Citizen Space

Free Drop in Every Week for Fiesta Friday

Posted on 29. May, 2011 by tobymorning in blog, Coworking, Events

We are starting our Fiesta Fridays. Starting this Friday drop in and cowork with the crew at Citizen Space for FREE. After a hard day of coworking, and getting biz done, we will have a mixer with light snacks and drinks (margaritas) starting at 5PM for those who can’t co work with us during the day.

You can register for the event on our Start Up AddictsMeet Up group! If you are interested in sponsoring our events, please email us for more info, or call us anytime at 415-501-9155

Advantages of Coworking

Posted on 29. May, 2011 by consuelo in Coworking

Since Coworking is now the trend more and more entrepreneurs are adapting to, this is the new working trend because of the many benefits and advantages of collaboration, and flexible price to scale a start up business.

Since it is a community you will be having somebody working with you, who can take care of your calls and do some of your duty in case you will get sick. Another advantage is the reduction of the cost of your rental, your electricity bills as well as the maintenance of all office utilities and equipment. In addition you can also accelerate creativity and enrich your brain power through brain storming with your co-workers when certain issues will arise.

Camaraderie will also be enjoyed as you get along with your co-workers, their support will push you into more actions rather than ideas and thinking. Lastly expansion of your business can be possible through the networking with your co-workers. If you can find a co-working space near you, why not try it out?

Are you interested in learning more about coworking at Citizen Space, Checkout our Membership pages, or give us a call at 415-501-9155.

Citizen Space internship

Posted on 20. May, 2011 by jtaggert in blog, Coworking, Designers, Events, Internships, San Francisco, SOMA, Startups

Citizen Space is a coworking space in the SOMA/South Park district of San Francisco for hard-working, fun-loving: entrepreneurs, designers, web and software developers, social media consultants, marketing professionals, etc.We’re looking for a passionate and hard-working individual who loves what coworking is all about and is will do what it takes to make Citizen Space thrive (while honing your marketing, client relations, and event management skills).

You will gain experience in the following areas:

• Marketing Communications: Assist with and lead marketing and outreach projects. Examples of the types of projects you will work on include: developing web site content, writing e-newsletter articles, designing e-newsletters, qualifying networking opportunities and working in social media. This role can grow or change depending on the interests of the intern. Possibility to work on graphic design projects.
• Membership/Visitor Relations: Be present in the space to answer resident, visitor and Drop-In inquiries. Help with general physical upkeep of the space. Other possible projects: Member Survey, Wiki redesign, Member lunches, misc research projects.
• Event Production: Assist with organization and coordination of evening (and occasionally weekend) events. This includes planning, answering questions, promoting, set up and clean up.
• Coworking: How coworking works (history and how to), current residents, entrepreneurial practices, small business management, community development, etc.

Terms: Internship: 15-18 hours/week (including occasional evenings/weekends for events); hours flexible. Small stipend available, plus use of Citizen Space for your own projects. You will also be part of this community and develop relationships with the 20 professionals that work in this space (who may offer paid work/internship opportunities as well)

Minimum commitment: 3 months. There is the possibility for this experience to turn into a paid part-time position at the end of the internship.

Qualifications. Mature, recent or soon-to-be college graduate or similar professional. Experience or interest in communications, marketing, community development or related areas. Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, passionate, responsible and play well with others. Must be computer literate and have your own laptop. Sense of humor always appreciated.

To Apply: Email your resume and a cover letter explaining your work history, what you offer, what you hope to learn from Citizen Space, and why you stand out from other candidates.

No phone calls. Emails welcome. Email: Jesse Taggert, General Manager at citizenspace@gmail.com (this is an email for internship applications/inquiries.)

Application deadline: asap
Application review period: mid-late March
Internship to start date: April

Look forward to hearing from you!

Cacoo.com world tour at CitizenSpace

Posted on 09. May, 2011 by tobymorning in blog, Events, Local News

We are hosting a Meetup in San Francisco this week with the team from Cacoo.

The team is hoping to meet our users and we would greatly appreciate it if you would tell us how we could improve Cacoo.

The main purpose of this event is:
- To introduce Cacoo and Nulab
- To share our future plans and to receive feedbacks from Cacoo users
- To provide an opportunity to create Cacoo User Platform in the United States

We are expecting the following people to attend:
- People who use Cacoo daily and like Cacoo
* No limit in how or where Cacoo is used. People who use Cacoo at work and at school are both welcomed.
- People who are interested in a Japanese company, Nulab, and hoping to talk to us
- People who wants to share tips on creating diagrams on Cacoo
- People who are willing to help us to provide a greater service

Location: Citizen Space San Francisco
425 2nd St, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107
Date and time: Thursday, May 12th 7:00PM
Book your ticket online today from here.