YMCA Camp Orkila - employment/internship

Special thanks to Becca Bregel (she still loves you all) for passing this interesting opportunity along!

OEE Instructor

Orcas Island WA

Spring 2011 - Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation at YMCA
Camp Orkila

Located on one of the beaches of Orcas Island in the Puget Sound 75
miles north of Seattle, YMCA Camp Orkila offers 285 acres of
beautiful forest, marine, and freshwater environments, as well as a
salmon hatchery, new Marine Education Center with 18,000 gallon salt
water aquarium, several challenge courses, and large organic garden.

Staff members will facilitate two programs every week: The
Environmental Education program, which caters to elementary and
middle school groups and occurs on the weekdays, and the Weekend
Family Camp program, which caters to parent/child YMCA groups from
the Seattle area and occurs on the weekends.

Responsibilities include teaching classes in marine / aquatic
science, terrestrial ecology, earth science, and facilitating group
development and challenge course activities. You will work at least
two evenings a week running evening programs. All staff will work 5
days a week which will include at least one weekend day facilitating
recreation activities for family camp and retreat programs. Camp
staff also assist with many other camp operations, including
cleaning, kitchen work, and maintenance projects.

Requirements: Experience working in environmental education or BS/BA
in environmental science, education, recreation, or related field
preferred. First aid/CPR certification by first day of employment
preferred. You must have some experience working with children. Being
a team player, having a sense of humor and a strong work ethic are
essential!

Salary: $230-$250(DOE)/week + room/board in nice staff housing.
Workers comp provided. Opportunity to learn sea kayaking and other
great perks!

Employment is March 10th through June 18th, 2011. Can be set up as an
internship. Check out www.camporkila.org
Summer and Fall positions also available inquire about
opportunities!

Send resume and references to Christy Shiers, Director of
Environmental Science Programs, at cshiers@seattleymca.org

Summer Internship - Georgia State Games

Sports Event Management Positions
• May 2011 – 16-20 interns (heavy event operations oriented) Housing available!

We are greatly seeking to fill our summer slots as soon as possible and will begin telephone interviews sometime in November.

To Apply:
Go to www.georgiagames.org under internships and complete an:
1) Application
2) Sports questionnaire
3) Resume and
4) Cover letter

The Georgia State Games is one of the largest Amateur Olympic-Style Sports Festivals in the country. We rely HEAVILY on top quality interns to operate many of our sporting Events Projects and Programs. It is a tremendous experience and we had a ton of interns from across the country last year. The interns get a GREAT, HANDS-ON experience. No fetching coffee. Real life planning AND implementation of activities and programs in what they will experience.

Requirements:
1) We are seeking top level, organized, team oriented, talented, aggressive, outgoing and innovative interns to assist in the preparation and implementation for this year's events. Internship opportunities are offered in both paid and unpaid positions depending on intern's experience & skills, time commitment availability, academic credit ability and semester sought. Housing is also available semester.

2) This internship is NOT for the student looking to just getting by, being a social butterfly or to party for the semester.

All applicants must have strong writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Potential Benefits of a Georgia Games Internship:
* Paid Stipends (limited number available for those not utilizing the housing option)
* Housing & meal reimbursement
* Earn academic credit
* Real life on-the-job experience with BIG time responsibilities that other internships do not provide.
* Free parking
* Individual office work stations and computers
* Internships include semester-long positions
* Full summer positions are preferred but some part time positions are also available but are uncompensated.

Ideal Intern Candidate:
The ideal intern candidate will be self sufficient, confident without being cocky, extremely organized and even more thorough, able to work with and manage others, willing to work long hours, have a good sense of humor, the ability to get along with all types of people and volunteers, and be good at marketing programs. A strong interest in a large number of Olympic or typical non-revenue sports is a big plus.

Internship History:
* Internship program has been offered for over 19 years
* Students have come from the following US States: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MN, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV and from the countries of Canada, England, Germany and Hungary just to intern with the Georgia Games.
* Internships are first offered to students completing the internship for academic credit.
* Interns have turned down the United State Olympic Committee, Professional and College programs to intern with the Georgia State Games.

Placement:
* Priority will be given to those students completing the internship for academic credit and/or for a graduation requirement.
* Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in college.


Sincerely,
Eric Pfeifer
Executive Director
Georgia State Games
PO Box 2043, Kennesaw, GA 30156
Direct 770-528-3581
exdirector@georgiagames.org
www.georgiagames.org

Executive Director - Garrett Community Center

Hey Everyone,

This looks like a very interesting opportunity for a NEW community center opening in Indiana. The salary is quite good!

http://www.garrettcenter.org/

Faculty Position - Hospitality & Tourism

Grand Valley State University
Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Lodging and/or Event Planning

For several years in a row, the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Grand Valley State University has experienced considerable growth. The number of students enrolled in our program (500+) continues to rise and we once again need to support that growth with the recruitment of talented faculty to complement our expanding team. Our student numbers are projected to continue to increase, as are the opportunities for new faculty to conduct research, develop courses and lead industry related projects to further the reputation of the program as a premium provider of quality HTM education.

A pivotal component of our program’s expansion is our faculty. Their unique blend of sound practical experience, outstanding teaching skills and applied scholarship facilitates an engaging, contemporary learning environment for our students. The successful candidate will be joining a team that has a student-centered focus and values quality teaching, mentoring and applied scholarship. The ideal candidates will have a collection of skills and experiences to contribute to our team including an earned doctorate, prior work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, a proven record of higher education teaching, and a record of scholarship.

Our program offers a curriculum with a number of emphasis areas for students to pursue including those in Lodging, Meeting Planning & Event Management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching these subjects within a higher education setting.

