Looking for work? The DSSD is looking to hire...a Project Coordinator

Job posting
Position: Project Coordinator

The Stamford Downtown Special Services District is a highly visible, community-oriented, non-profit 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 event production.

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 event production
• Maintains website.
• Maintains database.
• Compiles content for the Downtown Directory and Dining Guide.
• Arranges event parking.
• Maintains Employee Discount Parking program.
• Assists staff with routine hardware and software questions
• Coordinates installation and removal of holiday decorations within the downtown
• Creates, implements and analyzes surveys of downtown residents, events and businesses
• Writes, edits and compiles bi-annual newsletter articles; Coordinates layout with printer.
• Attends 2-3 retail conferences per year

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s Degree preferred

·       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.

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

All Stamford Downtown staff work events including but not limited to:

• Alive at Five – Thursday nights (dates TBD) late June through early August.
• Holiday Parade Spectacular – One full day on the Sunday preceding Thanksgiving.
• Annual Dinner – Mid-June weekday evening
• Sculpture Exhibit Opening – Mid-June weekday evening
• Grand Summer Night – Mid-August weekday evening

Salary: low to mid 30’s with benefits


Interested? Email resume by Sept 30, 2013 to cheryl@stamford-downtown.com  
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