Meet the Community Coaches

Lynne Sebille-White

Lynne Sebille-White

Title/Position
Senior Director, Career Coaching & Campus Partnerships
(Career Coach)
Alicia Joens

Alicia Joens

Title/Position
Senior Specialist, New Student Partnerships
(Career Coach)
  • Do you consider yourself problem-focused, thoughtful, or eco-friendly?
  • Are you interested in learning about human/environment interactions or conservation efforts that support sustainable living?
  • Does it sound like fun to conduct field work outside?
  • Could you see yourself analyzing environmental data through geologic mapping, helping to prevent environmental hazard disasters, or advocating for “going green"?

 Careers in this community focus on studying the physical aspects of the earth and applying knowledge to educate and inform on how to protect the environment and human/animal  health.

Conservation/Natural Resources/Climate Change/Sustainability

  • Conservation (can pair with Coordinator, Technician, Intern, Steward, Officer, Crew, Corps., Education/Educator, Communications/PR)
  • Environment/Environmental (can pair with Steward, Educator, Guide, Research, Justice, Interpreter/Interpretation, Outreach, Scientist, Intern, Social Media, Communications,
  • Outdoor (can pair with Educator/Education, Youth, Visitor)
  • Field (can pair with Work, Crew, Member)
  • Land (can pair with Protection, Program, Manager, Coordinator)
  • Plants/Invasive Plant/Invasive Species/Vegetation
  • Seed Collection/Collector
  • Habitat (can pair with restoration, technician)
  • Wildlife/Animal ( can pair with Conservation, Protection, Rehabilitation, Biology)
  • Zoo
  • Desert
  • Marine
  • Mountain
  • Water/Watershed/River/Stream/Lake/Marsh/Ocean
  • Soil (can pair with Conservation/Conservationist, Science)
  • Trails (can pair with Planner, Assistant, Crew, Preservation, Assessment, Technician)
  • Wildfire/Fire (can pair with Science, Prevention)
  • Forest/Wilderness (can pair with Ranger, Intern, Program, Associate)
  • Park or Historical Park (can pair with Ranger, Intern, Interpreter, Guide, National, State)
  • Natural Resources (can pair with Department, Technician, Education)
  • Fisheries/Fish
  • Ecology/Biology/Entomology (can pair with Intern, Technician, Research)
  • Climate (can pair with Action, Solutions, Analyst, Communications)
  • Museum Curator/Exhibit Intern (within national/state parks/aquariums, etc.)
  • Seasonal (relevant for park/preserve and similar summer work)
  • Science Communications (pair with Intern, Assistant, Associate)
  • Sustainability (pair with Advocate, Intern, Project/Program Manage, Coordinator)
  • Recycling
  • Restoration

Energy

  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Geothermal
  • Biomass
  • Ethanol
  • Air (can pair with Pollution, Emissions, Quality)
  • Energy (can pair with Audit, Coordinator, Efficiency, Renewable, Research)

Environmental Planning/Policy/Advocacy/Organizing

  • Policy (can pair with Wildlife, Climate, Environmental, Research, Agriculture)
  • Environmental Compliance (can pair with Specialist, Coordinator, Scientist, Analyst, Field Technician)
  • Government Relations (within orgs. that must comply with environment regulations)
  • Regulatory Specialist
  • Climate Action/Policy
  • Organizing (Can pair with Community, Environmental)
  • Public Interest Research
  • Planner (can pair with Urban, Transportation, Assistant, Associate, Technician)
  • Sustainability or Corporate Sustainability (can pair with Advocate, Intern, Project/Program, Coordinator, Lead)
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Environmental Protection (can pair with Agency, Specialist, Public Affairs, Program)
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal (within relevant law firms or government agencies)

Environmental Health & Safety

Food/Agriculture

  • Farm (can pair with Organic, Intern, Market, Coordinator)
  • Farmers Market (can pair with Manager, Coordinator, I)ntern
  • Horticulture/Community Garden
  • Food (can pair with Corps, Inspector, Scientist, Pantry, Access, Supply)
  • Agriculture/Natural Resources (can pair with Extension, Educator, Agent, Intern)
  • Quality Assurance/Food Inspector
  • Agronomy/Agronomist
  • USDA, FDA or Dept. of Agriculture for State of ____

Geography/Geoscience/GIS

  • GIS(can pair with Intern, Mapper, Analyst, Technician, Integrator, Coordinator, Specialist)
  • Geology/Geological/Geologist (can pair with Entry-Level, Assistant)
  • Geological Survey (U.S. or by state)
  • Cartographer/Cartography/Geographer
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Mine/Mining
  • Mud Logger/Logging
  • Hydrology/Hydrologic Technician
  • Meteorologist/ Meteorological Technician

 

 

 

Check out Exploring Majors & Careers page (scroll to What Can I Do With This Major?).

See what Hawkeyes in your college/major are doing after graduation using interactive post-graduation dashboards.  

The Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net contain information on duties, education and training, pay, and job outlook. 

Environmental Science Career Information & Options

U.S. Career Institute Green Career Guide

Geography & Geoscience Skills Graph

Campus Sustainability Resources (UI Office of Sustainability)

Career Information for Undergraduates (Ecological Society of America)

Environmental Justice Guide (UI Office of Sustainability)

Sustainability within Business

Environmental Law & Policy

Geoscience

 

 

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Volunteering is another great way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!  Learn more about UI civic engagement and service programs, visit The Community Space or schedule a volunteer advising meeting to get started.

Additional Local/Regional Suggestions Include:

Professional Organizations are a great way to Explore, Prepare, Experience and Achieve!

Explore: Learn what people in the industry do, talk about, and take action on.

Prepare: Learn job titles, companies, and organizational/thought leaders.

Experience: Check out the resources; including specialized job boards, and LinkedIn groups to find mentors and job shadowing/informational interviewing opportunities. 

Achieve: Polish your professional image by taking an active part in your industry’s association. Reach your goals through networking and the professional development opportunities your association provides.

Plus, professional associations often offer discounted memberships to students!

Environment/Conservation/Sustainability

Learn from professionals working at SWCA Environmental ConsultantsEPA law enforcement and Descartes Labs about their career path and advice for current students interested in working in environment & sustainability.

