We're Hiring!

We are thrilled to announce that we are adding a Logistics Coordinator to our team! If you think this could be you please email your cover letter and resume to INFO@BLUEBERRYFESTIVAL.COM; or mail to P.O. Box 482 South Haven, MI 49090
Logistics Coordinator Job Description:

Who we are:
We are a 56-year-old South Haven, Michigan tradition. The National Blueberry Festival (NBF) is the biggest event in town and a highlight for locals and tourist alike. Our mission is to celebrate Southwest Michigan’s mighty superfood - the blueberry. We host 50 hours of family-centric fun, partner with over 20 local organizations, host a tribe of over 280 volunteers, and showcase over 100 sponsors. Our Board of Directors is an active, vibrant group of locals that work closely with the Director to keep the festival constantly improving and growing into a market leader for the Michigan event industry. The Logistics Coordinator will work directly under our Festival Director.

Values and Culture:Above all, we are about fun! We love blueberries, and use them as a platform to help our community find positive recreation and connection. The Logistics Coordinator needs to fit well into this culture of play, positivity, fun and focus on community wellness. Remember, fun is not at odds with hard work, rather it enhances it.

Roles and Responsibilities:Team Management and Volunteer Coordination:
Works with Director to support and guide event and department team leaders. This will include:

• Recruitment and screening of volunteer team leaders, and assisting leaders with team recruitment
• Assisting with planning, troubleshooting, supplies procurement, and follow through

• Attending frequent meetings and trainings
• Upholding the volunteer culture of fun, responsibility and friendliness. (Example of teams that will be under the Logistics Coordinator: Welcome Center,

Transportation, Volunteer Center, City Dressing/Signage, Head Quarters, Red Cross Tent, Site Management, Setup/Take Down, Events)

Oversight of Festival Services:
Ensuring timely coordination and confirmation with partners for the services offered at the festival. Including but not limited to:

• Transportation - Trolleys/Golf Carts
• ADA Accessibility
• Porta - Potties
• Information signage etc.

Blueberry Central Market:
Organizing the Blueberry Central Market by:

• Liaising with vendors, blueberry growers, and local partners
• Leading and assisting with set up and take down of the market, chalking out vendor locations, ensuring adequate signage etc...
• Communication with current vendors, and recruiting and screening new participants

General Day to Day Operations of the NBF
Assisting with the day to day operations of the festival:

• Answering phone calls and website queries
• Greeting and assisting visitors
• Light cleaning

Hours:

• The Logistics Coordinator is an hourly, part-time, year-round position.
• The Logistics Coordinator will work 12-16 hours per week with a 4-8 hours exception in either direction. Opportunity to work from home occasionally.
• This person should plan on at least 40 hours of work the first week of August. During the week of the festival including the actual festival days, the person should plan on 60-80 hours of work. The 2019 festival runs August 8th - 11th.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• May be subject to some eye strain from using computer monitor
• This job produces some physical demands including, but not limited to lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e. up to 50 pounds) and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• May be required to drive your own vehicle on behalf of the NBF. Must have an active driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; some college preferred
• Ability and experience in utilizing computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and other software relevant to the job
• Exhibits strong people skills, communicates effectively and respectfully, and has experience developing and leading teams.
• Must be detail-oriented in terms of project management and excel at linear step-by-step thinking
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask, recover well from interruptions, and prioritize the task completion
• Must provide exceptional customer service to our guests, community members, volunteers, vendors, Board, and all other stakeholders
• Must be able to identify potential or actual problems and develop strategies to overcome problems

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND  RESUME TO INFO@BLUEBERRYFESTIVAL.COM; OR MAIL TO P.O. BOX LISTED ABOVE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSION!