Hiring: Project Coordinator – Plant Something MA

Plant Something MA seeks an energetic individual to serve as a Project Coordinator to help us grow our green industry consumer marketing and outreach program,. This position offers great variety and the opportunity to work from your own office.  A successful candidate will have experience working within a non-profit/committee setting and must have strong computer, organizational and communication skills.  Preference will be given to people with experience in the nursery, greenhouse and/or landscape industry and who have strong social media, website and marketing experience.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills–ability to juggle several projects at one time
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software–MS Word and Excel a MUST
• Independent worker
• Fundraising experience
• Energetic, organized team player
• Positive attitude
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to accept feedback and act on it.
• Experience with social media tools and programs such as Facebook and Twitter.
• Meeting & event participation which will require in-state travel
• Overall maintenance of project, including:
• Meeting coordination, arrangements & facilitation, agenda development
• Project calendar, timeline and copies of all documents
• Summary compilation for association and grant reporting

Preference

• Knowledge and familiarity with the green industry
• Executive level administrative experience
• Experience in WordPress and website maintenance
• Marketing experience and skills, including producing press releases
• Grant writing experience and skills
• Availability to start immediately

This is an independent contractor/project-based position (an average of 15 hours a week with the opportunity to grow).  Pay based on experience.

Review of applications begins February 10, 2016. Interested applicants please apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume (please include 2 contactable references) to mnlaoffice@aol.com – subject line:  Project Coordinator