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Job ID: 2011-1378# Positions: 7Location: US-WA-SeattleCategory: Marketingmore information about this job:

Overview:

Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, is looking to add new talent to our team.

Today, Zipcar provides hundreds of thousands of people with a viable alternative to traditional car ownership, saving them money, time and headaches. Around the world—from coast to coast, across Canada, the UK, and college campuses in between—people are making the decision to live car free and enjoying the convenience and environmental benefits of having “wheels when you want them”.

As we continue to grow our operations, we are looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the family. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re results-oriented, dedicated, and ready to contribute to an unparalleled member experience for our community of Zipsters, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about Zipcar, what we do, and how we do it, visit zipcar.com. For further employment opportunities, visit zipcar.com/about/jobs.

Summary

Zipcar Street Marketing Representatives are the public face of the Zipcar brand and report to the Marketing Manager.  This position is requires approachable, clever, and fun individuals who can effectively communicate the Zipcar message to a variety of different people.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Educates members of the public about Zipcar by engaging people, distributing marketing materials, and signing new members

• Performs event set-up and break-down and associated tasks
• Submits event evaluations and participates in team meetings
• Works with team members to achieve weekly member goals
• Will be required to wear Zip gear

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have the following experience, skills, and education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Performance or similar experience with street promotions, a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to carry collateral materials and displays.
• Ability to confidently approach members of the public.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Must pass Zipcar background check.
• Must pass Zipcar driving history requirements and please review them before applying.
• Interpersonal skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Prior experience in a sales-oriented environment is a plus.

As a member of the Zipcar Team you will receive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Discounts on services, products and much more

While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. EOE

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First Year Programs is currently seeking applicants for the position of Student Coordinator.

The Student Coordinator in the Office of First Year Programs (FYP) functions administratively and programmatically in support of all transitional programs for which the office is responsible.  These programs include Advising and Orientation, Freshman/Transfer Interest Groups, Dawg Daze, Transfer and Commuter Programs, and Husky Adventures.  This is a position of significant responsibility, open to all currently registered UW undergraduate students, who are available to work in a year-round capacity.

Applications and position information are available at online: http://fyp.washington.edu/?page_id=98

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13^th 2011 for priority consideration.  The selection process will incorporate an initial review of applications; a limited number of candidates will be invited for an interview with First Year Programs staff members.  The preferred start date for this position is on or before May 2^nd, 2011.

Contact First Year Programs with any questions at 206.543.4905 or fyp@uw.edu.

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