LOOKING FOR WORK? The DSSD is LOOKING TO HIRE! Operations/Retail Coordinator Position Opening....

Sept, 2011
Job Summary:  Operations/Retail Coordinator

Company
Stamford Downtown Special Services District
Location
Stamford, CT
Industries
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Years of experience
1+ to 2 Years related experience
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Entry Level
Salary
low $30,000, with benefits

About the Job
Operations/Retail Coordinator:
The Stamford Downtown Special Services District is a highly visible, community-oriented, non-profit.  A Business Improvement District responsible for creating, managing and promoting a quality environment for people, which enhances the economic vitality of Stamford Downtown. We are seeking a high energy individual to support projects, gather and organize information and assist with retail event promotions.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Maintains statistics for a Demographic Profile report
• Maintains a retail vacancy database
• Maintains logs to track retail scouting leads and retail window issues
• Communicates with restaurants and retailers to track event results
• Collaborates in the compilation of a Stamford Tables Concierge Book
• Assists with retail event promotions (For example; Restaurant Weeks, Downtowner Events, The Holiday Saute)
• Maintains website and databases
• Assist with Social media
• Compiles content for the Downtown Directory and Dining Guide and website
• Arranges event parking
• Maintains Employee Discount Parking program
• Assists staff with routine hardware and software questions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High energy
• Ability to initiate work as well as support the efforts of a team
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy
• A help desk level of proficiency in standard computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook plus a demonstrable ability to become proficient with new applications including CMS website management, bulk e-mail management and desktop publishing

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Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, plus several late evening and weekend events including but not limited to:

• Alive at Five – 7 consecutive Thursday nights beginning the 4th week of June.
• Holiday Parade Spectacular – One full day on the Sunday preceding Thanksgiving.
• Annual Dinner – one Mid-June weekday evening.
• Sculpture Exhibit Opening – one Mid-June weekday evening.
• Grand Summer Night – one Mid-August weekday evening.

Please note:  Stamford Downtown is a small office envirnonment.
Start date early January, 2012.

Want to Apply? Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to ops2@stamford-downtown.com , subject line Operations/Retail Coordinator position-DSSDBlog-your name
 No phone calls please.

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