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Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant at HUP Pavilion at Penn Medicine

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: Penn Medicine Expires: 11/09/2024 Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Schedule: RotatingSummary: The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below). The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains DefinitionsContinuous Quality Improvement (CQI): The nurse utilizes data and QI methods to identify potential and actual problems and opportunities to provide care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable.Evidence Based Practice and Research: The nurse evaluates and integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient and family preferences and values for the delivery of optimal health care and system effectiveness.Leadership: The nurse effectively collaborates and applies innovative, systems thinking to engage in systematic, evidence-based problem solving and decision making to promote effective changes within a complex care delivery system supporting the vision of Penn Medicine.Person and Family Centered Care: The nurse recognizes the patient (or the patient’s designee) as the source of control and a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs.Professionalism: The nurse demonstrates a commitment to the nursing profession through lifelong learning, adherence to ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses, participation in a professional organization and advancing community outreach.Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance.Technology/Informatics: The nurse utilizes appropriate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making across the continuum.Teamwork: The nurse effectively engages in the process of cooperation, coordination, and collaboration in an effort to provide for safe, quality outcomes for patients within inter and intra-professional teams, including virtual teams. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association.Registered Nurse - PA (Required)Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)Education Specialization: BSN from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: •And More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Medical Laboratory Scientist I/Medical Laboratory Technician I - HUP Cedar, 3rd Shift Per Diem at Penn Medicine

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: Penn Medicine Expires: 11/09/2024 Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: Performs waived, moderate and/or high-complexity tests and procedures in clinical laboratory sections under the direction of the SupervisorPerforms appropriately requested clinical laboratory analyses on all types of laboratory specimens, produces and documents accurate laboratory results for diagnosis and treatment of disease.May be required to perform phlebotomy for diagnostic testing on patients of all age groups. Responsibilities: Applies knowledge and skills to perform accurately, all routine and complex laboratory procedures for which competency has been established and authorization to perform testing has been granted. Follows all lab pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures covering specimen, analytical test system and result reporting requirements.Monitors, performs, and documents all Quality Control, maintenance and calibration procedures according to established protocols and accreditation agency standards. Identifies issues/factors that adversely affect test performance. Provides technical support to staff, physicians, and personnel to resolve any issues related to laboratory testing.Starts up, shuts down, and performs maintenance of lab equipment and instruments. Takes appropriate corrective action according to established procedures, when test system performance deviates from acceptable level. Documents all corrective actions taken including calling technical support. Immediately notifies Supervisor and/or Director if unable to resolve test system issue. Ensures test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and test system is performing within specifications.Participates in Proficiency Testing and ensures proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient specimens. Maintains compliance with Proficiency Testing policies. As directed by the Supervisor, maintains and updates laboratory policies, procedure manuals and specified documents required for review by regulatory agencies. Ensures that all employees are kept up to date with these changes.Assists the supervisor in specified activities that ensure laboratory compliance with all accreditation agencies. Compliance with Competency accreditation guidelines is a staff responsibility that must be completed annually. May function as the General Supervisor for selected duties when required.Demonstrates initiative in continually improving personal knowledge, skills, and work experience; and in improving departmental functioning.Works well with Supervisors and those in authority; works at establishing a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory; maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel. Responsible for maintaining adequate staffing on all shifts, weekends and holidays.As directed by the Supervisor, coordinates the training of new employees and teach students. Performs method validations, linearity, and parallel studies on all laboratory instruments as assigned. Investigates laboratory incident reports and documents the findings as per UPHS procedures.Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area. Complies with Hospital, Laboratory, Safety and HIPPA regulations; notifies Supervisor when hazards are found, completes mandatory in-services on, or before the due date. Maintains inventory of supplies needed to keep the section in working order. Provides Supervisor with adequate notification when supplies need to be replenished. Participates in PI activities including preparation of various CEQI reports for the area. Displays willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Credentials: American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)Education Specialization: in MLS or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement) We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Annuity Call Center Rep at Constellation Insurance

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: Constellation Insurance Expires: 07/30/2024 Join Our Team at AuguStar Retirement!At AuguStar Retirement, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusivity, and champions equity. We believe in the value of everyone's unique experiences and perspectives.Your Potential, Our OpportunityAre you enthusiastic about this position but feel that your background doesn't perfectly match every requirement? Don't hesitate to apply! Your skills and passion may align with this role or other opportunities within our dynamic organization.We welcome candidates who are local to Cincinnati, Ohio, or willing to commute. This role requires initial onsite training, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule upon successful completion.Your Role and ImpactAs a key member of our Annuity business unit, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our organization's esteemed reputation. We value candidates with insurance industry or financial services experience, a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service to our broker/dealer partners and contract owners, and a commitment to continuous growth.If you do not currently hold a FINRA Series 6 or 7 license, we require successful completion of the FINRA SIE exam within the first 6 months of employment and attainment of the FINRA Series 6 license within the first year.Responsibilities May Include:Serving as the main point of contact for annuity product support via phone and emailEducating clients and financial professionals on our full range of annuity products and ridersProcessing trade requests and buy/sell orders accurately and promptlyCollaborating professionally with various internal departments to assist our external customersYour Benefits Package Tailored for YouCompetitive Compensation: We recognize your value with a salary that reflects your expertise and contributions.Immediate Health Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting from your first day.Life Insurance on Us: We've got you covered with company-paid life insurance to protect you and your loved ones.Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with matching contributions to secure your financial well-being.Supporting Growing Families: Benefit from 100% paid parental leave, adoption, and surrogacy benefits because we understand the importance of family.Invest in Your Education: We encourage continuous learning with our tuition reimbursement program to help you reach your academic and professional goals.Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility you need with our generous flexible time off policy, allowing you to recharge and pursue your passions outside of work.Why Choose Us? Here's What We Offer You:No Cold Calling or Sales Pressure: Focus on meaningful interactions without the stress of cold calling or outbound auto-dialer tasks.Inclusive and Respectful Culture: Be part of a workplace that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and promotes mutual respect among all associates.Time to Recharge and Give Back: Enjoy generous vacation, holiday, and community service leave to rest, rejuvenate, and make a positive impact in the community.Supportive Community and Growth Opportunities: Join associate resource groups dedicated to enhancing your personal and professional development.Exclusive Perks and Recognition: Access a variety of associate services, corporate discounts, and recognition programs designed to reward and celebrate your contributions.Comprehensive Well-being Support: Benefit from our holistic approach to health and well-being, which includes financial resources and an Employee Assistance Program to support you in all aspects of life.Your Pathway to Success: Qualifications We ValuePreferred Licensing: If you hold a FINRA Series 6 or 7 license, you're off to a great start! If not, we support and encourage your growth in achieving these certifications.Industry Experience: Leverage your previous experience in the life insurance sector, especially with annuities, to make an immediate impact.Educational Background or Equivalent Experience: Whether you hold a bachelor's degree or have gained valuable customer service and contact center experience, we value your unique journey and skills.Communication Skills: Showcase your professional telephone demeanor, exceptional verbal, and written communication skills to effectively connect with clients and colleagues.Eagerness to Learn: Demonstrate your strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new information and processes.Problem-Solving and Attention to Detail: Highlight your excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail, traits that will set you apart in delivering exceptional service.Organizational and Analytical Skills: Utilize your organizational and analytical skills, along with multitasking capabilities, to manage tasks efficiently and prioritize effectively.Tech-Savvy: Display proficiency in basic computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate multiple programs and screens efficiently during phone interactions. Your Ideal Work Environment Awaits You:Consistent Work Hours: Enjoy a predictable schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. -- 5:15 p.m., allowing you to plan and balance your personal commitments effectively.Inclusive and Supportive Atmosphere: Be part of a workplace where every associate is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work every day.Well-being Programs for Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from tailored well-being programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.Connect Onsite and Virtually: Engage with your colleagues through various onsite and virtual opportunities, fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and a sense of community.Dress Comfortably and Confidently: Embrace our dress-for-your-day attire policy, allowing you to dress comfortably while maintaining a professional appearance that suits your daily tasks. At AuguStar Retirement, we are more than just a workplace; we are a community where your growth and well-being are our priorities. Join us on this exciting journey and make a meaningful impact!

