A new byline will often catch attention, but it’s rare that a new name on our long staff list gets recognition. So, this week, we want to introduce our latest staff addition: Operations Administrator Erin Lynch. She’s been working behind the scenes to help get our paper out each week!
What is your job like as the Operations Administrator? Firstly, my typical administration work includes a lot of subscription help, accounts payable, financial, and strategic plan reporting. Secondly, I get to research ongoing journalism trends and assist in upcoming projects, such as June’s Green Guide. Lastly, and most importantly, my role is to be the ultimate middleman and touch every department of the Independent by learning roles of other business and administrative team members for cross training/backup when needed.
What were you doing before you got started at the Independent? What made you want to come work here? Before the Independent, I’ve spent the last 12 years working in various customer service roles (retail, hospitality, caregiving, you name it!). Most recently, I came from working as a temporary Operations Associate at the Santa Barbara Foundation and starting my journey in the non-profit sector there. Although I have an extensive history in odd jobs, they all had the same baseline of serving someone or a community. The Independent is one of the most notable community service companies in Santa Barbara County.
