Job Title: Part-time Street Fest Assistant

Organization: South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation/South Boston Chamber of Commerce

Location: South Boston, MA (On-site/remote)

Duration: April through October 2024

 Job Type

Part time, hourly/$25 an hour

10-20 hours a week from April through October

Description

South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation and the South Boston Chamber of Commerce are seeking a part-time Street Fest Assistant for April to October 2024 to help with the planning and production of the annual South Boston Street Fest, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, with a rain date of Sept. 28.

Street Fest responsibilities include:

• General administrative and sales/marketing support

• Assisting with phone and email communications to vendors and suppliers

• Maintaining the event database

• Coordinating the distribution of vendor applications via email and in person

Applicants must have some event planning or project management experience. Start and end dates are flexible. This is a combination remote and in-person position working in South Boston.

Qualifications:

• Some event planning or project management experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel

• Outgoing personality with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Prior customer service experience a plus

• Collaboration and organizational skills

• Self-sufficient with the ability to work independently

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to donna.brown@sbndc.org and info@sbndc.org with the subject line "Street Fest Assistant Application - [Your Full Name]." Applications will be accepted until March 29, 2024.

About South Boston NDC: South Boston NDC, a nonprofit organization based in South Boston, is dedicated to addressing the displacement of low- and moderate-income residents by creating and preserving affordable housing. In addition, we focus on providing quality-of-life programming and economic development to enhance community engagement. South Boston NDC is the fiscal manager of the South Boston Chamber of Commerce, which is the unified voice of the South Boston business community. Chamber activities promote South Boston businesses and encourage shopping and dining locally. Learn more about us at sbndc.org.

 South Boston NDC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects this commitment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.