Photos Annotation and Evaluation Project - US | Home-Based at TELUS International AI Inc

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: TELUS International AI Inc Expires: 11/08/2024 About TELUS International AIWe help companies test and improve machine learning models via our global AI Community of 1 million+ annotators and linguists. Our proprietary AI training platform handles all data types (text, images, audio, video, and geo) across 500+ languages and dialects. Our AI Data Solutions vastly enhance AI systems across a range of applications from advanced smart products to better search results, to expanded speech recognition, to more human-like bot interactions and so much more.Learn more at https://www.telusinternational.com/solutions/ai-data-solutions We are looking for participants from the USA for our photos annotation project.The task can be completed remotely from the comfort of your own home. Task Description:As a photo annotator, you will be assigned to tasks generated from the photos and videos in your phone library and you will have to annotate according to the given guidelines. Participants will only see their own photos. Project schedule:OngoingThe project is continuous for approximately a year with possibility to extend.On average 50-70 tasks, up to 4 hours of work monthly.Requirements:Must have and use an Android phone / iPhone.Minimum 500 photos in your photos galleryAvailability needed - up to 4 hours monthly.Working proficiency in EnglishStable internet connection for the duration of the task with a functional desktop / laptop, as the task can only be performed on a desktop or laptop computer.Payment:Estimated 45-56 USD per month. Rate per task - 0.80 USD. Compensation would be per task completedThis is a freelancing remote job opportunity for continuous projects.Payment will be processed via our AI Community platform through Hyperwallet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Customer Service Account Manager at Atkore

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: Atkore Expires: 11/09/2024 Customer Service Account ManagerWho we are:Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.Who we are looking for:We are currently looking for a Customer Service Account Manager to be based out of Philadelphia, PA. Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, this person will be responsible for managing the plan the order process while driving on time delivery and improving the customer experience across Atkore.What you’ll do:The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience in a sales or customer facing role in addition to excellent written and verbal communication. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.Handle all aspects of customer service, including entering, tracking, and invoicing orders and releasing material for shipment.Heavy communication (via email and telephone) with customer base to handle all orders, inquiries, and follow up in a prompt and professional mannerCommunicate and coordinate with cross functional departments such as demand planning, pricing, traffic, quality, and accounts receivable to improve on time delivery.Manage Regional Territory and agent standard processes to improve the customer experience.What you’ll bring:Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 0-3 years of experience in a sales or customer facing roleStrong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Office, Word, Excel & Power Point)Experience with AS400, JD Edwards, CRM software, preferably Salesforce.com is a plusExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and/or with little supervision in a team environmentProven ability to build strong relationships with customersStrong problem-solving skillsWithin 3 months, you’ll:Complete Atkore’s onboarding and immersion program.Gain an understanding of how your role ties into Atkore’s mission and strategic plan.Participate in a Kaizen with a cross functional team to drive process improvement.Perform basic order inquiry, entry, and order follow-up activities.Within 6 months, you’ll:Handle an assigned territory independently from PO receipt to invoicing.Work towards meeting or exceeding the departments daily KPI metrics.Audit shipments for on time delivery and reconcile inventory and pricing discrepancies.Conduct monthly agent pulse calls to ensure engagement and alignment with standard work procedures.Within 12 months, you’ll:Manage multiple territories within a region while minimizing freight expenditures.Drive innovation within your role by streamlining processes to drive efficiencies in customer service.Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Customer Service Account Manager at Atkore

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: Atkore Expires: 11/08/2024 Customer Service Account ManagerWho we are:Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.Who we are looking for:We are currently looking for a Customer Service Account Manager to be based out of Cartersville, GA. Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, this person will be responsible for managing the plan the order process while driving on time delivery and improving the customer experience across Atkore.What you’ll do:The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience in a sales or customer facing role in addition to excellent written and verbal communication. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.Handle all aspects of customer service, including entering, tracking, and invoicing orders and releasing material for shipment.Heavy communication (via email and telephone) with customer base to handle all orders, inquiries, and follow up in a prompt and professional mannerCommunicate and coordinate with cross functional departments such as demand planning, pricing, traffic, quality, and accounts receivable to improve on time delivery.Manage Regional Territory and agent standard processes to improve the customer experience.What you’ll bring:Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 0-3 years of experience in a sales or customer facing roleStrong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Office, Word, Excel & Power Point)Experience with AS400, JD Edwards, CRM software, preferably Salesforce.com is a plusExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and/or with little supervision in a team environmentProven ability to build strong relationships with customersStrong problem-solving skillsWithin 3 months, you’ll:Complete Atkore’s onboarding and immersion program.Gain an understanding of how your role ties into Atkore’s mission and strategic plan.Participate in a Kaizen with a cross functional team to drive process improvement.Perform basic order inquiry, entry, and order follow-up activities.Within 6 months, you’ll:Handle an assigned territory independently from PO receipt to invoicing.Work towards meeting or exceeding the departments daily KPI metrics.Audit shipments for on time delivery and reconcile inventory and pricing discrepancies.Conduct monthly agent pulse calls to ensure engagement and alignment with standard work procedures.Within 12 months, you’ll:Manage multiple territories within a region while minimizing freight expenditures.Drive innovation within your role by streamlining processes to drive efficiencies in customer service.Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Physics & Chemistry Teacher at Point Avenue

