JOBS: Executive Assistant, Brooklyn Bodega

Looking for Assistant to The President of Brooklyn Bodega/Exec Director of the BHFShare

Position:  Brooklyn Bodega is looking for one or two dedicated individuals to work directly with our President and Festival Executive Director, Wes Jackson.

Description: The position is a volunteer one with the distinct possibility of transforming into a paid position.

Assistant will report directly to the President and will assist in all day-to-day duties regarding The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and Brooklyn Bodega.

In these tough times when so many are either unemployed or underemployed this position is a great resume builder as you will gain experience in virtually every facet of the music business. Event Production, Talent buying, Marketing, Finance and more. As stated the position is unpaid but there is a clear path to compensation for the right person. The Bodega and the Festival are run like a non-profit. Our focus is on the culture and inspiring those around us. If you feel the same way then this is the perfect place for you.

Projects you will be working on:

• The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
• “Show and Prove” MC competition
• Brooklynbodega.com
• Savannah Boogie Music and Song (new digital record label)
• Brooklyn Bodega Consulting and Branding

Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with President and key staff
• Serve as key advisor to President
• Help execute initiatives
• Coordinating schedule
• Setting up meetings
• Corresponding with staff, clients, and patrons
• Manage the execution of BHF project plan
• Supervise interns and volunteers

Skills:

• Above average communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Self starter
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products
• Experience with Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) is a plus
• Experience with basic HTML is a plus
• Passion for Hip-Hop music and culture

More details:

• Minimum 20 hours/week
• Can work remotely but at least half of the 20 hours will be in the Bodega office
• Position runs through June 26th. Can be extended.
• College credit available

Send resumes to moses@brooklynbodega.com