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The Quick, Easy, Trusted Name in Preventive Vehicle Maintenance

Since 1986, our service center team members have helped our customers get back on the road quickly and safely with our revolutionary drive-through oil change with quick, easy, trusted service. When you join our team, you’ll work with people who love their job and love taking care of our guests. Our vision and values unite us, and together, we are building the future of retail services.

The Opportunity

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is growing fast – we’re planning to double our store footprint and need excellent leaders to grow with us! Upon joining our ‘Vamily,’ you’ll complete an accelerated manager-in-training program in as little as six months to develop you into the role of Store Manager (aka Service Center Manager). This program is designed to build upon your established management experience and ensure you gain the additional skills, knowledge, and abilities of Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s (VIOC) policies required to manage your store in the future. As a Service Center Manager (SCM), you’ll take the lead in helping to build ideal team players capable of differentiating VIOC’s service experience from all others.

How We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Starting pay: $26.70/hour + Overtime. Upon SCM promotion, you’ll convert to exempt status ($55,500 base salary + bonus potential)
• We’ll pay you Every. Single. Week.*
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay – because we value work-life boundaries!
• No late evenings or holidays means more flexibility to do what you love.
• Tuition and certification assistance and access to a DEBT-FREE undergraduate program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and prescription drug coverage – with health savings account contributions
• 401(k) retirement savings plans – 100% match up to 5%
• On-the-job training – no previous automotive experience required
• Company provided uniforms and tools
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• 50% discount on VIOC automotive services
• We promote from within – a commitment we are passionate about!
• 11-time award-winning training program recognized by Training Magazine and the Association for Talent Development

*Upon promotion to SCM, you’ll be paid every two weeks.

**Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on location.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Assist in the daily operations of the service center, including inventory, labor management, and financial performance.
• Build trust and win repeat, loyal customers.
• Mentor, coach, and develop your team to become the next generation of Valvoline leaders.
• Help maintain a clean, well-organized service center and facilitate a safe and secure working environment.
• Work with your team to ensure excellent customer service and perform oil changes and additional car maintenance services.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Minimum of one year of management experience required, preferably in a retail environment.
• Experience coaching and developing a team
• A friendly spirit and willingness to work as part of a customer-focused team, with effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of cash handling, facility, and safety control policies and practices
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time and climb stairs

· Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

• Have full mobility – can twist, stoop, and bend
• High school diploma or equivalent
• English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking

It All Starts With Our People

At VIOC, it all starts with our people, and your roadmap to career advancement is limitless! With an award-winning training program, commitment to safety, and fair and honest values, we’re here to help you reach every milestone.

Valvoline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Valvoline Inc.

At AW North Carolina (AWNC), the phrase “Quality People, Quality Products” isn’t just a slogan. Our commitment to quality extends not only to our products, but also to our team members, the community and the environment.

AWNC is a $1.1billion Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of automatic transmissions and components for Toyota Motor Company. AWNC’s corporate office and primary manufacturing facility (1 million sq. ft.) is located in Durham, NC, and home to more than 2000 Team Members dedicated to quality supremacy. At AWNC, we are proud of what we do because we are proud of our products, our team members, our customers, and our community.

Job Scope:

Provide administrative and project support to the Production Control organization. Coordinate a cross functional approach to implementing the actions required to manufacture new products based on change management. Assist with coordinating, implementing and scheduling processes related to Engineer Change Instructions and process change, ensuring the required documentation is maintained.

Job Functions:

• Issue and manage Engineer Change Instructions (ECI) throughout the company
• Maintain and update all bill of materials and parts numbers in our system
• Assist in the development of our overall master schedule
• Coordinate with the Planning Department to record change-over timing
• Contribute to the development of targets and milestones
• Organize ECI kickoff and status meetings
• Document meeting notes and action items during gatherings
• Facilitate communication between all departments within the company
• Manage ongoing projects to ensure targets are being met
• Provide daily status reports during staff meetings
• Utilize Kaizen events in conjunction with the document control department to improve the management process
• Use SharePoint to document procedures
• Provide support with other projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment coordinating projects, or providing manufacturing/ engineering support, or a Bachelor’s degree and (3yrs) or an Associate and (5yrs)
• Experience with clearly presenting complex information to all levels of an organization
• Good understanding of business acumen, manufacturing processes, and lean manufacturing models
• Ability to follow-up and control project schedules to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PP)

Preferred:

• Experience in an Automotive Manufacturer
• Experience with lean manufacturing or six sigma methodologies
• Experience with Project Management or as a Program Leader

AISIN North Carolina Corporation

I am working with a cutting edge, world-wide Aerospace & Defence business who are looking for a Business Management Director (Space sector) to join their team.