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: Point Avenue Expires: 11/08/2024 About True North International School:True North International School is an educational institution for grades K-12 dedicated to providing mentorship for students to discover their True North through 4 Pillars of Excellence: Character Development, Academic Rigor, Global Citizenry & Wellness. We are seeking a Physics and Chemistry Teacher to join our team and contribute to our mission. JOB SUMMARY:    A Physics & Chemistry Teacher is responsible for teaching, preparing materials & arranging schedules, organizing activities, tests or assessments relating to Physics and Chemistry; as well as ensuring the quality of classes and assessments. He/she is also required to join the tasks of the Academic Team, contribute and generate ideas to the general teaching. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGPrepare materials, lesson plans, teaching plans with specific learning goals relating to Chemistry & Physics for students;Teach, manage and take care of students during your classes;Organize teaching and learning activities to develop students' learning capacity; Create new teaching or learning methods to help students achieve their best results;Update class’ status and students individually (if any) on Learning Management System of the School;Organize Math assessments or tests to evaluate students' learning effectiveness and proactively adjust teaching methods;Complete the academic reports assigned by the Senior Leadership Team;Complete academic materials based on requirements from the Ministry of Education & Training and Department of Education & Training;Prepare materials and join mutual meetings or 1-1 meeting with parents of your class;Be on duty to supervise or manage students on required by the School;Participate in training sessions required/organized by the School; Actively participate in training and professional development activities.Build respectful, cooperative relationships with Parents and Students;Support teams/colleagues in professional activities;Participate in school activities and events;Other tasks as required by the Academic Team, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Management;  WHAT YOU OFFER USUniversity/Master’s Degree/ Certificate of Pedagogy/ Education with teaching major;2 years of experience in a similar position in schoolsProven experience in teaching at international/bilingual/high quality schools;Tech-savvy; Dynamic, innovative mindset in teaching and learning methods;Excellent command of both spoken and written English;Kindly upload your bachelor's degree and related cerificates.  WHAT WE OFFER YOUPremium healthcare insurance;Up to 48 paid leave days beside public holidays;Tuition exemption/reduction for staff's children;Professional growth & career advancement opportunities;Dynamic and professional international environment;Others: free gym & swimming pool. HOW TO APPLYJoin us now and Discover Your True North: tns.recruitment@truenorth.edu.vn 

Business Manager at Sinclair, Inc.

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Employer: Sinclair, Inc. Expires: 06/08/2024 KATU/KUNP is looking for an experienced business manager. We are looking for someone to oversee the Accounting in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with the management of financial reporting and general accounting functions of multiple stations and ensuring that all documentation complies with Sarbanes-Oxley, company regulations and GAAP reporting guidelines.Essential Responsibilities:- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger, fixed assets, financial statements, etc.- Prepare month-end journal entries, financial statements, forecasts, reports, variance analyses, etc.- Review balance sheet, profit, loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial position of organization for managers- Coordinate implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures- Interact with other organizational managers in preparing budgets, forecasts and financial information- Assist in other daily projects as assigned by the Regional Controller, General Manager, and Corporate officeRequirements and Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business- Minimum two (2) years relevant work experience in Accounting- Strong organizational skills and self- motivated- Excellent analytical, problem solving and multi-tasking skills- Must be results oriented with strong accounting and financial skills- Proficient in Excel- Experience with Oracle preferred- Ability to work in a team environment with various levels of staff- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality- Experience in Oracle Cloud a plus- Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About UsMake your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the TeamThe life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

Climate Action Leader at Campus Compact

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Campus Compact Expires: 08/11/2024 Campus Compact is a national organization that supports community and civic engagement in higher education and works with colleges and universities all over the United States to leverage the power of higher education to support the greater good. The Campus Compact Campus Climate Action Corps is a climate action initiative focused on building the capacity of campuses and their community partners to affect behavioral and technical change leading to energy efficiency and improved at-risk ecosystems through the implementation of local solutions for underserved households and communities nationwide.We seek 20-25 energized and passionate leaders to become Full-time (1700-hour) AmeriCorps members who will serve as Climate Action Leaders. CCAC Climate Action Leaders will serve at one of our campus host sites across the nation. For a complete list of current host sites,CCAC Climate Action Leaders will work closely with CCAC staff, their host site supervisor, AmeriCorps members, community partners, and campus staff and students to design and implement a community-driven Climate Action Plan. CCAC Climate Action Leaders serve as the team lead at their campus host site. They will develop campus and community partnerships to increase energy efficiency and improve at-risk ecosystems for underserved households and communities. Climate Action Leaders will recruit and coordinate campus and community partners and volunteers to support CCAC activities.Position Responsibilities:Coordinate and facilitate environmental education events in underserved communities to provide strategies for reducing energy use and carbon emissions.Develop and disseminate outreach materials.Launch public awareness campaigns to highlight individual energy costs and conservation strategies, home energy assistance programs, and CCAC opportunities.Conduct basic home energy assessments with low-income households and in campus dorms.Provide households with energy conservation strategies and resources that reduce carbon emissions and increase cost savingsImplement low-tech interventions to reduce energy use and increase cost savings for underserved households based on community needs (e.g. weatherization, LED light bulbs, window-insulation inserts)Serve as a home energy navigator, educating low-income households on government programs and assisting households to apply for rebate and subsidy programsPlan and execute a community-driven project that improves a local at-risk ecosystem (e.g. removal of invasive species, tree planting, installation of rain gardens)Participate in specialized green job career developmentIncrease green career development training resources that generate workforce pathways for CCAC AmeriCorps members and the wider community, at timesTerm of Service: The term of service will run from August 26, 2024 through July 31, 2025. As Full-time AmeriCorps members, CCAC Climate Action Leaders must complete 1700 hours during the service term.Location: CCAC Climate Action Leaders will be placed at one of our campus host sites across the nation. Our host site locations are still being finalized. If you would like more information,  please see our interest form HERE  and a CCAC representative will contact you.Minimum Qualifications:Must be at least 17 years oldMust hold one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent ResidentMust be located in or willing to relocate to a host site area (CCAC is unable to offer relocation assistance at this time)Must pass a national service criminal history checkBachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is requiredValid driver’s license and car, and/or dependable transportationMust have a personal commitment to climate action and environmental stewardshipMotivated team leader with exceptional organizational skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable with public speakingPreferred Qualifications:Experience engaging community partners and/or college studentsExperience with outreach, volunteer recruitment & management, or event planningExperience in environmental education, environmental stewardship, sustainability, or home energy efficiencyBenefits:CCAC Climate Action Leaders will receive AmeriCorps benefits, including a living stipend and Segal Education Award.Service TypeTotal Hours: 1,700Total Living Stipend: $18,700Education Award: $7,395The living stipend will be distributed evenly in bi-monthly installments and is taxable income. The Education Award is contingent upon the successful completion of the program and can be used to pay for college or technical school or to pay back qualified student loans.Additional benefits include:Health care coverage, if applicableChildcare assistance for qualifying membersStudent loan forbearance and interest payments for qualifying membersProfessional development, including green jobs training, support in developing a personal career action plan, and an enhanced professional networkTo express your interest,  please see our interest form HERE.About AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges.About Campus Compact: Campus Compact is a coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to advancing the public purposes of higher education and an intermediary sponsor for an AmeriCorps VISTA program. We support our member institutions—helping them build the knowledge, skills, and capacity needed to enable a just, equitable, and sustainable future.Campus Compact does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other basis prohibited by law.

