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DEADLINE: March 01, 2008, Brooklyn, NY
Assistant Professor- Information Technology/Information Science/Information Management Systems and Networks
Pratt Institute - 200 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205
For more information, please visit www.pratt.edu/jobs

Position Summary:
This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, available Fall 2008.

The selected applicant will be a dedicated, dynamic researcher and teacher in two or more of the following areas of specialization: information technology/information science in cultural and social contexts, information management systems and networks, digital tools and applications, and social informatics.

Job Responsibilities:
- Teach three courses per semester.
- Serve as an advisor to SILS students.
- Develop courses and help build programs in area of specialization, and contribute to curriculum development.
- Conduct research in information systems, networks, and digital tools and applications.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
- Serve on school and institute committees and participate in related school activities and institute-wide initiatives.
- Contribute to the life of the School.
- Perform all other related activities as required.

For a detailed job description, please visit the Institute's website at www.pratt.edu/jobs.


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DEADLINE: March 01, 2008, Brooklyn, NY
Assistant Professor
Pratt Institute - 200 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205
For more information, please visit http://www.pratt.edu/jobs

This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, available Fall 2008.

The selected applicant will be a dedicated, dynamic researcher and teacher in two or more of the following areas of specialization: digital libraries and archives; digital preservation and access; digital humanities; digital technology in cultural and social contexts; and information management and systems. Viewed within the School's broader field of cultural informatics, this position supports our certificate programs in archives and in museum libraries and our WISE (World, Information, Society and Environments) program with its emphasis on information science and technology studies in diverse cultural and social contexts.

Job Responsibilities:
- Teach three courses per semester.
- Serve as an advisor to SILS students.
- Develop courses and help build programs in area of specialization, and contribute to curriculum development.
- Conduct research in digital libraries, archives and preservation.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
- Serve on school and institute committees and participate in related school activities and institute-wide initiatives.
- Contribute to the life of the School.
- Perform all other related activities as required.

For a detailed job description, please visit the Institute's website at www.pratt.edu/jobs.


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DEADLINE: February 15, 2008, Tampa, FL
Targeted Segment Business Development Specialist - Asian
7004 E Hanna Avenue Tampa, FL 33610
For more information contact laura.lopez@usfood.com

Minimum Requirements:
* Be able to read/write/speak/understand English.
* Must be fluent in speaking and understanding Korean and Chinese.
* Foodservice sales and/or restaurant management experience required - minimum 2-5 years combined.
* Computer literate - Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet software and Lotus Notes.
* Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Be able to prioritize, organize and meet/exceed deadlines.
* Must be available to work a flexible schedule.
* Must be self-directed, self-disciplined and highly motivated.
* Possess sound management and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities of Position:
* Identification/ development of new Sales and Profit for Division within targeted segment.
* Open/manage new accounts - transfer accounts to TM after 90 days.
* Facilitate ways to penetrate existing accounts.
* Increase Private and Signature Brands sales.
* Assist in collections and meeting Division A/R goals.
* Other duties as assigned.

If interested in this position, please complete an Internal Job Opportunities application. All applications must be received by Human Resources before 02/15/08.


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POSTED: February 11, 2008, Salem, NH
Assistance Coordinator
1 Delaware Drive Salem, NH 03079
For more information contact (603)328-1773
msilva@oncallinternational.com
www.oncallinternational.com

Our organization provides a variety of emergency medical and travel assistance services to groups and individuals traveling around the globe. We need a customer-focused individual to join our team at our Operations Center in Salem, NH. The successful candidate will receive and process domestic and international inbound customer requests for medical or travel assistance or other on-call services via phone, e-mail, fax or other media in an efficient and effective manner. He or she will also initiate outbound calls to customers, service providers, and partners to obtain necessary information for the successful resolution of inquiries. Flexible rotating schedule includes two 12-hour days and one 12-hour night.


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POSTED: February 11, 2008, New York, NY
Account Executive/Customer Service Representative
757 3rd Avenue, Suite 201 New York, NY 10035
For more information contact (212)588-5929
syates@aerotek.com
http://www.aerotek.com

One of our leading clients in Professional Hair Care Products is seeking an Account Executive/Customer Service Representative who will be responsible for managing professional salon accounts (specifically Korean and American hair salons in the tri-state areas - NY, NJ & CT). The individual in this role will be responsible for visiting and servicing these clients over the phone and in-person.

Qualifications:
-1 - 3 years of experience in an account executive or customer service role.
-Must be fluent in English and Korean.
-Strong communication and organizational skills.

Compensation:
-Competitive base salary and up to 20% bonus based on production.
-Excellent company benefits program including 100% company sponsored health and dental insurances, retirement account with company match-up, and employee discount on company hair care products.

