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Job Title: Event Staff: Water Conservation
Employer: Resource Central; Boulder, CO
Job Status: Part-time (8-16 hours/wk.), Temporary (March to June), Non-exempt
Salary: $14.00/hour
Reports To: Water Programs Manager: Landscape Programs
About Resource Central
Were thirty people in Boulder determined to make conservation so simple that people dont even realize theyre doing it. Founded in 1976, our nonprofits programs in water, energy, and waste have helped nearly 500,000 people improve their homes, conserve natural resources, and save money. Learn more at: ResourceCentral.org.
Job Summary
The Event Staff will play a key support role in helping to promote water conservation in Colorado, helping thousands of families save water through landscape change. Under the supervision of the Water Programs Manager, Event Staff will be passionate and knowledgeable about Resource Centrals mission and programs. Resource Central will provide training on Landscape Programs enabling Event Staff to share that enthusiasm and expertise with program participants. Event Staff will play a key role at Landscape Program events; he or she will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, setting up and breaking down events, distributing gardens, answering questions, and other related tasks. Most events will be held in the evening or on weekends; availability and willingness to work during those times is a must.
Principal Responsibilities
The principal duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist the Landscape Programs Team in hosting and conducting successful garden events and seminars
Duties at events will include:
ï Setting up and breaking down of venues
ï Gathering and transporting supplies to venues
ï Unloading and organizing gardens and identifying products
ï Greeting, checking in, and warmly engaging with customers and seminar attendees
ï Confirming customer orders and helping customers load their vehicles with the appropriate garden(s)
ï Giving direction to volunteers
ï Answering basic questions about Xeriscaping, plant care, and Resource Central
Upon training, communicate knowledgeably and effectively the organizations mission and programs
Work independently to troubleshoot problems
Serve as a representative of Resource Central with vendors and customers
Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Positive attitude and outgoing nature
Superior organization and attention to detail
Flexible schedule and availability; reliability is a must
Ability to take initiative when needed
Willingness to assist others to accomplish shared goals
Ability to quickly learn new skills as needed
Team-player
Desired Qualifications
At least 1 year of work experience in a professional setting
Customer service experience is a plus
Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, gardening, plants and/or water-efficient landscaping is a plus
Essential Functions
In April: must be available to work most evenings and some weekends
In May and early June: must be available to work Saturdays and some weeknights
Must have a valid drivers license and access to a working vehicle
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to complete physical labor, including: being able to lift a maximum of 40lbs; squat, bend or crouch for a sustained period of time; walk 2 miles
Must be willing to work outside in most conditions
Expectation for All Employees
Support Resource Centrals mission and exhibit a commitment to:
Promoting innovation, excellence, and respect for the long-term sustainability of our environment,
Working collaboratively, with integrity and respect for fellow employees, associates, and our communities,
Embracing personal responsibility and accountability for your job.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume with the subject line Event Staff: Water Conservation (March-June).
Resource Central is dedicated to equal employment opportunities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on jobrelated qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, gender expression, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable state or local law. It is our policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
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