Thursday, January 06, 2011
SEEKING DESIGN ANNEX COORDINATOR - February 1, 2011
Position Title: DESIGN ANNEX COORDINATOR (Internship)
Location: Union Square, Somerville, MA
Background: Union Square Main Streets (“USMS”) is a non-profit organization that is revitalizing Union Square, Somerville, MA. Among our projects: neighborhood organizing, advocacy and education on issues such as transportation and zoning; business development and recruitment; weekly farmers market; arts-related events.
Union Square Main Streets seeks an entrepreneurial, energetic individual to advance our social enterprise project called Design Annex. Design Annex provides small firms and solo practitioners in the design industry and other professions with the resources to grow their businesses through access to affordable and secure shared office space and enriching programming. Following a co-working model, Design Annex includes shared work space, conference room, shared printers, resource library and programming.
The Design Annex Coordinator is involved in all aspects of the management and running of the Annex including promotion and marketing, member services, event coordination and administration.
For more information about Design Annex: dannex.org
For more information about Union Square Main Streets: unionsquaremain.org
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement outreach campaign to potential members in the greater Boston area.
Develop and host events including: networking events in partnership with professional associations, “lunch and learn” workshops for architects, “Design Crit” for designers to share works-in-progress, business development workshops
Promote and host weekly “Open Coworking” event
Maintain administrative and organizational systems
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
Strong interest in community building. Maintains approach that makes others feel at ease and fosters participation.
Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to present and explain information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to blend creativity, problem solving, and technical skills.
Familiarity with office computer programs and web-based communication tools.
Familiarity with Boston area design organizations a plus.
Background in adult education a plus.
Working Relationships
Reports to Executive Director.
Works directly with Design Annex members.
Interfaces with other design professionals, design professional associations.
May attend conferences and conduct outreach through professional organizations.
Has contact with the general public.
To Apply: This a paid internship position of 10 to 15 hours a week. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Mimi Graney, Executive Director, Union Square Main Streets at mimi@dannex.org
Location: Union Square, Somerville, MA
Background: Union Square Main Streets (“USMS”) is a non-profit organization that is revitalizing Union Square, Somerville, MA. Among our projects: neighborhood organizing, advocacy and education on issues such as transportation and zoning; business development and recruitment; weekly farmers market; arts-related events.
Union Square Main Streets seeks an entrepreneurial, energetic individual to advance our social enterprise project called Design Annex. Design Annex provides small firms and solo practitioners in the design industry and other professions with the resources to grow their businesses through access to affordable and secure shared office space and enriching programming. Following a co-working model, Design Annex includes shared work space, conference room, shared printers, resource library and programming.
The Design Annex Coordinator is involved in all aspects of the management and running of the Annex including promotion and marketing, member services, event coordination and administration.
For more information about Design Annex: dannex.org
For more information about Union Square Main Streets: unionsquaremain.org
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement outreach campaign to potential members in the greater Boston area.
Develop and host events including: networking events in partnership with professional associations, “lunch and learn” workshops for architects, “Design Crit” for designers to share works-in-progress, business development workshops
Promote and host weekly “Open Coworking” event
Maintain administrative and organizational systems
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
Strong interest in community building. Maintains approach that makes others feel at ease and fosters participation.
Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to present and explain information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to blend creativity, problem solving, and technical skills.
Familiarity with office computer programs and web-based communication tools.
Familiarity with Boston area design organizations a plus.
Background in adult education a plus.
Working Relationships
Reports to Executive Director.
Works directly with Design Annex members.
Interfaces with other design professionals, design professional associations.
May attend conferences and conduct outreach through professional organizations.
Has contact with the general public.
To Apply: This a paid internship position of 10 to 15 hours a week. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Mimi Graney, Executive Director, Union Square Main Streets at mimi@dannex.org
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