Open Positions
Operations Coordinator
Please note that this role is an 1099 independent contractor role with an expected 20 – 25 hours per week.
Witty Gritty is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and solutions-focused Operations Coordinator to join our team on a short-term basis (6-month contract) with the possibility to continue or grow into a long-term position.
As the Operations Coordinator, you will work closely with the CEO and help support Witty Gritty client work and projects with responsibilities related to office and administrative management, inventory and supply coordination for projects, and overall team support.
We are looking for someone who is able to jump right in with a great deal of self-sufficiency and strategic thinking when accomplishing their duties. Our goal is to engage someone who is a team player that will collaborate and work well with guidance from our leadership team.
Responsibilities:
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Assist with office and supply inventory management; support team members on needed supplies for events
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Handle light bookkeeping - ie. preparing/sending invoices, following up on vendor payments
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Work with CEO on miscellaneous project tasks and supporting on meeting preparation
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Support the team with administrative tasks and requests - ie. scheduling team meetings, organizing lunch, etc.
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Helping with preparation of some client events and being available to work onsite at events when needed
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Coordinating team outings including support with Witty Gritty 15th Anniversary event/activities
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Taking on special projects when needed - ie. research for software platforms, business certifications, professional development opportunities for the team
Skills:
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Adept at thoughtful and empathetic relationship building
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Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable and organized
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Active listener with a results-oriented approach
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Self starter with accountability and a ‘Can Do’ attitude
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Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Demonstrate sound judgment in a leadership capacity
Qualifications:
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Minimum 3 years experience working in administrative or operations role
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Ability to work in a team environment - both remotely and in person
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Understanding of project management tools and willingness to learn how to adapt and use new tools (ie. Google Drive, Slack)
Interested?
This role is an 1099 independent contractor role with an expected 20-25 hours per week. Contract will run for 6-months (January - June 2023). The pay is $2,205/month plus a $200/month wellness stipend.
If you have any questions or to apply, please email Michelle Freeman, michelle@wittygritty.com with info@wittygritty.com copied. Interested applicants should send an email statement including their experience and interest in the position along with their resume and availability by February 7, 2023. We are looking to have this position hired by mid February 2023.
Open Call
*Please note this is an open call for contractors, freelancers, and partners. Prospective team members could be brought in for specific projects or on a retainer!
The Witty Gritty team is comprised of skilled creatives, freelancers, and partners! As we continue to grow as a company we are looking for new people to join our team in all capacities.
We are seeking project managers, copywriters (editorial, blog, storytelling, email, website, etc.), social media managers, event planners, community engagement specialists, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, general business strategists, and others in the creative field to join us on our upcoming projects!
We are open to individuals with all backgrounds and skill levels. At Witty Gritty, we work closely together as a team and always are looking for the following set of skills when welcoming new members to our team:
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Strong communication skills (both internally with our team and externally with clients and partners)
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Self-starter with a proactive attitude
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Organized and adaptive
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Strategic focus with creative mindset
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Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
To be considered for our upcoming work please email us at hello@wittygritty.com with your name, contact information, a sample of your work (portfolio, website, writing sample, resume), and/or 2 references!
Event &
Project Staff
Also, we are always looking for energetic, friendly people to join our event and project list.
Witty Gritty has ongoing street team, distribution, and event and project-based work available. Current opportunities listed below. If you are interested, please email hello@wittygritty.com with an introduction, your interest, and your contact information!
Available Work:
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STREET TEAM: Distributing postcards for community-based programs. Locations will be high-trafficked areas (many SEPTA locations). All locations will be outdoors. Each shift will include 2-4 people total. Transportation and food stipends will be provided as well. If you are interested/available, please email back with your availability.
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MATERIAL DROP-OFF: Drop off posters/postcards to designated locations (community centers, nonprofit organizations, etc). List of locations will be provided and are all located in Philadelphia. Mileage reimbursement will be provided at $0.56/mile. You will need a car for this role. If you are interested/available, please email back with your availability.
About Witty Gritty
At Witty Gritty we work with mission-driven organizations and companies to support their engagement, event, marketing, general strategy, and communications work. People-first, neighborhood-focused, and engagement-driven. We take extra care with each client, using creative strategies to reach and engage the target audience. We create opportunities and experiences to bring communities together and strive to connect people with resources and each other.
People first and neighborhood-focused. We take extra care in our outreach approach, using tools both online and offline to reach audiences and communities, meeting them where they are at. We create opportunities and experiences to bring communities together and strive to connect people with resources and each other.