Interpretive Planning and Historical Research Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors or Areas of Study: Museum Studies, Museum Education, African American Studies, Africana/African Diaspora Studies and History, Latin American and Caribbean History, American Studies, Public History, Performance Studies, but all encouraged to applyThe Interpretive Planning and Historical Research Internship is located within the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). OSP exists to strengthen the capabilities and sustainability of historical, cultural, and art institutions focused on African American and African Diaspora, which we do through our collaborations with museum service organizations, professional associations, and related organizations. Through collaboration and partnerships, OSP delivers far-reaching and transformative support for under-resourced organizations on a regional, national, and international level; connects and builds awareness about the work of its participating institutions; provides access to training and resources that support and advance leaders and field-wide best practices.The Office of Strategic Partnerships operates a suite of annual hybrid interpretive programs for the museum field including the Ethical Interpretation Workshop, a signature program of NMAAHC/OSP and a professional development training on Urban Environmentalism, in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. While examples of both environmentalism and ethical interpretation in practice are present throughout the museum’s object collection, digital offerings, and its physical museum exhibitions, there is no single exhibition that focuses on either of these topics exclusively. The Office of Strategic Partnerships Intern will learn through a project focusing on the development of two new exhibition guides that illustrate the work of OSP in practice – one specifically focused on ethical theory and practice and the other on urban environmentalism, to illustrate the ongoing relationship of African American communities and the natural world around them. The intern can expect to learn the multidisciplinary nature of museum exhibitions and interpretation; develop a deeper understanding for and ability to communicate the relationships between African American or African Diasporic communities and the natural world; develop object-specific and biographical research skills; Gain insights about exhibition rotation cycles and object display length for a variety of collections materials; learn how to interpret material culture and stories in a way that makes them intelligible to a broad cross-section of the public, particularly those interested in African American art, history, and culture; gain object interpretation, public speaking, and storytelling skills; learn how to distill a large quantity of multimedia exhibition information into a thematic, succinct, and accessible museum tour; build an understanding of effective methods for program facilitation and audience engagement techniques.As time permits, additional experiences could include the assistance of planning/scheduling/facilitation of a few virtual professional development programs and/or meetups for the Community of Practice that has actively developed around the fields of ethical interpretation and environmental justice. The selected intern will join the planning teams for these multiple initiatives and assist in the development of program-related materials for each. The intern will perform research and support administrative tasks related to these topics/programs. Duties Include (but are not limited to):Participate in an online review and physical walkthrough of all museum exhibition galleries with OSP Staff, and other NMAAHC curators, as available Research effective methods of program facilitation and audience engagement techniquesIdentify and research key objects on view in NMAAHC exhibitions that fit within the scope and intended content of this projectDesign two (2) OSP-centered exhibition guides on the topics of ethical theory and practice and urban environmentalism for NMAAHC’s physical exhibitionsCreate a presentation and/or talking points for each exhibition guide that can be used by other NMAAHC curators, docents, and museum staff on OSP-centered tours Observe Museum leadership and strategic planning initiatives.Attend virtual cross-departmental meetings, workshops, and special events

Exhibition Design Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors or Areas of Study: Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior DesignThe Office of Project Management and Planning (OPMP) manages museum-wide projects which include new exhibitions and existing exhibition maintenance, symposia and festivals, and graphic design for a variety of smaller projects. The OPMP is comprised of two divisions (Project Management & Design and Production) that together provide a full range of services including exhibition planning and budgeting, design and fabrication, objects care and gallery maintenance, AV and lighting maintenance and support, and de-installation and renewal of exhibition spaces. The Exhibition Design Intern will work closely with museum professionals to gain broad knowledge of design work at a national museum. The intern will support the Exhibition Design Department at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) with computer-aided drafting, graphic production file creation, material and finish research, graphic design, 3D design, and/or creation of presentation materials. Under the guidance and mentorship of a staff designer, the intern will join an inter-departmental team and develop, design, and create production files for a small exhibition. When the internship is completed, the Exhibition Design Intern will gain insight into the complexity of exhibition design and will develop some exhibition design and production skills. Applicants must be able to work independently, and on a team; have a basic understanding of Adobe InDesign software and/or CAD program drafting; and be enrolled and completed some coursework in a college-level design program. Please submit samples of your design work with your essay when applying.Duties Include (but are not limited to):Develop, design, and create production files for a small exhibition Create graphic design files for temporary signage, and aid in the production of themAssist staff designers and/or detailer in production of design drawings and/or graphic files Attend project meetings related to upcoming exhibitions, to experience a portion of the multi-year process required to create a large exhibitionAttend and observe various in-gallery sessions, such as object rotations, artifact cleaning, or lighting adjustment

