Administrative Coordinator

The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) is an alliance of independent, local business networks around the US and Canada dedicated to building long-term economic empowerment and prosperity in communities through local business ownership, economic justice, cultural diversity, and a healthy natural environment.

BALLE is seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator.

Requirements: 

This position requires an extremely organized, self-motivated, and energetic person with excellent web, project management, and communication skills. 

Must enjoy working with people over the phone, through e-mail, and in person. 

Software skills:  Excel and Word proficiency required; HTML basics and knowledge of Quickbooks a plus. Bachelor's degree preferred. 

Responsibilities: 

The administrative coordinator will handle the following tasks for BALLE: 

• Support other staff with production of events and regional trainings     
• Answer initial inquiries and ongoing questions by phone and e-mail; mail out informational packets as needed     
• Help coordinate IT contractors integrate local network websites; troubleshoot various IT challenges within office     
• Keep information packets current; update our networks when new information is made available     
• Coordinate board and various committee calls and agendas, and take minutes     
• Help gather (by phone, e-mail, web) and disseminate best practices from member networks, including updating the members-only section of the website (tools, templates, etc.)     
• Help manage the contact database and bookkeeping     
• Handle invoicing and other record-keeping in coordination with other staff     
• Coordinate public appearances and writings from members, speaker's bureau, advisory board j. Update website with new information, press, meetings/events     
• Assist in fundraising activities, specifically to research grant proposals for selected foundations and process donations     
• Provide support for ongoing projects as needed

Compensation: 

$15/hour. A health insurance stipend will also be provided. 

Hours: 

This is a full-time position at 40 hrs/week. 

To Apply: 

Please send cover letter and resume by email by July 18, 2007. Interviews will begin immediately thereafter. 

No phone calls please.  

BALLE is an equal opportunity employer. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, especially if you have an interest in sustainable, local business.