Green Drinks NYC Seeking Associate Coordinator

Seeking full-time associate coordinator for immediate hire at Green Drinks NYC, the largest environmental networking organization in Manhattan. Candidate should be interested in environmental issues and able to come into the office in Chinatown 5 days/week. Fun work environment with two other fantastic environmental organizations. Offers incredible exposure to the environmental field, great connections, and a chance to get involved in many different projects!

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Pre-event preparation for monthly environmental networking events averaging 400 attendees
o searching for and booking venues
o organizing speakers
o organizing volunteers
o reaching out to local companies to contribute
food/beverages/products to events
- event marketing and social media outreach
o press release
o media alert
o Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter
o updating the website
- post-event follow-up responsibilities
o thank-you e-mails
o database entry
- e-newsletter management
o preparing the e-newsletter sent out twice a month (coordinating logos)
- office management
o paying bills
o filing
o organizing
- coordinating advertisers, sponsors, and partnerships

We are a friendly, family-environment seeking great people willing to go the extra mile. Because we’re a small start-up business, the job requires a lot of independent thinking, time management, resourcefulness, and creative thinking.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong and dedicated commitment to Green Drinks’ philosophy
- Friendly, open-minded, and flexible
- Self-directed and ready to take initiative
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and have vision
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
- Strong computer skills: proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Ability to follow-through with projects
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Familiarity with event-planning

If interested, please e-mail Margaret at margaret@greendrinksnyc.com and include resume and references.