The role of the Business Management Director for the Space Sector involves leading a consistent strategy to establish, enhance, and oversee the business procedures within the sector. These processes are designed to yield outcomes, generate value, and enhance cooperation, ultimately enabling the business to fulfil customer expectations and enhance their adaptability. The successful candidate will evaluate and recommend sector wide approaches in areas like standard work, business optimization tools (80/20), sustainment of business rhythms and interdependent business processes.

What you will be doing:

– Ensuring implementation and compliance to standard processes, methodologies, policies, tools and best practices in the areas of:

• Strategy planning and deployment processes
• Operation excellence
• Quality
• Supply Chain
• Contracts
• Negotiations and Pricing
• Program Management

– Establishing and maintaining a Strategic Planning Process such as:

• Facilitating and coaching teams through development of business strategies
• Assessment of alignment between business and operational strategies

– Manage business rhythm of strategic deployment:

• Facilitate development of operational performance measures and goals.
• Facilitate business reviews of performance against goals.
• Facilitate business reviews for initiatives to improve performance.

– Promote operational excellence across the sector for internal operations and supply chain:

• Lean management system and standard work.
• Continuous improvement.

We would love to hear from you if you have experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline (MBA is desirable)
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing industry
• 5+ years of experience in a strategic leadership role that includes leading people and strategy.
• Experience in the Space, Defence, or Aerospace industry

If this position is of interest, and you want to hear more about their fantastic benefits, then please apply directly or get in touch with Alice @ EVONA – [email protected].

I look forward to hearing from you!

EVONA

Job Summary:

This is a Project Manager role to support redesigning the benefits fraud, waste, and abuse case management application, the Automated System for the client. Implements standard project management industry practices for Agile Teams. Understands the PMI framework as well as how to establish a project organization and methodology within Agile (Scrum) organizations. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with multiple key project stakeholders. Communicates to clients and IT teams. Creates project charters, work plans, and other related project artifacts, as necessary. Provides technical support both during work hours and on-call, as necessary. Be able to comprehend and communicate complex technical designs and implementations as well as complex business processes. Develops and makes presentations as required to leadership and oversight entities. Serves in an analyst capacity as required. Sometimes on-call support may be required depending on the project phase.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing design and development work

• Managing the project with feature-driven Agile methodology, overseeing, and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments and progress align with project timelines

• Developing and managing project plans

• Documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers

• Providing weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conducting regular project team status meetings

• Overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensuring business requirements are translated into technical specifications, guiding, and facilitating the SDLC process

• Developing and maintaining solid relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.

• Possessing effective communication and presentation skills

• Possessing strong teamwork skills

• Transferring working knowledge to current staff

Qualifications:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity

• Project Management Experience for large-scale Enterprise Implementations
• State of Texas or Similar Federal/State Project Management Experience
• Development Experience
• State of Texas Project Delivery Framework Experience
• PMP Certification
• Agile (Scrum) Experience
• Salesforce Experience
• State Procurement and Contracting Experience
• Jira Experience

System Soft Technologies

AKIRA Visual Operations Manager

About AKIRA:

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other accessible high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

Location

Boston, MA

Overview:

As a visual manager you are responsible for taking care of all visual and operational duties in the store. Depending on the size of the store you will be running a team of anywhere from 4 people – 20 people at any given time. This role is both creative and analytical – the true magic behind a visual and ops role is you are not only the beauty but the brains. You can look at reports, create compelling mannequin looks, color stories, and visual displays that not only look good but sell. Understanding and analyzing data and selling reports is key – knowing when to take action through merchandising is fundamental.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prioritize in-store merchandising tasks each day by assessing aesthetic needs and analyzing and incorporating weekly selling data
• Effectively execute all in-store merchandising tasks according to company guidelines, including but not limited to: floor layout adjustments, floor moves, rack merchandising, table displays, wall displays, accessory displays, sales floor and window mannequin styling, promotional displays, etc.
• Communicate regularly with store management staff to ensure merchandising is meeting the needs of business and aiding in sales
• Partner with the leadership team to ensure standards are being kept up throughout the store and teach and participate in all tasks. Complete various cleaning tasks when changing displays (waxing racks, dusting tables, adjusting lighting after floor moves, etc.)
• Complete daily and weekly visual and operations evaluations. Summarizing the merchandising tasks and looking forward to what’s next to drive the business forward
• Elevate the customer experience not only through the store environment visually but also by supporting sales. Ensure customers are being delivered the AKIRA styling experience by connecting customers to stylists and supporting in running the floor, cash wrap, fitting rooms to minimize wait times and get them in and out with a smile on their face
• Support Leadership team by participating in all functions of the business including talent – recruitment & performance management

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable about fashion and trends
• Efficient and quick pace when working both independently and as part of a team
• Capable of lifting at least 30 lbs.
• Willingness to work early in the early morning and/or some late nights
• Eagerness to work in a fun environment
• Strong organizational, effective communication skills and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and extended hours at times
• May be required to travel to support other stores

Job Type: Full Time

At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company’s principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.

AKIRA/shopAKIRA.com

Viridian Staffing’s Client is looking for a confident, organized, experienced self-starter to become the Director of Farm Operations for a fast-growing Cannabis operation the Grass Valley, California, area.

Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing (www.viridianstaffing.com) is the premier staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.

Stepping into the Director of Farm Operations position, you will provide the leadership, management and structure necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. The position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive and firm, yet energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company. The goal of the Director of Farm Operations position is to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.

Key​ ​Responsibilities​ ​and​ ​Accountabilities:

● Provide daily leadership and management to establish and ensure team is living our Client’s core values and company mission

● Responsible for driving the company to surpass profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives

● Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes

● Maintain a safe, responsible, and high-performance work environment; no carelessness and no accidents.

● Successfully manage (and figure out how to reduce) liabilities & risks associated with the production process.

● Figure out how to improve the production process, improve efficiency, reduce waste, maintain/improve product quality and consistency – while effectively managing costs and achieving performance targets.

● Take responsibility for every input, factor, and variable of the production process from start-to-finish (including logistics & delivery to distributor or customer) to ensure that operations are safe, effective, well-planned, and well-organized.

● Ensure everyone in operations knows their team’s mission, the company’s overall mission, and how they specifically contribute to both.

● Develop SOP’s/KPIs and hold everyone on the operations team (especially yourself) accountable for results and performance targets.

● Effectively allocate resources, including people and financial, to be successful.

● Develop and maintain exceptionally detailed, well-organized, and accurate daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/ annual budgets and forecasts regarding the production process.

● Communicate effectively with all members of the management team to ensure all departments of the company work together in a seamless and collaborative way.

● Meet the needs of all stakeholders including employees, customers, investors, the community, and the State

● Make sure all workers have the tools, training, resources, and support they need to effectively do their work

● Collaborate with team members ensure accurate production forecasts and inventory levels.

● Work with the Business Development to ensure sales and inventory match up effectively, so that customer order fulfillment is seamless and error-free.

Qualifications:

● Proven experience as Head of Cultivation, Operations Manager, Farm Manager, or Facility Manager

● BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field is a plus

● At least 5 years of operational management experience

● At least 2 years in a senior management role with direct reports

● Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis

● Skilled at organizational development, change management, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning

● Technology Savvy; Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, METRC, Quickbooks, and payroll systems a plus

● Excellent people skills and possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.

● Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

● Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics

● Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills

● Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

● Experience setting up and managing payroll, HR, and Quickbooks/financial systems and working with external vendors when required

● Knowledge in growing and harvesting cannabis is a plus

● Safety and Compliance driven – OSHA Certification and Knowledge of California Cannabis Laws a plus

● Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, twist, climb ladders, climb hills, and walk up to 8 hours/day
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions (40 degrees – 110 degrees)

Pay Range: $80K-$95K/Year

Viridian Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, Marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting at viridianstaffing.com

Viridian Staffing

AKIRA Visual Operations Manager

About AKIRA:

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other accessible high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

Location

Providence, RI

Overview:

As a visual manager you are responsible for taking care of all visual and operational duties in the store. Depending on the size of the store you will be running a team of anywhere from 4 people – 20 people at any given time. This role is both creative and analytical – the true magic behind a visual and ops role is you are not only the beauty but the brains. You can look at reports, create compelling mannequin looks, color stories, and visual displays that not only look good but sell. Understanding and analyzing data and selling reports is key – knowing when to take action through merchandising is fundamental.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prioritize in-store merchandising tasks each day by assessing aesthetic needs and analyzing and incorporating weekly selling data
• Effectively execute all in-store merchandising tasks according to company guidelines, including but not limited to: floor layout adjustments, floor moves, rack merchandising, table displays, wall displays, accessory displays, sales floor and window mannequin styling, promotional displays, etc.
• Communicate regularly with store management staff to ensure merchandising is meeting the needs of business and aiding in sales
• Partner with the leadership team to ensure standards are being kept up throughout the store and teach and participate in all tasks. Complete various cleaning tasks when changing displays (waxing racks, dusting tables, adjusting lighting after floor moves, etc.)
• Complete daily and weekly visual and operations evaluations. Summarizing the merchandising tasks and looking forward to what’s next to drive the business forward
• Elevate the customer experience not only through the store environment visually but also by supporting sales. Ensure customers are being delivered the AKIRA styling experience by connecting customers to stylists and supporting in running the floor, cash wrap, fitting rooms to minimize wait times and get them in and out with a smile on their face
• Support Leadership team by participating in all functions of the business including talent – recruitment & performance management

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable about fashion and trends
• Efficient and quick pace when working both independently and as part of a team
• Capable of lifting at least 30 lbs.
• Willingness to work early in the early morning and/or some late nights
• Eagerness to work in a fun environment
• Strong organizational, effective communication skills and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and extended hours at times
• May be required to travel to support other stores

Job Type: Full Time

At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company’s principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.

AKIRA/shopAKIRA.com

Director of Development

The Coding School is seeking a Director of Development to lead the fundraising efforts for our work as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The Director of Development will be responsible for spearheading development efforts as TCS continues to grow, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Specifically, this position will develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to center around four streams of philanthropy: corporate partnerships, public grants, foundations, and individual donors. As a new position in the organization, the Director will have the opportunity to build the development function, employing creative and strategic approaches to secure funds and maximize the impact.

The Coding School functions like an early-stage start-up, with each team member wearing multiple hats and working in areas that they may not have prior experience in. No two days look the same, and team members often have to juggle several projects or priorities at the same time. Thus, we are looking for individuals who enjoy fast-paced, dynamic work environments where problem solving, creative thinking, and taking initiative are a must.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Identify funding opportunities across a range of sources, including individual donors, grants, foundations, and corporations;
• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategy, including grants, corporate partnerships, foundations, and individual donors;
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, grants, and corporations;
• Play an active role in grant funding, including sourcing and scoping grants, grant writing, preparing submissions and awards, ranging from $50,000 to $1+ million and prepare grant submissions, including writing and editing proposals, coordinating with partners, and developing budgets; and maintain required reporting to funding sources;
• Create and execute a strategy for a sustained base of individual donors;
• Prepare reports and communication for all financial obligations, including newsletters to donors, reports to corporate partners, etc.;
• Act as the point person on fundraising, development and advancement in communications with external parties and the Board; 
• Prepare bi-annual financial reports for Board;
• Create and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOU’s;
• Ensure financial compliance with local, state and federal agencies;
• Work with the Executive Director and Program Director to develop initiatives and programs to fulfill donor obligations or as strategic initiatives to foster new relationships;
• Conduct data analysis, and marketing – such as developing pitch decks and one pagers, and public relations experience to help communicate organization’s impact;

Required skills / experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in nonprofit fundraising, or a relevant field;
• Proven record of success in fundraising in excess of $1M;
• Experience building corporate partnerships, successful fundraising strategies, and donor relations;
• Experience working with grant accounting – knowledge of federal grant regulations and principals (preferred);
• Experience writing grant proposals;
• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices (preferred);
• Experience managing financial projects of $1M+;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proficiency in computer financial applications;
• Superior analytical skills and problem solving abilities;
• Prior people-management experience is preferred, but not required;

To apply, please submit your resume/CV and cover letter.

The Coding School

Purpose of Job:

Responsible for successful management of a company owned distributorship, meeting or exceeding all operational and financial goals, including gross profit generation and lead acquisition strategies.

Job Components :

• Accountable for the P&L and budget performance for the operation.
• Review, monitor and analyze weekly scorecard and monthly financials to identify variances to FY financial plan and design and implement action plans to address deficiencies.
• Actively manage AR to maintain acceptable level for operation.
• Develop and implement action plans for accounts with unacceptable AR balances.
• Participate in developing annual operation budget.
• Manage inventory to coincide with selling activity to ensure proper levels.
• Plan for and identify root causes of inventory deviation through cause and effect analysis and design and implement action plans to address deficiencies.
• Manage Dealer Inventory Optimization (DIO) for maximum sales efficiency.
• Review, monitor and analyze tools on smart dashboard to identify markets that may be declining and design and implement action plans to address decline.
• Understands key account hierarchy, visits and maintains relationships with key account decision makers at each.
• Manage dealer erosion.
• Develops expertise with regards to product and service competition in respective market.
• Key contact for complaints received by operation.
• Investigate all complaints and respond back to complaining customer within reasonable timeframe.
• Work with sales team to acquire new business within region.
• Formulates, develops, implements and measures market strategies penetration in respective market.
• Communicate Enterprise initiatives, IOT goals and Regional objectives to operation staff to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Establish set weekly meetings with operation staff.
• Provide annual performance reviews to all operation staff.
• Hire and promote individuals based on the proven behaviors that align with 5 requirements, 1 standard and the competencies identified for success for given job position.
• Manage labor to meet utilization objectives for operation.
• Provide performance management utilizing progressive discipline process.
• Provide recognition and reward for team members that demonstrate outstanding performance
• Provide consistent training and coaching to develop team members knowledge, abilities and skills.
• Ensures data integrity and timely submittals into reporting systems.
• Ensures compliance with all IOT standard operating procedures, including OSHA, and DOT compliance.
• Focuses on development of best practices that provide greater productivity and efficiencies and drive distributorship revenue goals.
• Manage routing procedures to ensure maximum utilization of equipment and manpower.
• Provide on-going feedback for continuous process improvement
• Carry out Enterprise tests as needed.
• Support Enterprise initiatives from other business units as well as IOT.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years proven managerial experience is required
• Previous experience in a Warehouse or Distribution environment a plus
• Computer skills including Word and Excel preferred
• Knowledge of battery or automotive systems a plus
• Fosters teamwork – Interest, skill and success in getting groups to learn to work together cooperatively.
• Strong Communication – both oral and written
• Detail oriented – Pays careful attention to details.
• Interpersonal awareness – Notice, interpret and anticipate others’ concerns and feelings
• Plans and organizes – Lays out tasks in a logical and orderly sequence. Establishes and follows through on priorities.
• Results oriented – Is intent upon achieving practical results. Concentrates attention on making things happen.
• Responsive – Reacts promptly to suggestions and requests.
• Actively and frequently seeks input from others.
• Managing Performance – Takes responsibility for team members performance. Utilize clear goals, expectations, feedback and addresses performance problems and issue promptly.
• Customer Focused – Focuses on satisfying customers
• Entrepreneurial Orientation – Looks for and seizes profitable business opportunities; willingness to take calculated risks to achieve business goals.
• Initiative – Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation.
• Battery business knowledge

Work Environment :

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 50+ lbs.
• May be exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as exposure to moving equipment mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Prolonged use of personal computer & telephone.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Interstate Batteries

Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN Volunteer Coordinator Job Description

Organization Overview:

Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN is a non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need. The public donates gently used bikes, we organize thousands of volunteers to clean and refurbish them and then we give them away to deserving children. FB4K collects, restores and distributes over 5,000 bikes annually via community organizations through the generous help of over 3,000 volunteers.

