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Description
Background:
The Ecology Center is seeking an experienced small business manager to run
its environmental retail operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a retail
manager with a deep commitment to environmental products and books, to
build a community-based non-profit business, engage leading authors, and
educate the public on a broad range of environmental and social justice issues
towards creating progressive social change.
Duties:
This is a leadership role in our Environmental Resource Center that provides
products, information, and services to the general public. The Store Manager
works closely with the Information Services Program and engages and
collaborates with the other Ecology Center programs including the Berkeley
Farmers Markets, Terrain Magazine, and our Recycling Programs.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3-5 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year of business
management - Highly organized, able to set priorities, and strong attention to detail
- Financial management experience and knowledge of accounting and
inventory practices - Experience in event coordination, author signings, and festival sales
- Deep knowledge of environmental products and issues especially sustainable
living, environmental safety in the home, green building/remodeling, organic
farming, and recycled materials - Familiarity with leading authors and book titles from a broad range of
environmental and social justice topical areas - Experience working in a multicultural environment and serving a highly
diverse customer base - Team player with superb interpersonal communication skills and customer
service abilities - Personnel management experience
- Comfort with computers and online ordering, computer based register, email
etc. - Professional work habits and ethics in attendance, attitude, and work
approach
Other Qualifications:
- Advertising savvy
- Ability and interest in attracting a diverse customer base
- 2-year minimum commitment
- East Bay resident a plus
- Spanish language a plus
- Sense of humor
- Able to lift 40 pounds and carry 50 feet.
Application Instructions:
Send resume and cover letter by February 1, 2003 to:
Kanchan Haynes,
Ecology Center,
2530 San Pablo Ave.,
Berkeley, CA 94703