Next Step Living needs an Outreach Event Representative!

Next Step Living
21 Drydock Ave.
2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Outreach Event Representative

Who We Are:
Next Step Living is a groundbreaking company on a mission to make it easy and affordable for homeowners to implement energy-saving solutions. We partner with over 400 municipalities, civic organizations, businesses and nonprofits to deliver energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to New England homes. Our work is practical; we install insulation, put solar panels on roofs, and help people move away from expensive oil-based heating. Next Step Living is headquartered in Boston, with a growing Connecticut presence centered around our New Haven office. So far, we’ve worked with over 80,000 homeowners who are now saving money and reducing their impact on the planet.

The Outreach Event Representative Role:
This is a unique part-time opportunity to educate homeowners about reducing their carbon footprint and lowering their utility bills. Use your communication skills and passion for the environment to motivate homeowners to move to action!
This is a part-time position, and there is great opportunity for growth into a full-time position with Next Step Living. Next Step Living provides training and ongoing coaching to help you succeed and grow in the role, and Outreach Event Reps generally earn $12-$20 per hour.

What You’ll Do:
You’ll act as the first point of contact between prospective customers and Next Step Living by engaging people in conversations at a variety of events. We regularly attend farmer’s markets, town fairs, home shows, festivals and many other community events. You’ll be working at events near where you live - we attend events throughout all of Eastern and Central Massachusetts- so you’ll be making a direct impact on your community.

What We’re Looking For:
-You’re excited about our mission to fight climate change one house at a time!
-Strong conversational skills - the ability to communicate clearly, professionally and positively
-Flexibility in changing environments and the ability to solve problems creatively
-Ability to learn quickly and embrace feedback
-Ability to speak, read, and write languages other than English is beneficial
-Able to work independently in the field - personal maturity and responsibility are key
Flexible weekday and weekend availability - must be available to work a minimum of three days per week, including at least one weekend day
-Applicants must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to transport event materials to various locations

Salary $12-$20/hour

The position is part time


To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Inside Sales Representative needed for Next Step Living!

Next Step Living
21 Drydock Ave. 2nd Floor,
Boston, MA 02210

Inside Sales Representative

Why is this the right position for you?

• You want to work in a meaningful job that allows you to help save our planet!!
• You are ready to work in an advanced entry-level position.

What hours are you looking for?

• We are currently hiring for part time (up to 35 hours per week), but there is plenty of opportunity for you to quickly move into a full time, benefits eligible position once you’ve proven your success.
• Flexible weekday evening and weekend availability. Shifts are generally 4-8pm during the week, and during the day on Saturday & Sunday.

What will you do?

• Move customers to action by setting sales appointments for solar, windows, roofing, ductless mini split, and HVAC systems.
• Build excitement by educating customers on energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions for their home.
• Make outbound calls, receive inbound calls, and schedule appointments for qualified customers for all of our products.
• Benefit from Next Step Living's training and ongoing coaching to help you win and grow in your green collar career.

What are we looking for?

• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to communicate clearly, in a professional and positive manner.
• Proficiency using MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word; ability to navigate through Salesforce.com or similar CRM's would also be helpful!
• Adaptability to changing environments, with a proven ability to highlight improvements to the process that may be outside the core scope of your work.
• Candidates that maintain focus on constant improvement & development - our best Representatives embrace feedback and learn quickly.
• Fun loving team players who bring a positive attitude to the office every day.
• Ability to speak, read, and write languages other than English is preferred.

Salary is Hourly + Commission

The position is part time


To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Production Planner needed at Southwick Apparel!

Southwick Apparel LLC

20 Computer Drive

Haverhill, MA 01832

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Production Planner

Position Reports To: Production and Materials Planning Supervisor

Basic Function: The Production Planner, under normal supervision, supports the apparel manufacturing process by providing capacity planning, order scheduling and production performance reporting.


Essential Duties:

1. Oversees the transition of product forecasts into achievable production and material plans.

2. Coordinates with marker and cutting rooms while developing weekly and daily production schedules for cutting operations.

3. Evaluates product and order forecasts to balance against expected capacity levels of manufacturing departments.

4. Coordinates with materials procurement to ensure accuracy and availability of all materials in support of plans.

5. Supports the coordination and report preparation for weekly and monthly production planning meetings with production, customer service, materials purchasing and select customers.

6. Identifies when and where plans fail to meet goals and objectives and suggest actions designed to bring operations back into synchronization.

7. Monitors status of finished goods inventory to ensure order completion is on time and safety stock levels are maintained.

