Project Manager for Boston Area Sustainability Project

Grad Bag is a green initiative and 501(c)3 to reuse college dorm supplies. We currently partner with 16 colleges and over 20 grantee organizations in the NY and Boston areas to.collect and redistribute lightly-used dorm room items that too often end up in landfills and give them to incoming college freshmen from low-income households. http://www.gradbag.org/

This project typically runs from May to August and this position would be part time from March to May, with more hours required from May to August.

Responsibilities to include:

• Managing staff of 6 plus summer interns, rotating community area volunteers, several Newton Public School students, and City of Newton Youth Services volunteers, including scheduling and daily work assignments. 
• Responsible for daily operations and logistics of Newton site including collection, cleaning, and distribution of dorm supplies from area colleges to area colleges and non-profit organizations.
• Contribute, update and maintain project spreadsheets.
• Prepare for, plan several give-away days and shopping days for non-profits on site and off-site.
• Prepare dorm starter kits and donations for colleges as needed/requested.
• Work with Sustainability Directors of local colleges, community members and non-profit organizations.
• Potentially handling the logistics for both New England Area and New York City Area collections and deliveries.

Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills  
Project Planning and Management 
Strong writing and editing skills  
Team and design team skills 

Email cover letter and resume to: Nancy@GradBag.org