Office Manager/Programs Coordinator Needed for Innovative Improv Company
Would you like to make a living facilitating laughter and joy? Happier Valley Comedy is a small, nonprofit company in Western Massachusetts in search of a sharp Office Manager/Programs Coordinator. Happier Valley Comedy’s mission is to bring more laughter and joy to Western Massachusetts by providing regular improv comedy shows, a full-curriculum improv school, and personal/professional training programs. If you are psyched about doing the administrative work, logistics and program coordination necessary to maintain a small non-profit then this may be the job for you. If, in addition to running the day-to-day activities, you are excited about the opportunity to help a small company grow via fundraising, marketing and grant-writing, then this may be your dream job.
Presently, Happier Valley Comedy is run nearly exclusively by its founder, who needs someone who has strong office management skills and an interest in learning new skills. The position has a lot of growth potential and would be a super exciting job for someone interested in getting in on the ground floor of an improv company with an extremely supportive, enthusiastic, and burgeoning cliental community.
The position is paid hourly for up to 40 hours/week - flexible hours and potential for remote work. The pay is $18/hour.
Desired skills:
Desired attributes:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative/Office Management Duties: Independent, crackerjack organizing of office operations and procedures. Correspond with clients and staff in a positive, supportive way. Design images for programs. Update website. Self-directed design and implement of office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.
Logistics/Coordination: Manage and administer registration, logistics, and running of 6+ weekly classes, workshops, retreats and special events throughout the year. Organize and manage annual schedule of classes in conjunction with president, staff, and teachers. Liaison with staff and clients. Provide contracting and other paperwork for teachers and clients. Assist with show production duties (booking guests, space rental, organizing volunteers.)
Sales and Marketing: Create and enact traditional and unique publicity and marketing strategies to promote class, shows, and training programs as well as grow client base. Draft eye-catching, weekly newsletters, press releases and social media posts. Solicit sponsors and carry out fulfillment of sponsors’ agreements.
Financial Oversight: Prepare payroll. Coordinate with bookkeeper to analyze financials (draft P&Ls) in order to create beneficial financial strategies. Grant-writing preferred.
Interested parties should review this website.
Send cover letter and CV to: Pam Victor
Posted: Nov. 3, 2017
Presently, Happier Valley Comedy is run nearly exclusively by its founder, who needs someone who has strong office management skills and an interest in learning new skills. The position has a lot of growth potential and would be a super exciting job for someone interested in getting in on the ground floor of an improv company with an extremely supportive, enthusiastic, and burgeoning cliental community.
The position is paid hourly for up to 40 hours/week - flexible hours and potential for remote work. The pay is $18/hour.
Desired skills:
- Demonstration of strong office management skills
- Experience coordinating and administering logistics for events/classes/workshops
- Strong communication skills, including writing
- Proficient in online and social media communication tools, such as: Google Drive, Excel/Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Brown Paper Tickets, MailChimp, Weebly, Canva, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
- Managing payroll process and analyzing big picture financial plans
Desired attributes:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independent prioritized task management with minimal supervision
- A quick learner and self-starter with an interest in the arts and a commitment to help grow the business
- While sales, marketing, and/or grant-writing experience is a bonus, more important are an interest and aptitude to learn independently through experience and become skilled in these areas. The company president is willing to provide training and experience for the right individual
- Positive, helpful attitude in interactions with clients
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferred
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative/Office Management Duties: Independent, crackerjack organizing of office operations and procedures. Correspond with clients and staff in a positive, supportive way. Design images for programs. Update website. Self-directed design and implement of office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.
Logistics/Coordination: Manage and administer registration, logistics, and running of 6+ weekly classes, workshops, retreats and special events throughout the year. Organize and manage annual schedule of classes in conjunction with president, staff, and teachers. Liaison with staff and clients. Provide contracting and other paperwork for teachers and clients. Assist with show production duties (booking guests, space rental, organizing volunteers.)
Sales and Marketing: Create and enact traditional and unique publicity and marketing strategies to promote class, shows, and training programs as well as grow client base. Draft eye-catching, weekly newsletters, press releases and social media posts. Solicit sponsors and carry out fulfillment of sponsors’ agreements.
Financial Oversight: Prepare payroll. Coordinate with bookkeeper to analyze financials (draft P&Ls) in order to create beneficial financial strategies. Grant-writing preferred.
Interested parties should review this website.
Send cover letter and CV to: Pam Victor
Posted: Nov. 3, 2017
