Banana Logistics and Sales

Oke USA is looking for a banana logistics and salesperson. In 2006, three entrepreneurial organizations came together to create Oke USA. Their goal was to introduce small-farmer, fair-trade bananas to the U.S. market. Oke USA operates as the banana importing arm of Equal Exchange, headquartered in West Bridgewater, Mass. It is a full-time position — 45-50 hours a week.

Responsibilities: Logistics — producer relations support, fruit procurement, ocean transportation, quality control, customs, U.S. transport, and coordination of weekly fruit supply to ripeners and distributors; sales — account maintenance, new sales, store visits and events, pricing and financial analysis; and marketing and education.

Qualifications: Ability to manage complex logistics; problem solver; team player; ability to work independently; time management skills; willingness to travel domestically and internationally; ability to work under high stress in a fast-paced environment; two or more years in produce; experience with perishable  commodity logistics; experience with Latin American producer groups; and Spanish language skills.

Salary: Dependent on experience.

Benefits: 100 percent individual health insurance premium coverage and significant portion of dependent coverage, vacation, holidays and sick days.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and brief answers to the three application questions below to info@okeusa.com.

Questions

• If you were a small-scale banana farmer, what would you want out of a relationship with Oke USA?

• The top five banana companies — Dole, Chiquita, Noboa, Fyffes and Fresh Del Monte — account for more than 80 percent of world banana market. Oke USA operates at a minute scale in comparison. What are the some of the challenges associated with this difference in scale and how would you approach those challenges?

• Oke USA must compete with other produce companies on the most conventional terms while also carrying out our fair-trade mission. What do you bring to a company with this challenge?

Executive Director

The Waterfront Historic LeaguE (WHALE) of New Bedford, Mass., is seeking an executive director. By rescuing and renovating more than 50 historic properties, advocating vigorously for preservation of many more and sharing stories of New Bedford’s past, WHALE has inspired pride in residents and has helped transform the city.

Responsibilities: Provide creative, energetic leadership to guide WHALE’s mission-driven work and to ensure its long-term viability and financial stability; direct the implementation of WHALE’s current and future strategic plans; provide fundraising leadership; build partnerships with state and local government and allied organizations and agencies to create preservation-friendly policies and programs; lead WHALE’s preservation real estate work to rescue endangered historic properties within defined, target areas; drive WHALE’s communications and public relations program, including significant upgrade of its website and social media activities; hire, supervise and review staff.

Qualifications: Passion and sense of urgency for WHALE’s mission and for New Bedford; fundraising ability, with experience generating funds from a variety of sources; familiarity with construction and renovation processes; ability to inspire and motivate people and to connect with people at all levels and from diverse communities; demonstrated record of partnership and collaboration with others, including government; outstanding written and oral communication and computer skills; experience in advocacy and public policy.

To apply: Send resumé, cover letter and salary history to employment@waterfrontleague.org.

Info: Visit waterfrontleague.org/employment.

Valet Coordinator

Providence-based Recycle-A-Bike is seeking a bike valet coordinator to manage and run its popular bike valet program. The valet coordinator will be responsible for selling valet services and coordinating an average of two four-hour valet sessions per week from May through October.

Responsibilities: Sell valet services to event planners; develop and schedule a network of volunteers that can staff the valet; maintain valet equipment — racks, tools, promotional literature and donation box; train volunteers; solicit feedback from event planners.

Qualifications: Enthusiastic and active biker; ability to network and attract clients; ability to manage volunteers and generate excitement about biking as a form of transportation.

Compensation: Hourly wage based on qualifications. No other benefits are offered.

To apply: Send an e-mail to Recycle-a-Bike.