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Website Project Manager - Intern/Volunteer
Start Date: Immediately
We are opening a Food Business Incubator Kitchen and are looking for someone to help develop the program curriculum and processes for the Incubator program. This individual will work closely with Director of Business Development and lead the design of the Incubator program from customer orientation to program completion.
Deliverables
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Development of an operations manual and rental agreement for tenants
- Develop complete descriptions of incubator program services for outreach marketing collateral
- Development of incubator program curriculum, including program overview, process and all supporting materials and documentation
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have strong project management, written and oral communication skills. He/she will have some experience developing and documenting programs.
Retail Recruiting Research Assistant
Start Date: Immediately
This
position will play a key role in identifying existing businesses whose
target customer match existing North Minneapolis customer
segments. The goal of this role is to conduct research to
identify these retail businesses and create a database to collect their
contact and other relevant information to assist us in recruiting their
businesses to West Broadway Avenue
Primary responsibilities include
- Utilize
criteria identified by business development department and employ
creative research techniques to identify potential existing retail
business prospects for West Broadway Avenue.
- Identify
retail business prospects within the following audiences: (1)
existing retail operations to relocate to West Broadway, (2) existing
retail operations to expand to a West Broadway location independently
or via joint venture, (3) new, local retail owners/entrepreneurs to
develop a retail operation on West Broadway, and (4) established retail
chains & franchises to consider West Broadway locations.
- Use
salesforce.com to develop a database to compile contact and other
pertinent information on each prospect for purposes of retail prospect
management. Implement and maintain a retail prospect management
system / database. Maintain accurate prospect tracking information in
database.
- Maintain and expand database and mailing lists of prospects.
Expected Outcomes
- Creation of a pipeline of at least 50 retailer prospects
- Identification 20 qualified retail prospects and 8 retail anchors
Desired Skills & Education
- Research and analytical experience
- Must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Excellent organization ability
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and project timelines; and to manage issues creatively
- Ability to relate professionally at all times
- Enthusiastic positive attitude and pleasantly assertive
- Must have ability to exercise tact and discretion
- Possessed with a strong sense of ethics
- Research and analytical experience
- Excellent database management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong self motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
- 2-3 years of relevant experience required
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
Location and Hours
Location:
Flexible Hours: 10 – 15 hours per week
Financial Development Coordinator
Start Date: Immediately
This
position will work closely with the President and Board Chair to
coordinate Catalyst’s capital campaign activities and manage
relationships with the Catalyst donor community.
Primary responsibilities include
- Coordinate meetings and key communications with current and prospective donors
- Work
closely with the Director of Communications on the development and
distribution of all donor-related print and electronic capital campaign
materials
- Track donor activities through
Catalyst’s central database management system on a timely and accurate
basis; run standard reporting on donor activities
- Conduct targeted research for donor meeting preparation
- Follow up on requests and inquiries in a manner consistent with Catalyst’s mission and vision
Expected Outcomes
- Well run capital campaign process; good, timely and relevant donor communications
- Strong relationships with donors, prospects and Catalyst capital campaign volunteers
Desired Skills & Education
- Familiarity with non-profit sector
- Must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Excellent organization ability; detail-oriented
- Research and analytical experience
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and project timelines; and to manage issues creatively
- Ability to relate professionally at all times
- Enthusiastic positive attitude and pleasantly assertive
- Must have ability to exercise tact and discretion
- Possessed with a strong sense of ethics
- Strong self motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals
- Excellent database management skills
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
Location and Hours
Location:
Flexible
Hours: 10 – 20 hours per week
Events Coordinator
Start Date: Immediately
The
Events Coordinator will work directly with the Director of
Communications and provide support in planning special events for our
donor base, strategic partners and the community. The Events
Coordinator will be responsible for securing sponsors and donors, work
with Director of Communications to support the design and distribution
of all relevant communications, including event press releases,
invitations and venue selection. This role will also be
responsible for coordinating event production such as, securing
caterers, entertainment acts, food and beverage donations,
etc. The Events Coordinator will serve as the point of
contact for the planning, organization and management of logistics for
all special events.
Expected Outcomes
- Successful, timely, well organized and managed events for our various audiences.
Desired Skills & Education
- Experience and/or familiarity with non-profit and private sector business environments
- Ability to interface with diverse populations
- Must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
- Experience working in live production environments such as live events or theatre
- Excellent organization ability; detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and project timelines; and to manage issues creatively
- Ability to relate professionally at all times
- Enthusiastic positive attitude and pleasantly assertive
- Must have ability to exercise tact and discretion
- Comfortable in working with high wealth individuals
- Possessed with a strong sense of ethics
- Strong self motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
Location and Hours
Location:
Flexible
Hours: Flexible
Graphic Design, Layout and Production Advisor
Start Date: Immediately
The
Graphic Design, Layout and Production Manager works closely with the
Director of Communications to produce consistent, effective printed
materials that employ Catalyst’s brand standards while promoting the
organization’s mission, vision and core capacities. With the Director
of Communications, this position will produce tools and key messages
related to retail business recruitment and development, as well as
financial and organizational development. This position will leverage
existing and new relationships with vendors to maximize production
value of all materials.
