Job description
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
Slow Money NYC is a grassroots networking organization catalyzing increased investing in sustainable food and farm business in the NYC foodshed.
Slow Money NYC is a start-up non-profit corporation, formed in 2010 as a
Meetup Group, growing into a network for 1000+ Members with regular networking events; an annual summit,
Food + Enterprise; and catalyzing roughly $6 million in investments through supported projects.
Slow Money NYC creates synergy amongst the following movements: (1) Impact Investment, (2) Environmental Sustainability, (3) Good Food and (4) Economic Localization. We engage in the following activities to “bring money back down to earth”:
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Inspire & Educate anyone aligned with our mission through regular events, conferences and entrepreneur showcases.
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Connect & Network through structured interactions and scaffolding relationships between entrepreneurs, consultants and investors.
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NETWORK COORDINATOR will work under the Director and help organize diverse affairs of Slow Money NYC and its Board.
DUTIES of Coordinator shall include the following:
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Fiscal Management: Oversee accounts, pay bills, prepare financial reports and coordinate efforts with Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper
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Files and Database Management
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Board Administration: Schedule meetings, send invites and take minutes.
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Event Management: Assist in planning and production of events.
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Communications: Maintain and regularly update Blog, Meetup.com, Email Newsletter, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Fundraising: Assist with fundraising including soliciting and maintain donor names, lists and deliverables on Insightly CRM.
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Partner and Public Relations: Maintain and grow relationships with partner organizations and media outlets, tracking contacts on Insightly CRM.
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Public Presentation - Act as ambassador for Slow Money NYC in public forums.
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Coordination with Slow Money Networks and Institute – Maintain Compliance Brand Guidelines. Communicate with Slow Money Networks.
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Coordination with Slow Money NYC Projects – Communicate with FoodandEnterprise.com, Foodshed Investors NY, North East Foodshed Finance Alliance (NEFFA) and Local Farms Fund.
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Grant Writing and Research
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Evaluation - Assist in creating surveys and evaluations plans and tools gauging effectiveness of our work
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Innovative Ideas to help Slow Money NYC become more effective and impactful
QUALITIES possessed by an ideal candidate for Coordinator are as follows:
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Excellent organizational skills, keeping on time and task
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Excellent written and oral communication
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Fast and flexible learner capable of handling shifting demands / environment
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Capable of working equally effectively independently and/or in collaboration
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Facility with tech tools including some or all of the following platforms: CRM, Project Management, Wordpress and various social media tools.
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Commitment to improving the environment, economy and/or food system
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Strong affinity to and understanding of one or all of the following areas of interest:
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Impact Investing and Financial Models
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Environmentalism or Sustainability
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Food Politics
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Economic Localization
COMPENSATION: Contract for $15.00 per hour with guaranteed 10 hours per week for the next 6 months. Raises available for exemplary performance. Slow Money NYC may elect to convert position into a salaried employee after probationary period.
Compensation
this position is: hourly
Application instructions
This job expired on November 17, 2015
Deadline
no deadline