Support the Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association in membership services, communications, volunteer program / opportunities, community outreach efforts, and general administrative functions.  30 – 40 hrs/week

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Coordination (40%)
• Support PCSGA events such as SLURP, bi-annual beach clean-ups, the Annual Conference, Annual Walk the Hill (Member visit to DC), and other projects, including:
– Scheduling, planning and preparations;
– Promotion, including written material and press releases; and
– Event set-up, staffing, and follow-up.

Community and Member Outreach (30%)
• Assist with PCSGA communications including social media outlets (website, Facebook, Flickr) and traditional mail.
• Assist staff and board in identifying member / outreach opportunities and develop appropriate messages, material and/or activity for each event.
• Represent PCSGA at festivals, and coordinate / support volunteers.
• Plan and conduct an annual volunteer appreciation event.
• Communicate with current and potential new members.
• Manage membership database including an annual update of member profile information.

Quarterly Newsletter (15%)
• Create Longlines Newsletter using InDesign Software.
– Manage content, including soliciting articles from members, staff, related trades, writing original pieces, collecting appropriate photos and graphics, editing and proof-reading.
• Coordinate printing and distribution.

General Administrative Duties (15%)
• Preform general administrative functions including but not limited to:
– Receive and respond to phone calls and email;
– General correspondence;
– Copying, faxing, mail;
– Ordering supplies.
• Attend and take minutes during meetings of the board, committees, and planning sessions as required.
• Assist Director and Assistant Director as needed.

Desired Skills and Requirements:
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with professional experience in volunteer management, communications, business, or related field.
• Proven track record of planning and implementing events.
• Ability to build relationships and work with diverse personalities.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, keen attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Proven organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while working on diverse projects under pressure.
• High energy, self-motivated, dependable, flexible, works well as part of a team as well as independently.
• Proficiency in MS Windows software. Desk top publishing experience is highly desired.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Current driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours to support events.
• Overnight travel (approximately 4-6 nights per year) to support annual conference.

Compensation:  $15.00 per hour during 3 month probation. Salary increases will be based on performance.

Application:  To be considered, interested applicants must submit a letter of interest describing your specific skills and qualifications, a writing sample, a current resume detailing experience and a list of at least three references, with at least one of the three being a direct supervisor. Materials should be sent to Margaret Barrette, PCSGA 120 State Ave NE #142, Olympia WA 98501, or by e-mail to Margaretbarrette@pcsga.org.

Submission Deadline:  Materials should be received no later than July 9th.