Expected Outcomes
Development and production of immediate and ongoing marketing and
communications materials. Immediate needs include, but are not limited
to:
- Strategic Advisor / Volunteer: Teaser, Fact Sheet, Report
- Business Development: Teaser, Fact Sheet, Report
- Real Estate Fact Sheet
- Donor/Investor Report
- West Broadway Fact Sheet
Future
needs may include annual reports, donor relations correspondence, event
invitations, presentations and other printed and online materials
requiring excellent production value, look and feel.
Desired Skills & Education
- Familiarity with non-profit sector
- Must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
- Excellent organization ability; detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and project timelines; and to manage issues creatively
- Ability to relate professionally at all times
- Enthusiastic positive attitude and pleasantly assertive
- Must have ability to exercise tact and discretion
- Experience developing and executing design and layout of comprehensive printed materials
- Possessed with a strong sense of ethics
- Strong self motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of relevant design, layout and production experience
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, and the Adobe Creative Suite
Location and Hours
Location:
Flexible Hours: Flexible
Information Technology Advisor
Start Date: Immediately
The
principle responsibility of this position is to help assist Catalyst in
the establishment, maintenance and strategic planning for information
technology needs. As Catalyst establishes a strong organization
it is vital to have the IT resources necessary to be effective and
efficient. This position will work closely with the Director of
Operations but my also assist individual Catalyst staff when necessary.
Primary responsibilities include
- Assist Director of Operations in assessing present IT status and needs within Catalyst.
- Develop a long-term strategy for the Catalyst IT system maintenance and growth.
- Create
and assist in the implementation of an efficient and effective plan for
Catalyst’s anticipated move to a new location in the fall of 2009.
- Provide high-quality IT support to Catalyst staff in addressing acute needs.
- Provide consultative assistance to the Director of Communications with the Catalyst website and electronic communications.
Expected Outcomes
- That Catalyst will have a well managed and efficient IT system
- That Catalyst staff and volunteers have the IT resources they need to be effective in their role.
- A well-organized IT long-term strategy is designed and implemented for Catalyst.
- That any acute IT issues will have a process in place for their prompt resolution.
- That Catalyst is able to fully utilize electronic means to meet our communication needs.
Desired Skills & Education
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proficiency
with both computer software and hardware, including experience working
with Microsoft Exchange Server, remote file sharing, VPN and both PC
and Macintosh platforms
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to relate professionally at all times
- Enthusiastic positive attitude and pleasantly assertive
- Must have ability to exercise tact and discretion
- Possessed with a strong sense of ethics
- Strong self motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals
Location and Hours
Location: Flexible Hours: Flexible
Strategic Advisors
Start Date: Immediately
Strategic
Advisors are experts who advise key retail businesses seeking to
expand, relocate or start-up along West Broadway Avenue on a volunteer
or pro-bono basis. Our goal is to recruit these advisors from
among seasoned entrepreneurs, business owners and top-notch
professionals. We are seeking 30-40 strategic advisors to support
business prospects in Marketing and Promotions, Finance and Accounting,
Retail Strategies and Operations, Retail Service Providers, and
Architectural Design and Programming.
Catalyst would
like each Advisor to commit to approximately 1 year term of service
though some commitments may vary. Specific time
commitment will vary and will be determined by both the needs of the
supported business owners as well as the availability of the
advisor. There are 2 levels in which advisors can become
engaged:
Level I - Business Development Strategic Advisors
Strategic advisors are individually matched to our business prospects
with the intent of providing expert support during the start-up stages
of their businesses. As a strategic advisor, each will provide
guidance, expertise and professional resources to the business
prospects in their efforts to achieve their strategic goals and in the
development of dynamic and proven business strategies.
Example work could include the review of the business plan, marketing
plan, and/or financial statements and the advising of business prospect
on other important business issues. This role may include work on
specific projects, work on the development of prospective business or
the involvement in an ongoing relationship throughout their start-up
process.
Level II - Strategic Advisory Team(s)
Catalyst supported businesses will need the assistance of Retail
Support Advisory Teams for guidance in areas such as
marketing/promotions teams, retail business operations advisors and
finance advisors. The expertise provided by these business
professionals will assist the business owners by providing ongoing
support in their effort to launch and grow their businesses into
sustainable and revenue generating enterprises.
Each
business owner will have an advisory team that will meet with them for
quarterly reviews. The goal of each of these meetings is to
provide guidance and support as they manage their businesses.
There will be a representative from each area of expertise on the
advisory team (i.e. retail business operations advisor,
finance/accounting advisor and a representative from the marketing and
promotions board).
Catalyst is also
seeking to recruit a Marketing and Promotions Advisory Group to work in
more a comprehensive manner to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a
cooperative marketing strategies for all Catalyst supported businesses
along West Broadway Avenue. This team will identify
cross-promotion strategies and synergies among retailers and
institutions, over our first 12 months, in an effort to stimulate
revenue growth and to assist them in achieving their revenue
targets.
Expected Outcomes
- Strategic
guidance and support for expanding, relocating and new businesses on
WEST BROADWAY AVENUE to help them maximize the growth and profitability
of their businesses.
- A minimum of 25 retail,
design, consumer marketing and operations experts engaged in providing
strategic guidance to business prospects and owners.
- 8
business professionals for membership on our Marketing and Promotions
Advisory Group with the intent on providing ongoing support to the West
Broadway Avenue business for 12 months.
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