Zen Village is seeking a proactive, bilingual (English and Spanish) assistant to support our sourcing and construction projects in Chirripo, Costa Rica. This role involves sourcing materials and items via platforms like Facebook Marketplace, where English predominates, and identifying and coordinating with reliable, skilled workers for construction and other projects within Zen Village.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research and sourcing on Facebook Marketplace and other relevant platforms to find materials and items required for Zen Village, negotiating prices and arranging for purchase and delivery.
Post job listings and reach out to community groups for referrals to find trustworthy and skilled construction workers and other project personnel.
Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to arrange meetings, understand project requirements, and negotiate terms with suppliers and workers.
Collect and review previous work portfolios from potential hires to ensure quality and reliability.
Coordinate logistics for the delivery of sourced materials and the scheduling of workers for various projects at Zen Village.
Maintain organized records of transactions, appointments, and communications related to sourcing and project coordination.
Qualifications:
Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills in both languages.
Experience in sourcing, logistics, or project coordination, preferably in a construction or community development context.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and secure favorable terms.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Knowledge of the local market and community in Chirripo, Costa Rica, or similar areas.
Ability to use social media and other online platforms for sourcing and networking.
Working Conditions:
This position may start as part-time with the potential to evolve into full-time based on performance and project needs.
Flexible working hours with the need to adapt to project schedules and sourcing opportunities.
The role will involve remote work and on-site visits to Zen Village and suppliers as required.
QUESTIONS:
What experience do you have in sourcing? You speak Spanish and English?
You are aware this is part time position? This could move into a full time position if you are good.
What is your hourly rate for part time work?
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Company: Full Potential
Name: James Rick
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