Additional notes:
-Some office work experience is preferred, although this is an entry-level opening. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary.
-4-year college degree preferred. Candidates with an Associates degree will be considered.
-Training will occur in the office for the first 3 months. Then the time will alternate between in office and field/salon visits. (Rental cars will be provided by the company, therefore a valid drivers' license is needed!)

Please email your resume to syates@aerotek.com


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POSTED: February 11, 2008, Glendale, CA
Account Executive
450 N Brand Boulevard Glendale, CA 91203
For more information contact (818)291-6220
lbsrecruiting@aol.com

LBS Recruiting, a new boutique concentrating on recruitment for the financial services industry, is currently recruiting for its customer Ria Financial, several successful Non-Traditional Account Executives in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Illinois, and Florida with particular expertise with the Filipino community.

Duties:
The primary responsibility of the position is to expand Ria's product reach and profit revenues by:
* Identifying new markets and attracting new agents through the research of non-traditional market opportunities.
* Identifying likely sales points.
* Developing and implementing sales strategies.
* Undertaking presentations to and negotiations with prospective agents.
* Identifying and implementing additional selling opportunities that promote sales growth for established agent locations.
* Managing and retaining existing agents through re-pricing, remittance changes, promotion of new products and services, and monitoring same store growth.

Skills and Experience Required:
* Specific knowledge of the Philippine market and ability to fluently speak English and Tagalog.
* BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
* 3-5 years relevant B2B sales and relationship management experience is required, experience and expertise in the remittance industry is a plus.
* Proven negotiation and sales closing experience.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrated presentation abilities.
* Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Compensation:
Highly competitive compensation package includes base salary, commission, auto, health and dental insurance, 401K.

For consideration, please email your resume to LBSRecruiting@aol.com or call Maria Flores at (818)291-6220.


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DEADLINE: February 1, 2008, Brooklyn, NY
Assistant/Associate Professor - Graduate Architecture and Urban Design
Pratt Institute - 200 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205
For more information, please visit http://www.pratt.edu/jobs

Position Summary:
This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank available Fall 2008. The selected applicant will assume a leadership role in the areas of design and design theory with an emphasis on new directions in design research.

Job Responsibilities:
- Teach in the core areas of the curriculum.
- Develop and coordinate courses with a focus on design and design theory with an emphasis on new directions in design research.
- Advise students.
- Serve on department, school and institute committees.
- Participate in program accreditation.
- Participate in outreach efforts and initiatives that include working closely with the chairperson to promote interdisciplinary and sponsorship collaborations related to new and innovative building technologies with academic and corporate partners.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.

For a detailed job description, please visit the Institute's website at www.pratt.edu/jobs.


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DEADLINE: February 01, 2008, Brooklyn, NY,
Assistant/Associate Professor - City and Regional Planning
Pratt Institute - 200 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11205
For more information, please visit http://www.pratt.edu/jobs

This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank, available Fall 2008. The selected applicant will assume a leadership role in the areas of physical planning and the community development concentration.

Job Responsibilities:
- Teach in the core areas of the curriculum.
- Develop and coordinate courses with a focus on physical planning and community development.
- Advise students.
- Serve on department, school and institute committees.
- Participate in program accreditation activities.
- Perform all other related duties as required.

For a detailed job description, please visit the Institute's website at www.pratt.edu/jobs.


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POSTED: January 25, 2008, San Francisco, CA
California Coordinator
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy - 200 Pine Street, Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94104
For more information contact cynthia@aapip.org
http://www.aapip.org

The California Coordinator will work closely with the California Regional Team (CART) of The National Gender and Equity Campaign (NGEC), an initiative of AAPIP, to ensure the successful development and implementation of NGEC's community engagement process and community investment strategies in California. She/he will primarily provide program and administrative support to the CART. Specifically, she/he will conduct elementary research and assist with outreach and external communications efforts. She/he will also assist with development and grant-making related activities.

Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree (BA) or equivalent; or 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Demonstrated ability to carry out program activities consistently with mission, vision and values of the organization.
* Must have strong computer skills, including trouble-shooting experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel etc.

Term:
The job is a one year position with the possibility of an extension.

Starting Date:
February 11, 2008 or as soon as possible.

Application Procedure:
Please email (Microsoft Word or PDF) or mail cover letter, resume, and two page writing sample to:

AAPIP, ATTN: Human Resources 200 Pine Street, Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94104

Position will remain open until filled.


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POSTED: January 25, 2008
Producer
For more information, please contactshenfactor2@yahoo.com

Rolling Films is seeking a producer to help bring digital video feature from post to festival and distribution. They are looking for someone who has comic sensibility, and has highly creative ideas on how to support the narrative and vision of this low-budget but strong, character-driven project. Going for tone and sensibility of "Welcome to the Doll House" and "Celebration."

Qualifications:
Need someone with producing experience during post-production.
Hours are flexible but should be able to work at least 4 days a week. Some pay. Please email resume.


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POSTED: January 25, 2008
Young South Asian Actress
For more information, please contactalsolikelife@gmail.com

Deja Vu Cities is an international multi-character love story, with one half taking place in NYC and the other half in Beijing, China. In NYC a South Asian high school girl falls in love with a French classmate but her relationship creates big conflicts with her father, her only parent.

Currently auditioning for the role of the high school girl in NYC. Looking for 16-25 years old with an intelligent, sensitive appearance while hiding a rebellious streak. All South Asian ethnicities welcome. No acting experience required. New York City local preferred.

If interested, email Kevin Lee at alsolikelife@gmail.com.


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POSTED: January 25, 2008
Executive Director
Films by Youth Inside
For more information, please contactContact@fyifilms.org
http://www.fyifilms.org

Films by Youth Inside is an ongoing program that teaches filmmaking to incarcerated youth. Program participants learn the basics of screenwriting, directing and movie production from industry professionals and create short films expressive of their own life experiences.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Advisory Board, the Executive Director has responsibility for the consistent fulfillment of mission and achievement of strategic and financial objectives, including, but not limited to:

Fiscal/operations management and leadership
Fundraising and the generation of financial support
Board administration and support
Enlisting volunteers and managing volunteer relations
Marketing, community and public relations
Program development and special events

Qualifications:
Interest and passion for supporting at-risk youth and art education.
An entrepreneurial spirit and successful track record.
Be capable of advancing the full fundraising potential of FYI and taking it to the next level of excellence.
Seasoned development professional experienced in major individual gifts, government grants, corporate and foundation giving, annual giving and direct mail.
Outstanding writing ability and excellent verbal communication skills.
Thoughtful, able to deal with complexity, crisis management.
Working knowledge of the film and television industries preferred.
An undergraduate degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.

Please send resume/CV, cover letter and salary requirements (send as Word documents).


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POSTED: January 25, 2008
Animators
For more information, please contactfleissig.aleks@gmail.com

Mix martial arts animation project/comic book looking for illustrators. Please email resume and sample work to Dietrich Heimlich at fleissig.aleks@gmail.com. Prefer animators whose work is informed by anime. Looking for up and coming artists who are willing to submit illustrations on spec and be open to a back end deal.


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POSTED: January 25, 2008, Manhattan, KS
Lab Technician II - Laboratory Manager
3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard Manhattan, KS 66502
For more information contact (785)539-3554 ttaul@ksu.edu
www.asi.ksu.edu/positions

Process semen of bulls in field research demonstrations and manage daily activities of the Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit's semen laboratory in compliance with Certified Semen Services guidelines.


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DEADLINE: January 2, 2008, Brooklyn, NY
Chairperson - History of Art and Design
Pratt Institute - 200 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205
http://www.pratt.edu/jobs

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Art and Design, the Chairperson will assume academic and administrative leadership of the department, which has a fundamental role in the comprehensive and internationally renowned school. The Chairperson will build upon a great breadth of offerings to enhance the prestige of a department embracing studio programs, undergraduate majors, and masters students, including joint degree candidates. This administrative appointment carries a twelve month per year workload and a three year contract which may be renewed.

Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise and develop the department's curriculum and educational programs.
- Recruit, supervise, evaluate and develop faculty.
- Teach at least one course per term.
- Recruit and advise students.
- Develop and maintain assessment instruments for the programs.
- Maintain accreditation with NASAD and MSCHE.
- Administer the department's budget.
- Establish links to professional organizations and leading practitioners in the field.
- Serve on School and Institute committees.
- Assist the Dean and Development Division with fund-raising.
- Carry out special projects as assigned by the Dean.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Please visit our website at www.pratt.edu/jobs for application instruction.


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DEADLINE: December 14, 2007, Brooklyn, NY
Assistant/Associate Professor - Science
Pratt Institute - 200 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205
www.pratt.edu/jobs

Position Summary: This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate professor rank, available Fall 2008.

Job Responsibilities:
* Teach basic undergraduate science courses and courses at the math-science/art-design-architecture interface to students from a range of disciplines, primarily in art, design and architecture.
* Develop new courses in area of expertise as it applies to Art, Design, Architecture and Art Conservation.
* Participate in research projects in Conservation Science.
* Participate in department, School and Institute committees and other activities.
* Engage in, present, and publish research in one's own area of scientific interest.
* Perform all other related activities as required.


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DEADLINE: December 7, 2007, New York, NY
Organizing Coordinator
New York, NY
For more information contact jobs@warresisters.org
http://www.warresisters.org/

The War Resisters League seeks a strategic, self-directed, and experienced Organizing Coordinator to help build and develop our work on a national level. The Organizing Coordinator is based in our national office, and is responsible for implementing our national programs, developing new materials, and facilitating coalition and partnership based projects. The Organizing Coordinator's time will be divided between three main responsibilities: coordinating and implementing current campaigns, developing new educational, outreach, and organizing materials, and assisting with the administrative work of the WRL Organizing Task Force.

Responsibilities and Areas of Work
* Helps develop, administer, and sustain WRL organizing initiatives, primarily through the Not Your Soldier Project.
* Coordinates and facilitates networking and collaboration with other national organizations and collaborative partners.
* Promotes the work and messages of WRL through public speaking and via progressive and mainstream media.
* Helps with WRL administrative and development responsibilities.
* Reports to relevant WRL task forces and other WRL decision-making bodies, including helping to develop and oversee budgets and reporting regularly on the progress and effectiveness of the work.

Skills and Qualifications
* Commitment to grassroots organizing as a means of affecting change and a minimum of two years experience in grassroots organizing.
* Commitment to building youth leadership in the antiwar movement, and experience working with youth organizers.
* Proven experience in directing a project from conception to completion.
* Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
* Ability to mobilize allies and constituent groups not currently represented in the WRL.
* Familiarity with peace and social justice movements.
* Deep grounding in the history, philosophy and practice of revolutionary nonviolence.
* Strong analysis of the root causes of war, and a commitment to a holistic approach to antiwar organizing.
* Commitment to anti-oppression politics and organizing strategies.
* Strong record of project coordination and collaborative work within non-hierarchal organizations.
* Willingness and ability to travel.
* Time-management and organizational skills, including experience with project administration.
* Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
* Volunteer recruitment, management and leadership development skills.
* Must have public speaking skills.
* Demonstrable comfort with self initiated work, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Training experience strongly recommended.
* Willing and able to do administrative work related to program work, and to contribute to the general administrative upkeep of the office.

This is a full-time salaried position. Yearly salary is $35,677, with full benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation and a pension contribution of five percent.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@warresisters.org with Organizer Coordinator in the subject line. You can also fax your application to 212-228-6193.


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DEADLINE: December 7, 2007, Los Angeles, CA
Fund Development and Public Relations Associate
231 E. Third St., Suite G-106 Los Angeles, CA 90013
For more information contact 213-473-1608 nito@LTSC.org
www.ltsc.org

The Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our organization to develop and execute our Public Relations and provide development assistance to the Fund Development Department.

Salary & Benefits: DOE, plus benefits
Employment Status: Full Salaried
Start Date: As soon as possible

Summary of Responsibilities:
The Development Associate will be responsible for various fundraising & PR initiatives of the agency. Some will require individual work and some will require team effort. The Development & PR Associate must be a self-starter and always be conscience of what would be best for the agency and its clients as a whole. Some of the tasks will include but are not limited to the following.

Fundraising
. Correspond with donors.
. Data entry and other administrative duties.
. Participate with the Event Coordination Team to plan, coordinate and execute special events to raise funds for the agency including the Anniversary Dinner and Annual Sake Tasting Event.

PR & Marketing
. Write and edit agency news articles for monthly newsletters and annual reports.
. Assist in planning and developing PR plan and materials.
. Write and disseminate press releases to media outlets.
. Set up archive system to maintain agency PR info (articles, photos, releases, etc).
. Create and develop agency marketing materials as needed.
. Attend and network at community, corporate, foundation, etc. events representing LTSC in a professional manner.

Other
. Attend and participate in all fundraising meetings.
. Attend a minimum of one self-development seminar a year to increase skills and knowledge in the area of fundraising in non-profits.
. Provide administrative assistance to the Director of Development.

Requirements:
Candidate must be able to work effectively independently as well as in a team. He/she must be a self-starter and always be conscious of what would be best for the agency and its clients as a whole. Experience in fundraising is highly preferred, and excellent writing skills is a must. Candidate must be extremely detail oriented with the ability to see the bigger picture. He/she must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of people including staff, volunteers, media, board members, sponsors, vendors and clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
. Minimum of 2 years experience in nonprofit community service organization.
. Experience with writing and editing articles.
. Experience with Photoshop, InDesign and Filemaker Pro.
. Work well in a multi-cultural environment.
. Must have a valid California drivers' license and access to an insured automobile.
. Bilingual Japanese/English or Spanish/English a plus.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, salary history and/or requirements and cover letter for immediate consideration to nito@LTSC.org.


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