8. Maintains appropriate level of communication with internal customers with the goal of meeting or exceeding stated on-time delivery goals.

9. Works with IT department to implement systems solutions to enhance capacity planning and production scheduling.

10. Maintains historical production and order data in support of performance reporting and operational financial planning.

11. Oversees providing accurate and timely planning information used in the creation or maintenance of product style master data used in ERP and shop floor control systems.

12. Develops and maintains appropriate reports for planning and order management.

13. Coordinates with primary customer to receive and verify their PO information, writes up and enters POs into company systems as needed

Qualifications:

Knowledge: A working level knowledge of computer systems and MS office software products is required. A basic knowledge of manufacturing planning and/or the apparel industry is a plus.

Experience: None required, but any experience in operational planning or in the apparel industry is preferred.

Skills/Aptitudes: Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to work effectively with internal and external customers. Ability to analyze data, production related issues, suggest corrective action and support implementation. Attention to detail, self-directed, hands-on, problem solving capabilities, and proficient with software (Advanced Excel, ERP/MRP/Planning systems)

Working Conditions: Office and manufacturing environment. Extra hours and inter-state travel may be required.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Payroll Specialist needed in Andover!

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the delivery of excellent customer service through fast and accurate processing of time card and payroll transactions. The Payroll Specialist II will be the first point of contact for employees and managers. This is a fast pace environment with significant emphasis on deadlines and high quality data entry. This position requires sharp focus on accuracy, customer service and timely execution.

Job Responsibilities:

Customer service

·         Answer a broad range of employee questions related to time cards and payroll transactions.

·         Manage requests via email, phone, and/or work list transactions.

·         Take ownership of transferred or assigned cases from inception to resolution.

·         Answer customer requests by phone and email accessing information in Costpoint, ADP, the case management tool and other computer systems.

·         Resolve customer problems by researching issues and taking additional steps as required. Route/refer/receive cases for advanced support.  Follow up with customer cases until completed.

·         Document customer issues, research, and actions taken into the case management system. Accurate and complete documentation skills utilizing case management systems and Microsoft products.

·         Complete transaction processing in support of the Payroll functions. Transactions include reconciliation, data entry, auditing, mailing, filing, answering correspondence, and sorting and routing incoming mail.

·         Coordinated delivery of all required information to pre-hires and/or transfers as well as other partners or customers as necessary.

·         Entry of critical data points impacting employee salary, benefits, timekeeping, etc.

Timekeeping administration

·         Data entries of alternate approvers, employee proxies, Extended Workweek Authorization, grant access to timekeeping.

·         Run daily audits on timesheets and inform employees of required corrections.

·         Enter time for employees on leave.

·         Run weekly adjustment process and this would require validations and corrections as necessary to orgs, labor group.

·         Enter any corrections that must be done via paper Time card adjustments.

·         Enter historical corrections.

·          ‘Seat’ new hires to grant access to timekeeping –remove for terms (daily after load from Costpoint).

·         Regular processing of timesheets.

Skills & Experience:

·         Confident phone presence & exceptional customer service skills are a must.

·         Experience in a shared service environment using case management systems.

·         Ability to solve problems by utilizing training, knowledge, tools and analytical skills.

·         The ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.

·         Mathematical and analytical skills that can be applied to the calculation of pay and the diagnosis of pay problems.

·         Strong attention to detail. Goal oriented and driven to preventing errors and solving problems.

·         Able to grasp complex process and be able to rapidly understand the implications of exceptions.

·         Demonstrate excellence in organizational and time management skills.

·         Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.

·         Work well in a team environment.

·         Ability to interact with a variety of customers, partners, vendors, management and employees.

·         One to Three years of payroll experience preferred.

·         Prior work experience working with ADP or Ceridian outsourced payroll provider is preferred.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

·         Associate degree required or experience in lieu of. 

·         Must be able to abide by the assigned work schedule and work a variety of shifts to support business needs.

·         Able to maintain confidential information.

·         Strong customer service, problem solving, and technology skills.

·         Previous Payroll experience preferred.

Knowledge

·         Must be computer literate on Microsoft Office suite.

·         Proficiency in Word and Excel.

·         Strong verbal and written communication.

·         Effective listening, reading and comprehension skills.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Underwritting Assistant needed in Boston!

