Planetize the Movement is hiring! We're adding two new positions to our team: Personal Assistant and Paid Internship.
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Drew Dellinger
Planetize the Movement
Mill Valley, CA
Planetize the Movement (PTM) is an independent, progressive company dedicated to work that fosters ecology, social justice, and cosmology through education and the arts.
Drew Dellinger, founder of PTM, is a poet, teacher, writer and highly sought-after speaker. He has inspired hearts and minds around the world, performing poetry and keynoting on social justice, ecology, cosmology, activism, democracy, and compassion. He is also a consultant, publisher, and educator. Dellinger’s award-winning book, love letter to the milky way, has devoted readers on six continents. His poems have been cited and quoted in venues ranging from prison workshops to climate change hearings before the U.S. Congress.
The needs of the company continue to grow and we are looking to add to our PTM team.
Personal Assistant
We are searching for a resourceful, organized Personal Assistant who has experience working in a sometimes intense and fast-paced environment, supporting in various errands and correspondences. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for social media and an interest in the work that PTM is doing. The position is half on location at the author’s home and half remotely. Professionalism and trust are essential, in addition to being able to manage your time well on your own.
Key Attributes
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
· Tech proficient: excellent computer skills, web & social media savvy
· Professional
· Personable
· Detail-oriented
· “Can-do” attitude
· Quick learner
· Flexible
· Trustworthy
· Team player
· Passionate and enthusiastic
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· General office work
· Organization of office and home
· Opening, sorting, processing mail
· Follow up on phone calls, emails and other correspondence in a timely fashion
· Work closely with Project Manager on social media marketing projects and general office support
· House projects
· Transportation for teenager
· Run errands
· Ship online orders, manage mailing list
· Support at local Bay Area events
Job Requirements:
· Mac proficient
· Tech, software and social media savvy
· Prefer 2-3 years experience working in an office setting or as a Personal Assistant
· Flexibility and ability to respond on short notice
· Can work independently and meet deadlines, as well as work closely with a team
· Ability to work from author’s home and remotely: reliable transportation and laptop required
Logistics of the Position:
· Hours: 10-15/week. Regular business hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm PST. Work on evenings and weekends will be required from time-to-time, but is not expected as a standard for this role.
· Salary: $15/hr
· Independent contractor/responsible for own taxes
· Be able to Skype regularly
· Reliable transportation
· Need own laptop, Mac preferred
We are eager to hire a Personal Assistant in early 2012. Deadline for applying is January 8, 2012. Submissions will be reviewed and references will be contacted. Interviews will take place mid January with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2012.
If you feel you have the essential skills and attributes for this position, please follow the instructions listed below.
· Personal statement, 150 words or less, describing why you are interested in the position and how your background and experience fit the requirements of this role.
· Copy of your current resume in PDF format
· Three (3) references with details of how/when you worked with/for them and the best number to reach them at
· Your phone number and best time(s) to reach you
· Subject line of email submission to read: Drew Dellinger – Personal Assistant Application
We look forward to hearing from you!
Intern
We are searching for a social media and tech savvy intern. The internship is a paid position, in addition to being an invaluable educational opportunity. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of, or interest in, ecology, social justice, cosmology, or the arts, as well as an enthusiasm for social media. The position is half on location at the author’s home and half remotely. Professionalism and trust are essential, in addition to being able to manage your time well on your own.
Key Attributes
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
· Tech proficient: excellent computer skills, web & social media savvy
· Professional
· Personable
· Detail-oriented
· “Can-do” attitude
· Quick learner
· Flexible
· Trustworthy
· Team player
· Passionate and enthusiastic
Responsibilities including but not limited to
· Transcribe reels of various interview and event footage
· Typing and data input of materials for book projects and social media marketing content
· Support author and Project Manager with various on-going projects
Job Requirements
· Mac proficient
· Tech, software and social media savvy
· Typing speed of 70-80 wpm with accuracy
· Flexibility and ability to respond on short notice
· Can work independently and meet deadlines, as well as work closely with a team
· Ability to work from author’s home and remotely: reliable transportation and laptop required
Logistics of the Position:
· Hours: 10-15/week. Regular business hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm PST. Work on evenings and weekends will be required from time-to-time, but is not expected as a standard for this role.
· Salary: $12/hr
· Independent contractor/responsible for own taxes
· Be able to Skype regularly
· Reliable transportation
· Need own laptop, Mac preferred
We are eager to hire an Intern in early 2012. Deadline for applying is January 8, 2012. Submissions will be reviewed and references will be contacted. Interviews will take place mid-January with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2012.
If you feel you have the essential skills and attributes for this position, please follow the instructions listed below.
· Personal statement, 150 words or less, describing why you are interested in the position and how your background and experience fit the requirements of this role.
· Copy of your current resume in PDF format
· Three (3) references with details of how/when you worked with/for them and the best number to reach them at
· Your phone number and best time(s) to reach you
· Subject line of email submission to read: Drew Dellinger – Intern Application
We look forward to hearing from you!
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