The starting date is August 2011.

Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Include a letter of application, vita, and a list of references. The online system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Review of applications will commence October 29, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. For further information,
e-mail A. Scott Rood, search committee chair at roodsc@gvsu.edu or call (616) 331-8712.

Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

The Princeton Review named Grand Valley one of the best universities in the Midwest in a 2010 Web site feature. In addition, for the 14th year in a row, Grand Valley was named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc.

CBS Radio - Sport Sales

CBS Radio
Chicago, IL
Job Status: Full Time
Posted/Updated: 9/28/2010

Manage Sports Sales Department and generate revenue through the selling and servicing of Sports programming and promotions to sports clients and agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO:

# Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients and agencies
# Develop customized presentations of the highest quality for new and existing accounts
# Develop and grow relationships at multiple levels of the customer’s organization in order to guarantee effective contacts internal to the organization and to be aware of problems and opportunities
# Entertain clients…including weekend and evening work
# Adhere to policies regarding pricing, inventory management, merchandising, commercial content, competitive product protection, etc.
# Monitor competition and trends in radio
# Conduct oneself with the highest degree of integrity and ethics

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

# Sales management experience required
# Requires advanced negotiation skills
# Requires high degree of flexibility and ability to work with constantly changing environments
# Must have ability to travel and the willingness to help develop local, regional and national business
# Proven ability to generate concept driven business not tied to ratings/efficiencies
# Must be a self-starter and independent worker
# College degree preferred
# Requires sophisticated knowledge of and ability to manage relationships as they effect clients’ buying decisions
# Requires highly complex and rapid situation analysis and response
# Requires ability to train and develop people
# Ability to hire, train develop all levels of sales experience
# Excellent verbal and written skills a must
# In-depth knowledge of research, marketing, and competitive environment necessary
# Must be able to utilize research approximately and effectively in presentations
# Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Power Point for presentations preferred
# Ability to cold call with resulting in-person appointments
# Must demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills
# Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress

Req ID 6551BR

Note:

The direct CBS Radio apply link below seems to randomly have issues. If you get an error message, go to http://www.cbsradio.com/careers/jobs_html and search for this job using requisition #6551BR.- WIS Member Support

SMU - Sport Management Lecturer

Lecturer in Sport Management (Position #53259)

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX
Job Status: Full Time
Posted/Updated: 9/27/2010

Our University offers an exciting unique opportunity for a sport management professional to become part of the faculty in Applied Physiology and Sport Management. Candidates must have a minimum of a Masters degree in Sport Management, Sports Marketing or Sports Economics; a desire to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction; experience managing external relations with sports-related organizations; the ability to plan and market special events, and a willingness to play an integral role in the growth, development, and identity of the new major program which began in the fall semester of 2009. Preference will be given to applicants with significant real-world experience in each of these areas as well as a track record of teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach four classes per semester including but not limited to: Contemporary Issues in Sport Management; Applied Sport Management Skills; Advanced Public Relations in Sport; Revenue in Sport; Sports Marketing; Sports Facilities and Event Management; Sport Management Practicum; and Sport Management Internship. In addition, the successful candidate will assist in the oversight of undergraduate internship opportunities and projects with local and national sports properties, agencies, teams and sponsors. The candidate should have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills that promote strong collaborations in the sports industry throughout the United States.

Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

This is a non-tenure-track nine-month renewable contract lecturer position, (Position #53259) that begins January 5, 2011. To ensure full consideration for the position, applicants should submit their application by October 22, 2010, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled.

Applicants can initiate consideration by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. We encourage digital applications: E-mailed files should be saved to smallest size. To retain font and formatting integrity, save documents in .pdf format. Letters of recommendation may be scanned and sent as .jpg files. Candidates may submit websites, CDs, DVDs that showcase samples of their work. All digital material/files/media must be fully functioning on both PC and Mac platforms.

We are an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. We offer excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 and over 100 corporations. Visit http://www.dallaschamber.org.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

How To Apply:

Send email to:
mlysko@smu.edu

Send resume and cover letter to:
Southern Methodist University
, Chair of Search Committee
Simmons School of Education & Human Development PO Box 750382
Dallas Texas 75275-0382

YMCA - Membership Director

Our Association is seeking a high energy, results oriented Membership Director to provide leadership and manage all operations of the membership department.

Responsibilities include:

Supervision of all areas of membership development; create and supervise member recruitment, sales, engagement and retention strategies to achieve annual goals; build and maintain relationships with members, volunteers, staff, community organizations and businesses; recruit, train and supervise member service staff; partner with marketing staff to produce quality membership marketing material; work within the community to foster a positive image of the Association; organize membership events at the Association and represent the Association at community events to promote membership and programs; develop and manage department budget; and establish annual goals to improve customer service base on member feedback.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, recreation management or related field; At least 3 years of successful career experience in membership development, marketing, customer service or sales, including supervision of staff, or equivalent is required. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective member marketing and retention strategies. Strong budget preparation and management skills. Ability to utilize data to help drive key strategic decisions and direction. Desire to work directly with members and guests. Ability to interact and supervise people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyle. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills a must. Working knowledge of computers and ability to learn proprietary software.

Salary:

$30,000 - $35,000

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements in order to be considered. Apply by mail or email with Membership Director in the subject line. NO PHONE CALLS.

Resumes until:

10/15/2010

How To Apply:

Send email to:
mcansler@ymcalakecounty.org

Send resume and cover letter to:
YMCA
Makayla Cansler
Lake County Family YMCA 700 Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills Illinois 60061