Alfa Fellow (Fully Funded Professional Development in Russia)

Position type: FellowLocation: Moscow, RussiaProgram Description: The Alfa Fellowship Program is an 11-month high-level professional development initiative placing up to 18 American, British, and German citizens per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, international relations, journalism, law, public policy, and related areas. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American, British, and German professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing knowledge of Russian affairs in the West. The Alfa Fellowship Program begins with language training in the Fellow’s geographic location followed by a language course in Moscow starting in mid-June. Throughout the summer, Alfa Fellows attend a seminar program with key public and private sector officials to discuss current issues facing Russia. Fellows then work at prominent organizations in Russia, including private companies, media outlets, think tanks, and foundations. The in-country portion of the program lasts from mid-June until late April.Eligible candidates must have a graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, or a related field. Russian language proficiency is not required, but is preferred. The Fellowship includes a generous monthly stipend, language training, program-related travel costs, housing, and insurance.Eligibility Requirements:- U.S., U.K., or German citizen between the ages of 25 and 35- Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, government or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field.Desired Qualifications:- Outstanding professional achievements and academic qualifications- Evidence of leadership potential - Active involvement in community or public service- Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. Applicants proficient in another second language may be considered.Application Information:The application deadline for the 2018-2019 program year is December 1, 2017. To access the online application, please visit: http://www.alfafellowship.org/application-process. For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program, please visit http://www.alfafellowship.org. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or +1 212 497 3510.OJSC Alfa-Bank is incorporated, focused and based in Russia, and is not affiliated with U.S.-based Alfa Insurance.

Application Information:
The application deadline for the 2018-2019 program year is December 1, 2017. To access the online application, please visit: http://www.alfafellowship.org/application-process

For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:

Cultural Vistas
Alfa Fellowship Program
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 497-3510
Email. [email protected]
Web. www.alfafellowship.org

OJSC Alfa-Bank is incorporated, focused and based in Russia, and is not affiliated with U.S.-based Alfa Insurance.

Social Media Internship

EmployToy helps companies discover star employees using social data, not just resumes. Our social media team is dedicated to informing and delighting our unique audience with engaging content every single day. We’re looking for a part time intern to work out of our cool office space located in the Atlanta Technology Development Center (ATDC) a science and business incubator at Georgia Tech. 

This position will collaborate closely with the founders, marketing and other sales team and will use data to ensure that our content is being released in the most optimal way. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with excellent judgment and communication skills. 

Responsibilities:
Your day-to-day activity will consist of:
Developing content along side our blog topics and creating bite sized information to lead to our various blog post. 
Ensure accuracy of all search content and update/maintain site(s) as appropriate (including directory submissions, links and search reads).
Assist with researching, writing, editing, proofreading and layout of print and electronic marketing and corporate communications materials for both internal and external audiences
Update Company blog with content, news, manage SEO optimization and PPC using best practices.
Utilize Illustrator, Photoshop or canva graphics software to create and edit a variety of materials to include landing pages, site pages, and e-mail and newsletter templatesDevelop newsletters, customer testimonials and customer surveys
Create branded blog and social media postsTrack the impact of marketing initiatives on the company's sales pipeline

Requirements:
1-3 years of experience online writing/editing/curating on the web
Knowledge and obsession with Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat
Understanding of the digital landscape and a proven interest in keeping up to date with developments in web platforms and applications
Knowledge of the online video ecosystem
Photoshop
Illustrator
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must have excellent writing skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities

We pride ourselves on the meaningful work and responsibilities we provide our interns. Every task we give has a purpose, and every project is open to your feedback and suggestions. We move fast, but are in a slow industry, so sometimes work is more about preparation than publishing. No matter what, you will leave this cohort with not only a sense of accomplishment, but hard results, experiences, and skills to help wherever you go next.

Here are some things our past cohorts experienced:
Attended and exhibited at NYTechDay, one of the biggest tech conferences in the world with over 30,000 people.
Also hung out together; bunking in Brooklyn, eating authentic Japanese, touring Manhattan, and enjoying the Car Show
Built SaaS app components currently being used in development
Published and collaborated on white papers and company blogs about their projects that helped draw in new customers (often times their first real, public, post)
Practiced leadership skills by taking charge of meetings, groups, and whole projects
Work on the future of HR… to better understand how to get hired wherever they go next
Learning Opportunities:

Apply media and marketing knowledge learned in the classroom to the real world in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment
Develop critical thinking, project management skills, as well as the ability to evaluate and adjust to improve project results
Exposure to new processes, techniques, and tools such as scrum-style agile methodologies
Practice real-world professional communication skills including telecommuting, transparency, technical writing, and applying emotional intelligenceGain inter-functional experience working with various areas of the business i.e. data science, software development, executive management, product design, human resources, sales, and customer/end-user interaction

