Rags2Riches is Hiring!
April 25, 2011
Rags2Riches (R2R) is a for-profit social enterprise that designs and manufactures eco-ethical home and fashion accessories by employing women living in the poor communities around Metro Manila. R2R empowers the women in these communities by giving them access to the formal economy, increasing their incomes and providing them with additional skills-based, financial and health training. At the same time, R2R’s products are all made with upcycled scraps from garment manufacturers or textile companies, as well as other organic and indigenous materials available in the Philippines.
As a young company and one of the pioneers in the Philippines’ social enterprise space, we promise to provide a challenging yet fun and rewarding work environment with a path for career development and personal growth.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. 2011 is the year for Rags2Riches’ growth.
We are expanding to more communities and enriching the social enterprise that aims to support them. We are filling up the following positions:
Admin Assistant – Assist all departments in administrative needs and requirements
Qualifications:
– College Graduate (2 year or 4 year course on Office Administration is preferred) — At least 2 years of relevant experience with office administration
– Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point
– Willing to work flexible hours
– Willing and able to work with minimal supervision
– Well-organized and detail-oriented
Community Enterprise Activation Officer– Build Community-Based Enterprises in partnership with Cooperatives, Associations, and Communities, through creating a community-enterprise franchise system, training communities on enterprise development, creating programs that will increase the quality of life of the members, and liaising with external partners who could support these programs and activities.
Qualifications:
– College Graduate (BS Management or Management/Business/Entrepreneurship course preferred)
– At least 2 years of experience in business development or related field — Proficient in Microsoft Office — Interested in merging business discipline with social cause
– Willing to travel to the communities on a regular basis
– Willing to work flexible hours
– Willing and able to work with minimal supervision
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
If you or your friends (or someone you know) are interested in any of the two positions, kindly email your resume to vivianlee.r2r@gmail.com (Rags2Riches Operations Manager) and copy reese.fernandez@gmail.com by April 30, 2011. Thank you very much!
Reese
