator 
Reports to: Event Logistics Manager, Event Coordinator, Event Sales & Marketing Manager, Director of Events
Status: Part-time. On-call. Variable hours. Estimated 8–18 hours per week
Posting Date: 5/17/12 
Application Deadline: 5/27/12
Start Date: 6/14/12

Summary: The Summer Event Coordinator will work with the Ecotrust Event Staff to assist and service events happening within the Natural Capital Center. Physical work is involved. The Summer Event Coordinator will be involved with event setup and breakdown of events, which entails frequently moving tables, chairs and other conference and event equipment. This person will also provide light housekeeping and security for events. The Summer Event Coordinator will be the clients’ main point of contract during events and ensure that clients’ audio/visual needs are met. Qualified candidates must be an effective team player and committed to the organization’s mission of Ecotrust. This is a part-time position, mainly weekends, weekend evenings, and possibly additional weekday shifts. Additional hours are possible, based on the candidate’s flexibility with their schedule, performance, and ambition. This position is from late May/early June to September/ October of 2012. Qualified candidates must be an effective team player and committed to Ecotrust’s mission.

Background: In the Fall of 2001 Ecotrust moved its headquarters to the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center, an historic 1895 building in the Pearl District restored using environmentally benign building practices. The building has become a gathering place and marketplace for the exchange of environmentally and socially responsible goods, services and ideas for the Pacific Northwest. The Natural Capital Center features environmentally sensitive construction, a community of tenants and a very unique event center. The event center is an integral part of Ecotrust’s mission of encouraging the exchange of ideas for a sustainable future.

Duties include:

  • Main point of contact for clients on the event day
  • Setup audiovisual equipment and troubleshoot as needed
  • Setup and teardown for events
  • Light housekeeping of event spaces, to include but not limited to: wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming and mopping floors, taking out the trash, recycling, and composting
  • Light office work
  • Building security (unlock and lockup)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High level of customer service/client care
  • Reliable, responsible, and respectable
  • Highly personable, proactive and self-motivated
  • Ability to prioritize as the situation demands
  • Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot as needed
  • Able to lift 50 lb. or more (must be able to move conference center furniture on own)
  • Enthusiasm for the mission of Ecotrust
  • Enthusiasm and knowledge about audio/visual equipment a plus
  • Work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to occasionally do repetitive tasks (set-up/teardown)
  • Cleanliness and organized

Compensation: This is a part-time, hourly position. Starting pay is $13.00 an hour. Ecotrust is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Please send résumé, Ecotrust application, and cover letter outlining “what makes a great Summer Event Coordinator” to Chad M. Derosier, Event Logistics Manager, with “Summer EC Application” in the subject line.

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