[Hidden-tech] Job opening: marketing/development position for Greenfield Mercantile

[Garth Shaneyfelt]

Seems to be many marketing/PR folks on this list who might perhaps be
interested.  It's a great idea/project, so perhaps there are possible
community investors on the list too..

-Garth

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The Greenfield Mercantile, Inc.
"A Good Deal for Everyone"
324 Wells St.  Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-7204, ext. 107
www.greenfieldmercantile.com


POSITION OPENING

Position Title:    Development Coordinator

Position Type:  Part time, 15 hrs/wk, flexible schedule, for at least 20
weeks at $25/hr..       
          
Business Description:   The Greenfield Mercantile, Inc. (GMI) is a retail
business which will be owned and capitalized by individuals and
organizations in the local community.  The Board of Directors (BOD) of GMI
has conceived this business as a partial replacement for Ames, a discount
department store, which closed 6 years ago.  The BOD drew up organizational
papers for this business and recently received approval from the
Massachusetts Secretary of State's office for its Prospectus, which allows
GMI to raise capital by selling shares of stock.  The BOD is therefore
seeking a candidate to coordinate the Stock Offering and Capital Campaign
goal of $565,000 +.

Position Description:   GMI seeks a friendly, organized, and energetic
person to create and maintain financial and informational databases for the
marketing and selling of stock shares - staff support to be provided by the
Greenfield Savings Bank and the Cooperative Development Institute.
Coordinator will report to and communicate with the BOD and will attend
periodic meetings; will arrange publicity and promotional activities as well
as facilitate share sale transactions. This person will be highly visible
during the campaign and a main representative of GMI.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
*	Coordinate the creation and maintenance of a marketing and
shareholder database.
*	Maintain financial records.
*	Respond to shareholders and prospective shareholders in a timely
manner.
*	Write and place press releases, advertisements, brochures, and other
promotional materials and activities.
*	Coordinate work for volunteers.
*	Manage and update website information.
*	Arrange to answer telephone, email, and written requests for
information from prospective buyers.
*	Promote GMI to media representatives.
*	Assist Board members with identifying and hiring merchandise buyers
and store managers.
*	Assist Board members with identifying and securing a store location
in downtown Greenfield.
*	Attend Board meetings to provide updates and request additional
support.

Qualifications:
*	Excellent organizational and communication skills
*	Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
*	Friendly, people-oriented personality
*	Proficient in appropriate computer skills
*	Effective time management skills
*	Dependable, flexible
*	Good problem solving skills

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