[Journalists] Story Corps job in New York

[Bryan Bashin]

Hey folks,

Story Corps does some amazing radio journalism 
and has recently posted an entry-level position 
in their Brooklyn, New York office.  It may be a 
good fit for one of us.  Here's the 
description.  Note that the application deadline is this Friday, September 21.

--Bryan Bashin



Description:
Operations Coordinator
Operations Department
Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations
StoryCorps is looking for a full-time Operations 
Coordinator to work in their offices
in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. StoryCorps 
(www.storycorps.net) is a widely acclaimed national
oral-history project that celebrates our shared 
humanity and collective identity.
Created by the award-winning non-profit 
documentary company Sound Portraits Productions
(www.soundportraits.org), StoryCorps is the 
largest oral-history project ever undertaken.
Responsibilities include:
OFFICE RECEPTION & MANAGEMENT
• Greet/welcome visitors and staff to StoryCorps offices.
• Provide information to, and answer questions 
from, callers inquiring about StoryCorps.
• Manage and maintain organization’s phone system.
• Maintain office equipment and machinery.
• Maintain and organize common areas of office 
(kitchen, conference rooms, etc).
• Serve as primary liaison to building in 
relation to repairs, booking conference
space, obtaining new identification cards for staff, etc.
• Order general office supplies weekly.
• Oversee onsite vendors, technicians, and repairs.
• Manage mailing/postage system, distribute mail to StoryCorps staff.
• Oversee daily garbage and recycling removal system.
FINANCE
• Work directly with vendors on accounts payable issues.
• Reconcile and code expenses; and prepare bills for payment.
• Provide bookkeeping support to Controller.
• Maintain inventories.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Weekly deposits to bank.
IT/FACILITIES SUPPORT
• Support to StoryBooths (both in New York City and outside).
• Support to IT Manager.
• Trouble-shoot computer, printer, and other office equipment problems.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, 
this position provides general
administrative support to the Operations Department, as needed.
Please send cover letter and resume to
employment at storycorps.net
  and include your last name and “Operations 
Coordinator” in the subject line. Include
both cover letter and resume as attachments 
entitled: "YourNameLetter" and "YourNameResume".
Please indicate if you have applied for a 
position at StoryCorps in the past. No
calls please.
Applications due by Friday, September 21, 2007. Please apply early.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the 
diversity of the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This position will be filled without regard to 
race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, 
veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by law.
For more information about StoryCorps, please visit www.storycorps.net
StoryCorps is a project of Sound Portraits 
(www.soundportraits.org), a non-profit
company that produces award-winning documentaries for National Public Radio.
Additional Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum two years experience working in office 
management/administration in an
organization of comparable size.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required.
• Must be comfortable providing IT support.
• Excellent communication skills – verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving 
ability, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a fast-growing team.
• Bookkeeping experience a plus.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to
employment at storycorps.net
  and include your last name and “Operations 
Coordinator” in the subject line. Include
both cover letter and resume as attachments 
entitled: "YourNameLetter" and "YourNameResume".
Please indicate if you have applied for a 
position at StoryCorps in the past. No
calls please.
Applications due by Friday, September 21, 2007. Please apply early.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the 
diversity of the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This position will be filled without regard to 
race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, 
veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by law.
For more information about StoryCorps, please visit www.storycorps.net
StoryCorps is a project of Sound Portraits 
(www.soundportraits.org), a non-profit
company that produces award-winning documentaries for National Public Radio.
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Hey folks,
Story Corps does some amazing radio journalism and has recently posted an entry-level position in their Brooklyn, New York office.  It may be a good fit for one of us.  Here's the description.  Note that the application deadline is this Friday, September 21.
--Bryan Bashin
Description:
Operations Coordinator
Operations Department
Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations
StoryCorps is looking for a full-time Operations Coordinator to work in their offices
in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. StoryCorps ( http://www.storycorps.net/ www.storycorps.net
) is a widely acclaimed national
oral-history project that celebrates our shared humanity and collective identity.
Created by the award-winning non-profit documentary company Sound Portraits Productions
( http://www.soundportraits.org/ www.soundportraits.org
), StoryCorps is the largest oral-history project ever undertaken.
Responsibilities include:
OFFICE RECEPTION & MANAGEMENT
• Greet/welcome visitors and staff to StoryCorps offices.
• Provide information to, and answer questions from, callers inquiring about StoryCorps.
• Manage and maintain organization’s phone system.
• Maintain office equipment and machinery.
• Maintain and organize common areas of office (kitchen, conference rooms, etc).
• Serve as primary liaison to building in relation to repairs, booking conference
space, obtaining new identification cards for staff, etc.
• Order general office supplies weekly.
• Oversee onsite vendors, technicians, and repairs.
• Manage mailing/postage system, distribute mail to StoryCorps staff.
• Oversee daily garbage and recycling removal system.
FINANCE
• Work directly with vendors on accounts payable issues.
• Reconcile and code expenses; and prepare bills for payment.
• Provide bookkeeping support to Controller.
• Maintain inventories.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Weekly deposits to bank.
IT/FACILITIES SUPPORT
• Support to StoryBooths (both in New York City and outside).
• Support to IT Manager.
• Trouble-shoot computer, printer, and other office equipment problems.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, this position provides general
administrative support to the Operations Department, as needed.
Please send cover letter and resume to
employment at storycorps.net
 and include your last name and “Operations Coordinator” in the subject line. Include
both cover letter and resume as attachments entitled: "YourNameLetter" and "YourNameResume".
Please indicate if you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past. No
calls please.
Applications due by Friday, September 21, 2007. Please apply early.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This position will be filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by law.
For more information about StoryCorps, please visit http://www.storycorps.net/ www.storycorps.net
StoryCorps is a project of Sound Portraits ( http://www.soundportraits.org/ www.soundportraits.org
), a non-profit
company that produces award-winning documentaries for National Public Radio.
Additional Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum two years experience working in office management/administration in an
organization of comparable size.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required.
• Must be comfortable providing IT support.
• Excellent communication skills – verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a fast-growing team.
• Bookkeeping experience a plus.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to
employment at storycorps.net
 and include your last name and “Operations Coordinator” in the subject line. Include
both cover letter and resume as attachments entitled: "YourNameLetter" and "YourNameResume".
Please indicate if you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past. No
calls please.
Applications due by Friday, September 21, 2007. Please apply early.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This position will be filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by law.
For more information about StoryCorps, please visit http://www.storycorps.net/ www.storycorps.net
StoryCorps is a project of Sound Portraits ( http://www.soundportraits.org/ www.soundportraits.org
), a non-profit
company that produces award-winning documentaries for National Public Radio.
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