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Positions Open

Office Manager

Show-Me Institute

St. Louis, MO

The Show-Me Institute seeks an Office Manager to manage and execute the day-to-day operations of the Institute.

The Office Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring SMI has the proper operational controls and administrative reporting procedures to meet operational and financial targets
  • Handling day-to-day office operations
  • Maintaining deposits, invoices, and receipts for SMI’s accountant, ensuring payment deadlines are met in a timely manner
  • Handling human resource issues and new employee in-processing
  • Reviewing internal documents and reports to ensure they comply with SMI procedure
  • Maintaining up-to-date non-profit registrations, fundraising registrations, employer notices, and occupancy documents
  • Maintaining and securing records and data in accordance with appropriate retention policies
  • Developing and monitoring SMI’s internal processes for compliance with policies and legal obligations
  • Maintaining office equipment and managing office operations inside and outside to ensure SMI has a productive work environment
  • Managing procurement and inventory tracking of publications, supplies, stationery, equipment, and furniture
  • Assisting with travel itinerary, scheduling, and event coordination
  • Managing special projects as assigned

Qualifications for the Office Manager:

  • Be passionate about and committed to the mission of the Show-Me Institute
  • Possess excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Be a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
  • A demonstrated history of personal pride and self-accountability

How to Apply:

To apply, please email a cover letter (including philosophical commitment to the mission of the Show-Me Institute and salary requirements) and resume to Brenda Talent at Brenda.talent@showmeinstitute.org. Applications may also be mailed to:

Brenda Talent

Show-Me Institute

5297 Washington Place

St. Louis, MO 63108

No phone calls, please.

Events and Outreach Manager

Show-Me Opportunity

St. Louis, MO

Show-Me Opportunity (“SMO”), in conjunction with the Show-Me Institute (“SMI”), markets liberty and free-market solutions to the problems facing Missouri, and hosts regular lectures and events throughout this state. SMO is seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to manage this increasingly important outreach to Missourians.

Reporting directly to the Director of Communications of SMO, the Events and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for:

Events Planning and Execution

  • Developing, in consultation with the Director of Communications, a 12-month-out events calendar for major and speaker series events.
  • Organizing and planning all aspects of events: venue, program/booking, AV, catering, etc.
  • Day-of event management.
  • Working with individuals to organize and execute in-home and small-venue events.

Events Preparation

  • Creating a network of speakers that may be of interest to supporters and pro-free market citizens.
  • Working with the communications team to produce reusable staging materials and signage.

Outreach Coordination

  • Reaching out to and building relationships with Missourians who support free-market solutions to Missouri’s problems
  • Creating and managing speaking opportunities to promote SMI research
  • Building policy based coalitions
  • Work closely with the Director of Communications to pitch and schedule media appearances to promote SMI research and events.

Digital Outreach

  • Manage e-mail and social media campaigns on multiple platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Constant Contacts)
  • Manage and respond to feedback, comments and questions regarding events and outreach opportunities on digital platforms.

Writing

  • Ability to write clear and concise copy for promotional materials, social media posts, newsletters, event descriptions, press releases and blog posts.

Skills & Qualifications

The successful applicant will:

  • Have at least two years of relevant experience in event planning
  • Be passionate about and committed to the mission of Show-Me Opportunity
  • Possess excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in related subject matter

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF file:

  • Résumé
  • Cover letter detailing: a) your sincere interest in this position and the mission of the organization, and b) your salary requirements c) a writing sample may be requested

Materials should be emailed to Zach Lawhorn at zach.lawhorn@showmeopportunity.org

About the Show-Me Institute

Founded in 2005, the Show-Me Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy research organization. The mission of the Institute is advancing liberty with responsibility by promoting market solutions for Missouri public policy. For more information:

Phone: (314) 454-0647

Email: intern@showmeinstitute.org

Web: www.showmeinstitute.org

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