Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Our manufacturing facility is based right outside of Chicago in Northbrook, IL. All positions currently open are local. Please see below for details. If interested in applying, please send over a resume and cover letter to Tatiana Varenik - tatiana@windycityorganics.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
1. Administrative Assistant
Job Description and Responsibilities:
- *Assist supervisor in managing his daily activities, from monitoring his calendar and reviewing/answering emails to performing administrative duties, as well as working to manage basic office needs
- *Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management
- *Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
- *Special Projects as assigned
- *Data entry and file maintenance
Education and Qualifications:
- *Preferred associates degree related to business;
- *Require organizational skills, both analytical and problem solving
- *Knowledge of operating standard office equipment;
- *Excellent communication skills – written and verbal;
- *Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills;
- *Attention to detail and accuracy
- *This is a local position - must live in or around the vicinity of Northbrook, IL
2. Production Supervisor – Food Industry
Food production supervisor manages the processes involved in food production. This position requires food production experience as well as managerial experience.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
- *Oversee the daily operations of food processing;
- *Ensure that production meets health, sanitation, and quality standards set by the company and food industry;
- *Monitor employee performance;
- *Coordinate with receiving department to ensure that raw product is available when needed;
- *Responsible for the daily production documentation;
- *Effectively communicate with production employees and management;
Education and Qualifications:
- *Required food industry experience – 1 year
- *Experience in supervisory role - 1 year
- *Associates degree
- *This is a local position - must live in or around the vicinity of Northbrook, IL
3. Brand Ambassadors / Demo People
Do you love spreading the word about incredible, healthy products? We are looking for friendly and outgoing brand ambassadors to work with our brands and do just that.
Location:
IL area. Must be able to commute to locations where our products are distributed.
Level – Entry-Level
Starting Date – ASAP
Contract Rate -- $20 per hour (1-4 demos per week depending on personal schedule and demo needs).
Job Duties:
- *Schedule in-store demonstrations and submit sample requests
- *Commute to locations where our products are sold
- *Do complete set up and tear down of demos
- *During demos, engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner. Be able to discuss specific aspects of Windy City Organics's product as a brand that you love. Answer questions accordingly.
- *Encourage customers to engage with the brand on social media
- *Count and record inventory
- *Correctly fill out demo reports, including uploading photos to our online reporting system
Requirements:
- *Must be 18 years old or older
- *Must have a valid driver’s license
- *Must have a smart phone
- *Must own a vehicle
- *Available to work evenings and weekends
- *Must be able to commit to 6 months of work
- *Must be able to stand continuously for 3-6 hours
- *Able to lift 25 lbs
- *Able to work independently with little or no supervision
- *Must be reliable
- *A professional attitude and appropriate attire is required while presenting
- *Hired Ambassadors are required to work entire duration of agreed upon shift or until end of event
Perks:
- *Flexible schedule, usually ranging 4 – 20 hours per week: ideal for students!
- *Bonus for meeting or going beyond quota
- *The opportunity to work for a company that is deeply committed to ethically sourced ingredients, socially conscious business practices and delicious food!
What we are looking for:
- *Friendly, outgoing personality
- *Entrepreneurial spirit; a go getter
- *Strong verbal communication skills
- *Excellent attention to detail; an eye for making things “look good”
- *Good time management
- *Well organized
- *A quick learner, the ability to learn about our company and what it stands for and explain that to the customer in an intriguing and clear manner
- *Passion for healthy snacking/marketing/demonstrations/sales