Media Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors and Areas of Study: Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, English, Political ScienceThe Media Internship is located within the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). OPA oversees all media, marketing, communications, social media and web content for the Museum. The primary role of the department is to promote the Museum’s exhibitions, public programs and educational initiatives. This department is also responsible for enhancing the Museum's brand and reputation. Staff members develop communications plans and publicity campaigns for events, exhibition openings, fundraising, special events and membership activities. The Media Intern will propose creative ideas to contribute to a fast pace dynamic External Affairs Department. The intern will gain insight into the inner workings of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). When the internship is completed, the intern will develop verbal, written, and professional skills and understand what makes compelling news and be ready to enter any fast-paced public relations firm. The Media Intern will receive exposure to a museum environment and press office along with guidance that they can take with them into the real world. The intern will leave this internship with work that they can use in their portfolio when interviewing for future opportunities.Duties Include (but are not limited to):Maintain a system for daily compiling, recording, and dissemination of news clips for staff and support work of OPAProduce PowerPoint media reports on media events and success of media outreach with appropriate metrics includedMaintain system for issuing media passes on behalf of OPA Assist with media memo compilation and support in staffing of media interview with curatorsAssist in writing of press releases and other media collateral for media outreachPerform basic media research and pulling of media listBecome familiar with galleries, collections by viewing museum and attending open meetings and programs

Reclaiming My Time Programming Assistant Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors and Areas of Study: African American Studies; Design; Art; Art History; Museum StudiesThe Reclaiming My Time Programming Assistant Internship is located within the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s (NMAAHC) Office of External Affairs’ Public Programs Department. The office of Public Programs designs and implements engaging and educational public programs with a social justice focus based on the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Collaborating with departments across the Museum—including the Office of Special Events, the Office of Curatorial Affairs, the Office of Advancement, and the Office of Public Affairs—the department primarily develops intellectually challenging and participatory events to engage the Museum’s audiences in understanding history through the lens of the African American experience. Mobilizing a wide range of program formats, such as Historically Speaking, Through the African American Lens, A Seat at the Table, Community Day, the Simmons Talks, Taking the Stage, and more, the Office of Public Programs invites public audiences to delve deeper into stories facilitated by esteemed authors, academics, journalists, artists, filmmakers, cultural critics, and experts in their fields and lend their own voices to the ongoing conversation. The Reclaiming My Time Programming Assistant Intern will gain valuable experience in the development, administration, and implementation of public programs at the Museum. The focus of the internship will be on uplifting the Museum’s design collection and the upcoming exhibition, Reclaiming My Time, a display within the Visual Arts Gallery featuring seating by Black designers and its intersections with themes of rest, restoration, and resistance. The intern will assist in developing a suite of programming related to the exhibition, including a panel discussion, book talk, film screening, and hands-on workshop. They can expect to perform research, develop written materials, compile and organize promotional assets, assist with correspondence, attend departmental meetings, liaise with partners throughout the museum, and contribute to program logistics, including registration, calendaring, community outreach, and promotion. These tasks will enable the intern to develop a working knowledge of public programming timelines, milestones, and requirements; gain experience planning and developing public programs for a wide range of audiences; experience enhancing community/audience outreach and engagement; gain understanding of how programming enhances and complements collections and exhibitions; and develop broad view of museum organization and interdepartmental collaboration. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will have developed valuable experience in the core functions of a public programming team at a museum while working in close contact with mentors within the department, providing a robust grounding in museum education best practices.Duties Include (but are not limited to):Conducting background research on potential speakers and panelists for programs and related objects in the collection Developing strategies for outreach and audience engagement Authoring and copyediting program-specific materials, including program descriptions, discussion questions, and promotional collateral Researching methods to enhance program visibility and participation Supporting programming team with administrative tasks

Oral History Initiative Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors and Areas of Study: African American Studies, English, History, Humanities, Anthropology, Museum Studies; Interest or background in African American history and cultural studies; Interest in relationship between memory, the oral tradition and historical interpretation; Prior experience in oral history is not requiredThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is dedicated to documenting and celebrating African American history and culture. Located in Washington, DC we are the only national museum that tells the American story through the African American lens. The museum amplifies voices too often marginalized or silenced—and uplifts the African American experience of hope and resiliency, of struggle and pain, of triumph and joy. One of the Museum’s most powerful tools for giving voice to the African American experience is our Oral History Initiative, which is dedicated to documenting, interpreting, and preserving the African American experience through the medium of oral history. The Oral History Intern will support the Oral History Initiative (located in the Office of Digital Strategies and Engagement) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) by working on the processing of oral history interviews for our ongoing projects, including the Social Justice Conversations Oral History Project. The Oral History Initiative team is a highly collaborative, team-oriented group focused on collecting oral history content for use by Museum staff, scholars and the general public. The applicant should have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work well in both group settings and on his or her own.The intern can anticipate learning the process of collecting oral histories from inception to actual accession of oral history interview; how to write a justification and bring an item into the museum’s collection; becoming familiar writing field notes and summaries of oral history interviews; becoming familiar with the process of recording oral histories via film; becoming familiar with ethical standards of collecting oral histories as upheld by the Oral History Association; experiencing different ways of integrating oral history content into exhibitions and programming.This internship is designed to provide an introduction to professional oral history work in a museum setting, and the intern will develop their verbal, written, and professional skills. Each assigned duty will help with the development of skills needed to succeed in a museum setting. The coordinator of the Oral History initiative will mentor the intern maintaining records, conducting background research for interviews, completing required documentation. The Oral History Intern will also be able to observe how oral history projects are carried out from conception to implementation, including research, developing questions, contacting interviewees, gathering metadata, and writing field notes and interview descriptions. Finally, the intern will be able to participate in the planning and implementation of an oral history symposium to be held at NMAAHC in the fall.Duties shall include:Attending mandatory trainingPreparing background researchWriting justifications for Collections CommitteeCollecting oral history documentation formsWriting summary of interviewsObserving oral history interviewsSupporting planning and implementation of public program

Sports and Race Initiative Curatorial Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors and Areas of Study: History, African American Studies, Museum Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, and Sports StudiesThe Office of Curatorial Affairs (OCA), including the Centers, facilitates the intellectual work of the Museum by collecting artifacts, ensuring collection preservation and stewardship, conducting research and scholarship, and sharing the rich history and culture of African Americans and all people of African descent with a diverse public in accessible, multifaceted ways including exhibition, digitization, and publication. The Culture division of OCA documents, collects and preserves information and materials related to the cultural heritage of African Americans and other select groups, whose actions have influenced and/or contributed to the African American experience, including those associated with the African Diaspora. Specific areas of focus include: sports, music, the performing arts, oral history, literary arts, dress and textiles, decorative arts, foodways and folklife in their many diverse forms. The Sports and Race Initiative (SRI) was created because the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) recognizes that sports provide a unique entry point into the African American experience. Given the centrality of sports to American life, the influence of athletes, and the ability of sports to bring together cross sections of individuals, regardless of race, gender, and socio-cultural backgrounds, sports bridge barriers that are frequently difficult to navigate. As the nation continues to struggle with how to deal with the legacies of race, gender and sexual inclusivity, and continuing inequality; sports, perhaps more than any other institution has been a public space that has facilitated national discussions about equality, opportunity, and access to the American Dream. The Sports and Race Initiative Curatorial Intern for the Sports and Race Initiative will assist the Supervisory Curator of Sports and other members of the Sports and Race Initiative team with exhibition-related tasks including object acquisition, and program-related activities. They will conduct research and work on a variety of projects involving the permanent collection, and sports-related programming. This internship is principally designed to help interns engage one of the most important aspects of curatorial work: collecting objects. Some projects will overlap with other departments, enabling interns to gain broad exposure to other areas of museum operations. The intern will develop their professional communication skills and learn about how historical research is conducted, and how public history is differentiated. Duties Include (but are not limited to):Developing, implementing, and evaluating sports-related programs and projects for the Sports and Race InitiativePerforming a variety of duties related to the delivery of sports-related programming by NMAAHC including drafting documents with specified formats and reviewing materialsWorking in support of writing and media projects for scholarly and public audiencesProviding historical and cultural research for objects, graphics, photographs, audio and visual media, and/or other contextual material to support the sports-related content for the Museum’s collection and exhibitions using current scholarship, archival resources, genealogical resources, and oral historyAssist the Supervisory Curator of Sports with object acquisitions

Center for the Study of Global Slavery Slave Wrecks Project Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors and Areas of Study: History (especially African American, African diasporic, or historians of slavery), Museum Studies, and related fieldsThe Center for the Study of Global Slavery Slave Wrecks Project Internship is within the Office of Curatorial Affairs (OCA) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). OCA including the Centers, facilitates the intellectual work of the Museum by collecting artifacts, ensuring collection preservation and stewardship, conducting research and scholarship, and sharing the rich history and culture of African Americans and all people of African descent with a diverse public in accessible, multifaceted ways including exhibition, digitization, and publication. OCA is comprised of many different divisions and teams including: Administration, Collections/Acquisitions, History, Culture, Visual Art, Collections Management, Conservation, DigiTeam, Registrar's Office, Oral History, Archives, The Centers and the Scholarly Advisor Committee. The Slave Wrecks Project (SWP) is an international network that investigates the history of the African slave trade across the globe and engages with the enduring legacies of that past in the present. SWP uses shipwrecks, their voyages, and related maritime landscapes as a distinctive point of entry for pursuing interdisciplinary research and developing dynamic public education and community engagement programs. SWP engages in local, national, and international collaborations designed to simultaneously build partner capacity, protect heritage, foster public dialogue, advance research, and promote greater diversity in scholarship. The Slave Wrecks Project intern will support ongoing research, fieldwork, exhibition, and digital work that the SWP conducts with our global partners. This will include a focus on supporting our ongoing global training program, Slave Wrecks Project Academy. The intern will work closely with our Coordinating Office members to plan and conduct our work. The intern will gain skills and valuable learning experience in the following areas: work experience at the Smithsonian related to large research projects; focusing on programming and planning; Globally collaborative projects, especially related to sensitive histories; Curriculum development and support for educational initiatives; Working at the intersection of history and contemporary issues of restorative justice.Duties Include (but are not limited to):Supporting ongoing content development for the digital/web-based presence of In Slavery’s Wake Support the development of the programmatic components of the In Slavery’s Wake exhibition, inclusive of research, coordination, collaborations across departments within NMAAHC, and attending meetings Support with tasks related to the traveling exhibition, including research, writing, promotional, and organizational/administrative tasks Support public affairs and social media engagement 

Book Sales and Marketing Specialist at Almost Anything Publications, LLC

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Almost Anything Publications, LLC Expires: 11/08/2024 Job Title: Sales and Marketing SpecialistLocation: RemoteCompany: Almost Anything Publications, LLCAbout Us: We are a blossoming indie publishing company focused on producing books tailored for school-aged readers, including books written by students for students.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic and versatile Sales and Marketing Specialist to join our team. This role requires a multi-faceted individual who can excel in various aspects of sales and marketing, including trade sales, promotional events management, and digital marketing.ResponsibilitiesSales-Driven Account Management:Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize sales opportunities and revenue growth with key accounts, including national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and other strategic partners.Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, maintaining strong relationships with all key decision-makers and influencers.Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and new market segments, negotiate contracts and pricing, and monitor sales performance to achieve specific sales targets.Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment of strategic account initiatives with publishing goals and objectives.Trade Sales:Develop and execute trade sales strategies to drive revenue growth and market penetration within the retail and wholesale sectors.Cultivate and maintain relationships with key retailers, wholesalers, and distributors to maximize sales opportunities and expand distribution channels.Negotiate and finalize sales agreements, pricing, and terms to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships and maximize profitability.Monitor and analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and optimization.Marketing Services:Develop and implement integrated marketing campaigns, incorporating both traditional and digital marketing tactics, to drive brand awareness, engagement, and sales.Manage digital marketing initiatives, including social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and email marketing, to increase brand visibility and drive online sales.Create compelling marketing content, including email campaigns, social media posts, blog articles, and promotional materials, to communicate product offerings and promotions effectively.Monitor campaign performance, track key metrics, and analyze results to optimize campaign effectiveness and ROI.Promotional Events:Plan, coordinate, and execute promotional events, including book launches, author signings, book readings, panel discussions, book fairs, and other literary events.Collaborate with authors, agents, and internal teams to develop event concepts, secure venues, coordinate logistics, and manage event budgets.Create promotional materials and event collateral to promote events and attract attendees, leveraging both traditional and digital marketing channels.Coordinate event staffing, manage event registration, and ensure a positive and memorable experience for attendees.Required Qualifications:3.0 GPA in your respective program with 90 college credits towards completing or have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Communications, or related field.Kindness, patience, and grit.Preferred Qualifications:2 years of experience in sales and marketing roles, with a focus on trade sales, events management, and digital marketing.Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving marketing objectives in a dynamic and competitive environment.Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media, email marketing, and analytics tools.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.Creative mindset, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.Passion for the publishing industry and a commitment to promoting literature and literacy.Compensation: Junior Business Partner and 10% of the gross profits from sales. Gross profits are gross revenue (all monies coming in) less the cost of goods sold (printing, manufacturing, and similar overall creating the products; shipping; and all taxes and fees associated with the sales of the goods) and less returns and withholdings for returns until the return period is over.Apply Today: If you are a motivated and adaptable sales and marketing professional with a passion for the publishing industry, we encourage you to apply for the Sales and Marketing Specialist position at Almost Anything Publications, LLC. Join our dedicated team and play a pivotal role in driving sales growth, expanding our market reach, and promoting literature and literacy through innovative sales and marketing strategies. Apply today!

Center for the Study of Global Slavery Exhibition Development Internship at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Expires: 06/15/2024 NOTE: Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.Desired Majors and Areas of Study: History (especially African American, African diasporic, or historians of slavery), Museum Studies, and related fieldsThe Center for the Study of Global Slavery Internship is within the Office of Curatorial Affairs (OCA) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). OCA including the Centers, facilitates the intellectual work of the Museum by collecting artifacts, ensuring collection preservation and stewardship, conducting research and scholarship, and sharing the rich history and culture of African Americans and all people of African descent with a diverse public in accessible, multifaceted ways including exhibition, digitization, and publication. OCA is comprised of many different divisions and teams including: Administration, Collections/Acquisitions, History, Culture, Visual Art, Collections Management, Conservation, DigiTeam, Registrar's Office, Oral History, Archives, The Centers and the Scholarly Advisor Committee. The Center for the Study of Global Slavery (CSGS) is an outward facing center that is built upon collaboration and dedicated to revealing the scope and the impact of slavery as well as recognizing the resilience of people of African descent throughout the African diaspora in resistance to slavery. It is the purpose of CSGS to leverage the power of the NMAAHC not just nationally but on a global scale. The Center provides an understanding of slavery as shared human history beyond region, nation and race, and as something relevant to understanding our local communities and global societies in the 21st century.  It is comprised of multiple interconnected initiatives, each of which is committed to fashioning hope even while emphasizing slavery’s history of catastrophe and despair. The CSGS Exhibition Development Intern will work with Center staff on various exhibition development tasks supporting our internationally traveling exhibition, In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World. These tasks may include (but are not limited to) research, writing, program development, digital/web writing and development, public affairs engagement and communication, and other tasks as assigned. Through which the intern will learn about the exhibition development experience, inclusive of research, writing, curation/object selection, planning, and collegiality within an international context. Interns will work with teams within NMAAHC, the Smithsonian, and other global collaborators in a variety of roles and will learn about the various elements of developing a traveling exhibition. The CSGS intern may also assist on other CSGS projects, including the Slave Wrecks Project and Slave Voyages. The intern will gain experience working at the Smithsonian on substantial CSGS work that will aid in future educational or career goals. Duties Include (but are not limited to):Supporting ongoing content development for the digital/web-based presence of In Slavery’s WakeSupport the development of the programmatic components of the In Slavery’s Wake exhibition, inclusive of research, coordination, collaborations across departments within NMAAHC, and attending meetingsSupport with tasks related to the traveling exhibition, including research, writing, promotional, and organizational/administrative tasksSupport public affairs and social media engagementOther exhibition development tasks as assigned

Therapeutic Recreation Intern Fall 2024 DPR - City and County of Denver at City and County of Denver

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: City and County of Denver Expires: 05/22/2024 We encourage you to apply soon as this posting may close without advanced notice. The City & County of Denver Parks and Recreation offers community-based therapeutic recreation programs for citizens with disabilities to develop physical, mental, emotional, social, and leisure skills necessary to participate in a continuum of activities that will enhance their well-being. The Parks and Recreation is seeking a Fall Intern to join our team to assist in the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating various recreation programs. This position is expected to start on or about September 3rd through December 31, 2024. What You’ll DoAs a Therapeutic Recreation Intern, you will apply your educational knowledge in a hands-on experience environment and elevate your ability to curate and implement programs alongside experienced professionals who will provide guidance.  As an Intern, you will get to experience:Adaptive programs such as 1:1 application of APIED process, Special Olympics, and volunteer management.The comprehension of Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation (APIED) when creating individual treatment plans.The application and facilitation of inclusion in a community recreation program.Organizing and implementing Therapeutic Recreation programming for participants of all ages and abilities.Coordinating special eventsLeading Therapeutic Recreation based activities/programsWorking on ad hoc tasks, projects, and assignments aligned with the team’s goals and initiatives.About YouOur ideal candidate will have/be:Enrolled in a Therapeutic Recreation or Adaptive Recreation program from an accredited institution.Previously completed and passed a collegiate-level course(s) in either Anatomy or Physiology and be able to articulate their functionality. (grade must be on transcripts).Ability to Intern onsite May through November.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong verbal and written skills.Demonstrate strong critical skillsPassion for Therapeutic Recreation activities and programs.Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associate, bachelor’s, or higher degree in, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).Experience: NoneEducation and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.License/Certification Requirement: By position, may require a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position:1-2 page Resume (with most current information)Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term and must include a posted grade for Anatomy or Physiology course(s) What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education. All City and County of Denver emerging talent positions are supported by a trained hiring manager and encouraged to attend up to 4 sessions of professional development each season (Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall). You will be onboarded with a cohort of peers to begin to help you develop your network across the City and so you can go through similar programming throughout your time at the City.Location FlexibilityThe City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field several days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.About Everything ElseJob ProfileTA3180 Field InternTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeOncall

Metal Album Reviewer at mxdwn

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Employer: mxdwn Expires: 11/08/2024 Do you have a passion for music? Are you a fantastic writer wanting to review metal music? If so, our team might be for you. Our music team is looking for a dedicated music journalist to review new metal releases. We pride ourselves in being "stubbornly open-minded," so that means you'll be writing about a variety of music from that genre.In this role you would be assigned one story a week and expected to complete them in time for the next review. If you would like to become a reviewer for our team, please send a resume.*This is an unpaid position*Please note that interns are trained and supervised by members of the mxdwn staff.  Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

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