Equal Exchange just announced a jop opening within their fabulous Interfaith Program. How do we know it’s fabulous? Because CRS is a part of it! If you’re interested in joinging the Interfaith Program team, check out the job description below!

Equal Exchange Interfaith Program Representative
Equal Exchange seeks highly motivated individuals to work as Interfaith Program Representatives.   Equal Exchange’s Interfaith Program works in partnership with 12 national faith-based organizations and thousands of congregations across the country to involve communities of faith in Fair Trade. Our work includes sales, outreach and education.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:
Susan Sklar, Interfaith Program Hiring Committee
Equal Exchange
50 United Drive
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
ssklar@equalexchange.coop
fax:  508-587-5955

Completed applications are due Monday, March 1^st, 2010

1. Job Description:

2. Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate well and problem solve with program customers, team members and staff
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to different faiths and religious traditions
• Previous experience with basic word processing and database programs preferred
• Previous experience with faith-based/social/environmental activism or public speaking/presentations preferred
• Experience with or interest in working for a cooperative organization preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel, including some weekends

3. Responsibilities:
Account Development and Sales (approx.  90%)

• Develop and refine partnership/program strategies, goals, marketing initiatives and outreach materials in coordination with Program Manager.
• Coordinator for specific partnership communication, program projects, initiatives and accounts, as determined with Program Manager.
• Effectively communicate mission of Equal Exchange and our faith-based partnerships to customers and contacts.
• Develop and communicate strong Equal Exchange product knowledge (coffee, tea, chocolate, snacks, etc.)
• Increase sales in existing congregational accounts and bring on new accounts through direct contact, marketing initiatives, events and outreach.
• Accountable for individual sales and program participation goals, as set with Program Manager.
• Represent Equal Exchange, the Interfaith Program and faith-based partnerships at congregations, conferences and events, including conducting workshops and other presentations on the Program and Fair Trade.
• Coordinate Program presence, product sampling and sales for national, regional and local faith-based events.
• Provide partnership contacts and customers with the information, materials and products they need to represent the program and partner projects at events and gatherings.
• Support program team members as needed or directed.
• Maintain accurate notes and database records for customers, partner organizations, events and projects.
• Communicate effectively with customer service team.
• Flexibility to perform other tasks as necessary, such as occasional support for customer service team, packing/shipping.
• Participate in on-going training in products, equipment, marketing; help train peers as needed.

Fair Trade & Worker Ownership Development (approx.  10%)

• Participate in staff, department and educational (Exchange Time) meetings.
• Understand our producer partners and trading policies and the Fair Trade movement.
• Understand and participate effectively in our worker cooperative model.

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