Job Purpose:

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and leading the effective management of over 3,000 new and existing volunteers to ensure volunteer staffing needs are sufficiently met for: Bike Donation Day, Bike Giveaway Day, the two-month bike refurbishing phase and the Volunteer Appreciation Party.

The Coordinator oversees recruitment of individuals, corporate and community group volunteers, the registration process, placement/scheduling, training, database management, communications/outreach and smooth coordination with other FB4K MN staff.

Work Hours/Structure:

Please note: this is a seasonal position, mid-September to mid-December. Hours are part-time, 20 hr/work week for the first 8-10 weeks, then ramps up to full time October – December. Pay is $17-$20/hr. Depending on experience.

Organizational/Reporting Structure:

Reports to the Executive Director/MN. Works closely with the Bike Recipient Coordinator, Site Leads, and Staff Mechanics. Mobile office then shift to onsite warehouse work station during bike refurbish/volunteer work phase.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ASSOCIATED TASKS:

●     Serve as primary contact for existing and prospective volunteers; manage the volunteer force to match the workload

●     Update current recruitment resources; research, network and identify new sources for prospective volunteers including social service agencies, corporate/business groups, universities/colleges, etc.

●     Strategically publicize FB4K MN’s volunteer opportunities. Recruit and encourage volunteer commitment through online community engagement platforms, social media, sponsors/partners, email and phone

●     Develop and cultivate professional relationships to encourage returning volunteer groups. Maintain consistent contact with and thorough follow through on volunteer inquiries via web registration, phone and community events

●     Manage volunteer registration and work schedule using shared website calendar; monitor daily, address changes/cancellations and fluctuating volunteer needs; resolve as needed

●     Organize corporate volunteer groups, leverage special scheduling requirements, aligning them with FB4K MN volunteer needs

●     Train, outline expectations, provide guidance to onsite volunteers; redirect as necessary

●     Work in conjunction with FB4K MN Site Leads; help train staff to manage/lead volunteers efficiently and cooperatively using online volunteer management system

●     Conduct weekly meetings with Site Leads, Mechanics and ED of Operations to assess bike restoration progress – modify volunteer needs accordingly

●     Provide onsite supervision of and orient volunteers to increase understanding of their role, the organization and volunteer contribution; conduct daily orientations for each volunteer shift during the refurbishing work phase.

●     Communicate volunteer needs to our presenting sponsor to include in their messaging

●     Represent FB4K MN, be a cheerleader, engage and provide a positive experience for all volunteers

●     Plan and execute formal volunteer appreciation event to recognize volunteer contributions

●     Help to solicit in-kind donations from site vendors

●     Develop a post-season volunteer survey and evaluation, provide recommendations for engagement improvements

●     Contribute to, support work of FB4K MN team members; other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERRED SKILLS:  

●     Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience preferably in volunteer management/customer service, community outreach

●     Knowledge of current trends, resources, and information related to volunteerism

●     Proficient in MS Suite; familiar with databases, interactive web-based tools/platforms such as Google Apps, social media, online volunteer registration

●     Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight; takes initiative, flexible, adaptable, responsive, self-managed

●     Demonstrated organizational skills; experience prioritizing projects and working on several projects simultaneously. Able to anticipate and meet deadlines.

●     Excellent communication skills; able to lead and motivate volunteers

●     Able to accommodate a flexible/irregular work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends. (Must be available to work key event dates: Saturday, October 7; Saturday-Sunday, December 9-10 with possible extended hours on those weekends)

●     Professional, positive, personable and a collaborative team member

●     Prior experience with non-profit organization; fondness for biking and connection to biking community, a plus

●     Valid driver’s license; willing to carry a cell phone and travel between meeting/working sites

Submit resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position to Jay Zemke – [email protected] with the subject line: Volunteer Coordinator.

Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN