Marketing Coordinator
The program – Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB)
Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB) is a charity program providing a fully-sponsored training in traditional French bakery to underprivileged Chinese youth aged 17 to 21, enabling them to find qualified jobs and lead independent lives after graduation.
Launched in February 2009, sponsored by Carrefour Foundation and other corporations, SYB’s one-year training combines intensive classes in both French and Chinese bakery, with practical internships at 4&5-star hotels. After completing the program, the 20-30 students can then obtain employment opportunities in bakeries or hotels in Shanghai and all across China.
In order to increase its financial stability, SYB is now moving towards a social enterprise model, and has opened half-day bakery classes, bread & pastry catering, and technical consulting services to individuals and companies wishing to contribute to the success and sustainability of the program.
SYB is managed by a dynamic international team, and operates under the governance of Chi Heng Foundation.
Website: www.shanghaiyoungbakers.com. Weibo: weibo.com/shanghaiyoungbakers
Position – Marketing Coordinator
In order to gain some financial stability, SYB is organizes meaningful commercial activities (bakery classes, bread & pastry catering, technical consulting services) for individuals and companies who want to contribute to the success and sustainability of the program.
The Marketing Coordinator will be in charge of defining the marketing with the SYB team and coordinating these commercial activities, handling related administration, and will act as a Chinese-English translator during the public classes and other SYB activities.
Main responsibilities:
1. Coordinate class registration and bakery orders
· Define an appropriate strategy for promoting and implementing the commercial activities, together with the SYB team
· Design and disseminate promotional material (schedule, flyers, catalogues)
· Act as the contact point for class registrations, bakery/pastry products enquiries and orders, and technical consulting enquiries; calculate quotes, explain the options, and provide customer service
· Coordinate engagements with SYB program manager and bakery teachers
· Organize transport/delivery for bakery orders
· Arrange production of SYB-specific packaging (paper bags, cake boxes…)
2. Act as host and translator
· Welcome participants to the public bakery/pastry classes and present SYB
· For public classes in English: act as the translator between the bakery teacher and the participants (translate the teacher’s technical explanations and instructions, translate participants’ questions)
· Support SYB in other Chinese-English translation needs, especially during SYB events, or for SYB promotional material
3. Organize SYB’s participation in open markets
· Organize the sale of SYB students’ bread in available markets (registration, support material, general organization & costs)
· Coordinate volunteers’ help and participation
4. Manage accounting and financial returns of commercial activities
· Keep track of all expenses, payments and income of public classes and of bakery orders
· Calculate costs, revenues, profits, for each product and activity
· Issue receipts / payment orders, send to clients in timely manner, confirm payment reception to clients
· Assist with related financial and administrative processes as and when required
Position requirements:
· Native level in Chinese, fluent in English (especially oral English).
· Basic knowledge of French. Good level in French or wish to improve French language skills will be appreciated.
· Dedication to support a growing non-profit organization, understanding of the social enterprise model
· Str0ng communication and interpersonal skills; outgoing and sociable
· Good organizational skills, responsive, detail-oriented, efficient in handling administrative tasks
· Enjoy working both within a team and independently
· Interest in developing skills in Microsoft Excel, marketing, languages
· Enthusiasm for Western bakery and pastry, and for French culture
Work conditions:
· Report to French program managers
· Work closely with bakery trainers (=SYB graduates who have trained in France), as well as with volunteers from different nationalities and backgrounds
· Location:
o Office work: Chi Heng Foundation Shanghai office (西康路长寿路)
o Events/classes: SYB Baking Centre （普陀区绥德路）
o Outside meetings & events are to be expected
· Time commitment: at least 30 hours/week, for a minimum period of 5 months.
· Transportation and phone reimbursement allowance (500RMB/month).
· Bonuses will be granted based on candidate’s success in increasing the direct profits from the SYB commercial activities.
Contact us:
If interested, please send us your application by email on hr@shanghaiyoungbakers.com
Please indicate your motivation, availability, relevant experience and include a CV. Thank you!
The program – Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB)
Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB) is a charity program providing a fully-sponsored training in traditional French bakery to underprivileged Chinese youth aged 17 to 21, enabling them to find qualified jobs and lead independent lives after graduation.
Launched in February 2009, sponsored by Carrefour Foundation and other corporations, SYB’s one-year training combines intensive classes in both French and Chinese bakery, with practical internships at 4&5-star hotels. After completing the program, the 20-30 students can then obtain employment opportunities in bakeries or hotels in Shanghai and all across China.
In order to increase its financial stability, SYB is now moving towards a social enterprise model, and has opened half-day bakery classes, bread & pastry catering, and technical consulting services to individuals and companies wishing to contribute to the success and sustainability of the program.
SYB is managed by a dynamic international team, and operates under the governance of Chi Heng Foundation.
Website: www.shanghaiyoungbakers.com. Weibo: weibo.com/shanghaiyoungbakers
Position – Marketing Coordinator
In order to gain some financial stability, SYB is organizes meaningful commercial activities (bakery classes, bread & pastry catering, technical consulting services) for individuals and companies who want to contribute to the success and sustainability of the program.
The Marketing Coordinator will be in charge of defining the marketing with the SYB team and coordinating these commercial activities, handling related administration, and will act as a Chinese-English translator during the public classes and other SYB activities.
Main responsibilities:
1. Coordinate class registration and bakery orders
· Define an appropriate strategy for promoting and implementing the commercial activities, together with the SYB team
· Design and disseminate promotional material (schedule, flyers, catalogues)
· Act as the contact point for class registrations, bakery/pastry products enquiries and orders, and technical consulting enquiries; calculate quotes, explain the options, and provide customer service
· Coordinate engagements with SYB program manager and bakery teachers
· Organize transport/delivery for bakery orders
· Arrange production of SYB-specific packaging (paper bags, cake boxes…)
2. Act as host and translator
· Welcome participants to the public bakery/pastry classes and present SYB
· For public classes in English: act as the translator between the bakery teacher and the participants (translate the teacher’s technical explanations and instructions, translate participants’ questions)
· Support SYB in other Chinese-English translation needs, especially during SYB events, or for SYB promotional material
3. Organize SYB’s participation in open markets
· Organize the sale of SYB students’ bread in available markets (registration, support material, general organization & costs)
· Coordinate volunteers’ help and participation
4. Manage accounting and financial returns of commercial activities
· Keep track of all expenses, payments and income of public classes and of bakery orders
· Calculate costs, revenues, profits, for each product and activity
· Issue receipts / payment orders, send to clients in timely manner, confirm payment reception to clients
· Assist with related financial and administrative processes as and when required
Position requirements:
· Native level in Chinese, fluent in English (especially oral English).
· Basic knowledge of French. Good level in French or wish to improve French language skills will be appreciated.
· Dedication to support a growing non-profit organization, understanding of the social enterprise model
· Str0ng communication and interpersonal skills; outgoing and sociable
· Good organizational skills, responsive, detail-oriented, efficient in handling administrative tasks
· Enjoy working both within a team and independently
· Interest in developing skills in Microsoft Excel, marketing, languages
· Enthusiasm for Western bakery and pastry, and for French culture
Work conditions:
· Report to French program managers
· Work closely with bakery trainers (=SYB graduates who have trained in France), as well as with volunteers from different nationalities and backgrounds
· Location:
o Office work: Chi Heng Foundation Shanghai office (西康路长寿路)
o Events/classes: SYB Baking Centre （普陀区绥德路）
o Outside meetings & events are to be expected
· Time commitment: at least 30 hours/week, for a minimum period of 5 months.
· Transportation and phone reimbursement allowance (500RMB/month).
· Bonuses will be granted based on candidate’s success in increasing the direct profits from the SYB commercial activities.
Contact us:
If interested, please send us your application by email on hr@shanghaiyoungbakers.com
Please indicate your motivation, availability, relevant experience and include a CV. Thank you!