Gemini Transportation Underwriters

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clear all new business and maintain clearance system
• Produce electronic insurance policies accurately and within Company time guidelines
• Produce electronic manuscript endorsements accurately and within Company time guidelines
• Assemble insurance policy folders as instructed
• Distribute policies to brokers and internal departments
• Follow-up with brokers for policy subjectivities as needed
• Maintain insurance policy folder filing system both electronic and physical
• Maintain and keep current the Library of Forms and Endorsements
• Maintain and keep current Process and Procedures documents
• Produce loss runs for UW and/or brokers as required
• Collaborate with Bermuda affiliate as directed
• Provide back-up to Executive Assistant (answer phone, handle mail, and other duties as directed)
• Perform, support, and assist in the transition and/or transfer of duties from Executive Assistant to other individuals
• Assist in corporate records retention as directed
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Associate Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Computer proficiency, including Internet and Lotus Notes

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 3-5 years of general office experience

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Work professionally and communicate and collaborate effectively with coworkers at all levels of the organization
• Provide exemplary customer service; respond promptly to customer needs
• Read and write basic business correspondence

WORK MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Demonstrate initiative (self-starter), positive attitude, dependability, and a good attendance record
• Work independently and as part of a team; accept constructive criticism
• Demonstrate good organization (detail oriented) and prioritization skills; meet deadlines, multitask

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrate sound judgment; decision making and problem solving skills
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Calculate figures; perform basic math skills; compute ratios and percents; compare, analyze and interpret data

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to sit, stand, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop, or kneel; occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Input, read and review text and graphics on computer screen, with or without reasonable accommodation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions; moderate noise level

Requirements, skills, abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform this position. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements listed are not all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to create an implied employment contract and may be changed by management at any time. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated at any time, for any reason not prohibited by law.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Marks Moving needs a Business Person!

Mark’s Moving is looking for a recent grad to do sales and marketing.  Their corporate headquarters is in Westborough. 

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions. 

Legal Assistant needed in Newton!

Clements Pajak LLC
29 Crafts Street, Suite 420
Newton, MA 02458

Legal Assistant

We are a growing and dynamic trust and estates law practice in Newton, MA. We are seeking the right candidate for an entry level legal assistant position. The ideal candidate will be a college or specialized school graduate who is well spoken, professional and friendly in appearance and manner.

The candidate will be expected to greet clients coming to the office, answer phones, schedule appointments, take messages, witness at client document signing sessions, and assist senior and junior attorneys preparing for court and meetings.

The candidate will:

• have excellent computer skills 
• be using Excel for basic data entry and basic formulas and Quickbooks to do light bookkeeping, 
• prepare deposits
• edit and create invoices for clients
• be responsible to log in mail, phone calls, messages, and faxes. 
• need to be comfortable uploading and downloading sensitive client information
• need to be proficient with Microsoft Word to assist attorneys with drafting, finalization and processing of documents, 
• correspondence and enclosures to clients and/or court related correspondence and filings. 
• be motivated to use non billable time in a productive manner, (scanning, organizing, general office clerk duties)
• be able and willing to learn various legal software and practice management applications.
• need a car on a daily basis to go to the post office, local banks and occasionally deliver documents to local clients.
• must be available to work until 6pm daily, possibly later on occasion.

Our firm’s commitment to ethical rules in regard to confidentiality, billing, client representation and the attorney client relationship is of the utmost importance.
* He/she must be able to maintain strict confidentiality *

Salary - $26,000-$31,000

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions. 

Consumer and Tech PR Intern needed in Boston!

Elevate Communications
137 Newbury Street,
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02116

Consumer and Tech PR Intern

Elevate Communications, a strategic public relations agency that develops and implements national communications programs for consumer, entertainment & hospitality, B2B and technology brands, is seeking motivated, self-starting interns with a strong interest in exploring a career in PR. Our interns are an integral part of our team, and will enjoy the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative, collaborative, hands-on professional environment where they will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of PR from the ground up. The development of core PR skills and career fundamentals – including media relations, writing and account management – is fostered and encouraged and, in our entrepreneurial environment, teamwork, accountability, and a keen desire to learn will take our interns far. From drafting media advisories to pitching reporters to researching new business opportunities to working at our events, Elevate interns will be involved in the daily execution of a variety of marketing communications campaigns.

A sample list of current clients includes: The New England Revolution, the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group, SNOM, Head of the Charles Regatta, the Boston Globe, Sun Life Financial, and more.