Youth Care Workers

Holy Family Institute Journey of Hope ProgramYOUTH CARE WORKERSSpanish Not Required                     Reports to:    Shift Supervisor of Journey of Hope Program Hours:     The following shifts are available. Kindly include in your cover letter which shift(s) you prefer.All positions are full-Time, 40 hours/week.Morning Shift: 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Shift: 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Overnight Shift: 11:00 pm-7:00 am Position Overview: The Youth Care Worker is responsible to provide emergency counseling, initial case management, and day to day supervision and monitoring of children. Responsibilities:•    Support the mission, program philosophy and values of Holy Family Institute. •    Supports all function that attains and maintains accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.•    Communicates appropriate information to other departments in a timely and effective manner.•    Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.•    Complies with all policies and procedures as defined by the Employee Handbook.•    Adheres to all Agency and departmental Safety Procedures including reporting any unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes an active role in correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper notification.•    Provide nurturing care and management of children’s everyday living requirements.•    Accountability for orderly management and safety of the shelter daily living routines, individual youth, groups and therapeutic programs.•    Use of self to model appropriate behaviors (e.g., respect for others, appropriate dress, appropriate conflict resolution, etc.).•    Appropriate handling and reporting of all incidents in accordance with agency policy and training. •    Promoting and utilizing culturally sensitive care and treatment of child, families and co-workers. Actively working to reduce bias and promote cultural sensitivity and acculturation. •    Provides Program Orientation to new resident and completes Intake Form.•    Working to create a therapeutic learning environment in the shelter; promoting academic achievement (through showing interest in individual school work, reading to children, helping with homework, actively developing language skills, etc. and through regular contact with teachers in role as Primary Counselor).•    Monitoring clothing, shelter supplies, allowances and trips.•    Understanding and using all behavior management tools and all other necessary written communication.•    Maintaining the shelter in accordance with ORR, OCFS, OSHA, DPW and agency health and safety standards.•    Driving residents to various appointments and activities.Qualifications:    Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children or adolescents in a social service field. Ability to put into practice all techniques of CPI (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client’s rights and safety. Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques. PA Driver’s License Required; Act 33/34 and FBI clearances also required. Fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write). EOE

$15/hr

send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Teach in China! Full-time Job with Competitive Salary, Paid Relocation, Paid Vacation,Space to Grow! All majors are welcome

Explore China with this amazing opportunity. The annual salary will be USD 24,000 to 36,000 but the living and traveling cost will be much more affordable in China. Take the opportunity to enrich your life!

Best Learning is one of the most recognized language schools in China. We currently have over 30 schools in China and over 200 foreign teachers. Teachers will teach English through various subjects such as Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reading. If you are looking for international traveling experience, a chance to learn Chinese language and an opportunity to work in a cross-cultural working environment in one of the fastest growing economies of the world, THIS IS IT! 

Currently, we have openings in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Changsha and Shenzhen. This exciting opportunity requires you to relocate to China for at least six months (one year strongly preferred). 

About the Teacher Position

Position: full-time 

Location: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Changsha and Shenzhen 

Contract duration: 6 months OR 1 year with possibility to renew (one year strongly preferred) 

Class size: 10 to 15 students
Chinese teaching assistant working with you in the classroom (less stress)
Curriculum development provided by our academic department (less preparation work) 

Start Date: Any time of the year. We have new positions every month so we welcome you to apply now 

No more than 40 total working hours per week (including teaching, course preparation and trainings) 

Monthly income: Depending on your qualification, you can earn RMB 12,000~ RMB 20,000 per month (approximately US$2,000~US$3,000 per month). The income includes base salary, teaching hour income and housing allowance 

Health Insurance 

Other Benefits: 

Up to 10,000 RMB airfare reimbursement (approximately US$1,500) if you fulfill one year contract
6,000RMB Annual completion bonus (approximately US$980) if you fulfill one year contract; Vacations in Winter and Summer; 15 days free hotel accommodation upon first arrival; Taxi cost reimbursement from the airport upon first arrival; Free TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course; On-going training
Relocation assistance; Chinese language study opportunities 

Qualifications: Associate degree or above
TESOL, TESL or TEFL preferred but not required 

Required Documents for Application: Resume, your Skype ID. Additional documents may be required after you pass the first interview 

For more information please visit our website: http://www.bestlearning.cn 

Professional Public Speaker- Art Auctioneer in Training

Have you ever dreamed of being a public speaker, one of the most lucrative and hard to break-into fields in the world?

Is the idea of being trained to be an Auctioneer something you would enjoy?

If your ambition is to be a professional public speaker, entertainer, or auctioneer, this is the job for you!

ABOUT:Park West Gallery has brought the experience of collecting fine art to more than 2 million collectors around the world since 1969, through art auctions on over 100 cruise ships and in major cities around the world. Our mission is to create an entertaining, educational and welcoming environment that ignites a passion for the arts and offers an incomparable collecting experience. We offer a job opportunity unlike any other. With a world-class Training Academy where you will learn sales, public speaking, and auctioneering skills, ongoing career development, and the ability to progress in your career and run your own program, we have proudly developed the careers of thousands of Independent Contractors throughout the years, enabling their success as Art Auctioneers and beyond.

