Community and Outreach Specialist | North Saint Paul, MN

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  • Location: Saint Paul, MN

  • Company: Mississippi Market Natural Foods

with us makes a difference! Position Summary: The Community and Outreach Specialist plays an integral role in positively representing our brand and creating connection between the Market and our community. Specific areas of responsibility include member services, event planning, coordinating educational classes, in-store customer education, and relationship building with local businesses and non- profits.

This role requires strong communication, customer service, public speaking, intercultural competence, event planning, and organization skills as well as initiative, time management, prioritization, project management, reliability, and integrity.     Reports to:   Marketing Director Location:

 Partially Remote; 622 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Schedule:   Flexibility required to meet business needs. Occasional w eekend and evening hours required.

Qualifications: Community Outreach: Evaluate, schedule, and positively represent organization at community events; develop and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, and businesses  Public Speaking: Experience with public speaking and interacting with audience ; ability to compose and present an articulate and engaging presentation to a group  Communication:  Demonstrated ability to effectively and respectfully communicate in person, online, and over the phone with internal and external customers;

English proficiency  Event Planning: Experience planning, coordinating, and running events including creation of engaging display marketing materials, and activities  Customer Service:  Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service including positive interactions, responsiveness, and follow-through Project Management: Experience planning and managing projects within budget and timeline   Initiative and Prioritization:  Demonstrated track record of effective prioritization, delegation, multi-tasking, organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through   Reliability: Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments; regular and predictable attendance  Culturally Competent:  Cultural competency and the commitment to work with diverse populations and other stakeholders   Computer Skills:   A bility to quickly and accurately utilize internet, email, word processing, graphics and multimedia, spreadsheets with formulas and databases; create slideshows in Power Point, formulas in Excel, Mail Merge in Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications:   Familiarity with products purchased and natural foods industry     Multilingual   Diverse and multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply Benefits:  Our pay and benefits focus on meeting the financial, health, and wellness needs of our staff.

They include: 20% employee discount excellent paid time off and paid volunteering 401(k) matching low-cost health insurance premium options, and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance We offer exceptional perks including: free food " buddies" dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity Essential Job Functions: This position requires frequent walking bending, reaching, stooping; the ability to stand for long periods of time; the ability to converse and exchange information with others; the ability to move around our store, offices, selling floor, stock areas, kitchen, and classrooms; the ability to operate office equipment including a 10 key calculator, telephone, computer, and printer; the ability to lift 50 lbs.

and the ability to efficiently travel between locations with or without reasonable accommodation. In addition, this position must meet Mississippi Market's safe driver requirements.   Candidates will be required to pass an authorized background check if offered the position. Interested candidates: please include cover letter and resume with application. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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