Intern Opportunities and Responsibilities:

• Press Outreach & Coverage
• Media list management
• Media relations (calling to pitch journalists)
• Clipping
• Media reports
• Media Material Development
• (e.g., Press Releases, Media Advisories, Pitch Letters)
• Writing
• Proof reading
• Editing
• • Client Events
• Research
• Planning
• Implementation
• Staffing
• Media, Analysis
• Research
• Coverage analysis
• Office administration as necessary
• Special projects when available
• New business research as needed

Core Requirements:
• Creativity, intelligence and a driving ambition
• Team‐player, professional, results and action‐oriented
• Superior writing and verbal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Web savvy
• Social media aptitude
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or post graduate program

Benefits:
• Development of core PR skills
• Exposure to the industry and marketing communications campaigns
• A great team with networking opportunities
• Company-sponsored free lunch on Fridays

Hours:
Spring semester. Part‐time, around 16 hours a week, but flexible around your school schedule. Unpaid (academic credit available).

The position is an internship

HR needed in Boston for ABCD!

ACTION for BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC.
178 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02111

Human Resources


Some Duties Include:

• Responsible for implementing recruitment strategies that reflect new opportunities to reach qualified candidates and the evolving needs of the agency’s programs. 
• Track applicants throughout recruitment process, recording source, status and final disposition within recruiting software. 
• Participate in job fairs, media appearances, and networking events to promote open and upcoming positions and develop relationships within the community. 
• Create pipelines of applicants for recurring roles to ensure timely response to vacancies. 
• Continually evaluate and make recommendations as to how and where jobs should be marketed in order to attract qualified candidates. 
• Maintain relationships with staffing agencies to facilitate temporary placements as needed. 
• Assist in volunteer recruitment efforts as needed. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED, 
• three to five years previous experience in recruitment, interviewing and job placement required. 
• Bachelor’s degree and bilingual skills preferred. 
• Experience with applicant tracking systems a plus. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, 
• attention to detail and interpersonal skills required. 
• Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Please visit our website at www.bostonabcd.org for additional employment listings.
ABCD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer actively seeking applications under its affirmative action program.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions. 

Film Development & Distribution Intern needed in Allston, MA!

Film Development & Distribution Internship

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Open the door. Branch out. Experience life.

Waverley Knobs Entertainment is a Boston-based film & video production company focusing on creative films and promotional productions for artists & businesses. Our mission is to create engaging and thought-provoking movies, music videos and commercial videos, within a personal, collaborative process with our cast, crew and clients.

The office is located in Allston, MA and is accessible by public transportation.

DESCRIPTION:
This internship is a perfect fit for an intern interested in film research and distribution, film financing opportunities, small businesses, and/or starting your own company.

Waverley Knobs Entertainment is a hands-on learning environment in which interns will learn how a film production company creates and implements their distribution and financing strategies. Interns will obtain in-depth knowledge of film distribution methods and strategies, how to secure key film financing, how to engage sponsors and executive producers, and improve their research and development skills.

Intern projects will include high-level assignments with direct impact on business results. This is a great opportunity to work with a start-up and learn all aspects of building a business. We promote creativity and self-starters with room for self-designed and led projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· conduct research on film distribution, screenings and fundraising opportunities
· assist with film opportunities, such as coordinating screenings or fundraising events
· support and strengthen our fundraising program
· perform outreach and thank-you correspondence
· maintain an updated sponsor/donor database
· maintain consistency in our branding
· contribute original content to website and newsletter

HOURS AND CREDIT:

This is an unpaid internship for credit. Please check with your academic department about their requirements regarding internships.

Internship hours must be between Monday – Friday and the hours of 10 am – 6:00 pm, totaling a minimum of 16 hours per week. Must be available at least 1-2 days per week to work in the office; the rest of the time commitment can be done off-site via telecommuting.

WHAT WE’D LIKE YOU TO HAVE:
· Positive attitude
· Willingness to learn and self-motivation
· Resourcefulness
· Ability to work independently, while taking direction
· Interest and enthusiasm for film research and/or development
· Interest in film and/or video production
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Basic knowledge of databases
· Interest and/or experience in fundraising, and working with sponsors and donors = a plus!
· Library science interest and/or coursework = a plus!

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF ALL APPLICANTS:
· You are committed to success and will take this opportunity seriously
· You are excited about film and video production!
· You are also excited about film distribution and researching fundraising opportunities!
· You will thrive on being at a start-up and take advantage of opportunities given to you during your internship

WHEN YOU APPLY PLEASE INCLUDE:
· A cover letter
· Your resume
· A completed project (visual, written or both) that is a proud accomplishment of yours; can be either school or self-led project

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.