INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTANTPart-time Ecology Center Berkeley

INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTANTPart-time; Non-exempt positionSummary of Responsibilities:The Information Services Program Assistant plays an important part inproviding education and resources to Ecology Center members and the generalpublic. This position assists the Information Services Program Manager andProgram with a variety of tasks and projects in the Ecology Center and atthe EcoHouse. The Information Services Program Assistant is a part-timeposition, currently at 10 hours per week in office and 20 hours per monthperforming event and site coverage.Primary Responsibilities of the Information Services Program Assistantinclude:· As part of a team, staffing the Environmental Information Desk andfielding inquiries from the public via phone, email, walk-in, and events.· Staffing EcoHouse and Ecology Center events and classes, and tabling atoutside events.· Maintaining information in our databases, and assistance in keeping theEcoDirectory accurate and comprehensive.· Library maintenance, including adding books, checkout, past due calls,and inventory.· Keeping printed materials and displays in the Resource Center stocked,neatly organized, and displayed for effective use.· Research and documentation projects as assigned.· Occasional preparation of event flyers and assistance with publicity.· Providing other assistance to the Information Services Program Manageras needed.Preferred qualifications:· Exceptional accuracy and carefulness with the quality of one's work,particularly with regard to data and public information services provision.· Strong interest and knowledge of a broad spectrum of environmentaltopics, as well as urban, and equity issues.· Ability to work in a lively group atmosphere and contribute to thecreation of a positive community space.· Experience working with the public, a friendly approach, and a clearcommunication style· Ability to problem solve, particularly when staffing an event or sitealone.· Punctual and on-time for work shifts. Dependable.Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week in office and 20 hours per monthevent and site coverage. (A sample schedule would be Tuesday and Saturday11-4; event coverage on 2 Sundays in the month, 9am - 4pm; and one Thursdayevening 6pm - 10pm.) Schedule to be arranged.Wage: $14 per hour. This position does not receive health benefits.HOW TO APPLY: 1) Complete application found at www.ecologycenter.org/jobs/ and2) Send resume with cover letter to beck@ecologycenter.orgNote: Application materials may also be mailed to:Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702, ATTN: BeckCowlesApplication deadline: December 11, 2009.NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASEEcology Center 2530 San Pablo Avenue Suite H Berkeley CA 94702