THE JOB:As a Professional Public Speaking & Auctioneer Apprentice, you will live and work onboard a cruise ship. While assisting the art team and program onboard as an Associate, you will get on-the-job training through our Auctioneer Development Program with guided mentorship. Through auctions, seminars, and other events, you will engage audiences in the world of art, helping them to gain an appreciation and understanding of art.After a career onboard, some of our auctioneers go in our land auction, VIP, and shoreside management departments.   Specific Job Duties:Consultative sales conversations with cruise ship guestsDelivering presentations, seminars, live art auctionsHolding audience attention, encourage audience participationCreating and designing marketing collateralSetting up art displays Preferred Qualifications:6+ months public speaking, entertainment, or teaching experienceThe ability to travel and work abroad on a cruise ship for 5 months at a timeA desire to learn on the job, training to become an Auctioneer If you’re looking for a chance to hone your public speaking, sales, and auctioneering skills while seeing the world, we would love to hear from you!

https://parkwestgallery.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0ffak

TEACH ENGLISH IN ASIA

No teaching experience necessary. Hundreds of jobs in China, Thailand, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. 

Asia is a vast, culturally rich and diverse continent with an established history of welcoming foreign English teachers in many countries, and a growing need for more. With numerous teaching opportunities, Asia offers you the opportunity of a lifetime to truly experience Eastern culture through living, working and travelling. 

We work with some of the Asia’s most reputable employers. You can choose to teach kindergarten, teens or adults. Our clients offer competitive salaries, numerous benefits such as flight allowance, sponsored visa, end of year bonus, health insurance, and generous holidays

Learn more at https://teflgraduate.com/teach-asia.

https://teflgraduate.com/teach-asia

AmeriCorps Full-Time Tutor Corps (Immediate Start)

Dedicate a year to service and provide urban students with the individualized attention they need to achieve college success. According to the Millennial Impact Report, 70% of recent college graduates volunteer their time to a cause that is important to them. 

Make an impact and join Great Oaks Charter Schools and the Great Oaks Tutor Corps in the movement to closing the achievement gap.

Position Summary

As a member of the Great Oaks Tutor Corps, you will mentor and tutor middle or high school students at a Great Oaks Charter School for the duration of one school year (August-June). This is a service role through AmeriCorps with regular full-time hours Monday-Friday and some Saturdays.

In exchange for your year of service you will receive a living stipend, free furnished housing with utilities included, health insurance and on-going professional development throughout the year. You will also be eligible for a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps after the completion of your AmeriCorps term of service. Most importantly you will have an opportunity to shape the future of students living in urban communities. 

 The ideal candidate for the Great Oaks Tutor Corps is a bright, talented recent college graduate passionate about dedicating a year of service. Great Oaks has schools in Newark, NJ, New York, NY, Bridgeport, CT and Wilmington, DE, and is seeking tutors for all sites. The Tutor Corps plays an integral role in helping our schools achieve their mission: to prepare students to succeed in college. 

Great Oaks is seeking individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic and up for one of the most rewarding challenges of their lives. 

 Responsibilities 

 As a Great Oaks Tutor Corps member you will invest your time and energy in the success of a small group of middle or high school students to help pave the way to their college success. The majority of students enter Great Oaks several years below grade level, so this role requires hard work, creativity and a dedication to helping students beat the odds. Most of your day will be spent tutoring students one-on-one or in small groups. You will also take part in secondary projects that directly impact the academic achievements of students. These projects may include providing in-class or curriculum support, organizing or leading after school clubs or working with our culture team.

Specific responsibilities include: 

 Bolstering student achievement:

 • Provide daily tutoring to several small groups of Great Oaks students 

• Work closely with teachers to develop individualized tutorial content 

• Assess student progress on a regular basis 

• Bridge a connection between classroom teachers and the content they deliver in their classrooms with the content you are delivering during tutorial sessions 

• Lead after-school student clubs 

• Support Saturday Academy over the course of the school year when necessary (dependent on school community placement) 

• Work with students to set individualized student driven goals on a frequent basis 

• Actively participate in meetings pertaining to your role as a tutor and the success of the students you are working with 

 Building relationships with families: 

 • Develop authentic relationships with families through phone calls and other communications to share progress on student tutorial performance 

• Attend family and parent events 

• Create opportunities to connect with families on an ongoing basis

Assist with overall student success during the school day: 

 •Be present during transitions and escorting students when necessary 

•Engage with students during their lunch period 

•Assist with other activities and projects that directly impact student success 

Qualifications and Competencies 

 As a prerequisite, the successful Tutor Corps candidate must believe in the mission of Great Oaks. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change. A successful candidate will also bring the following qualifications and competencies: 

 •A strong academic record with a completed Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university by August 2017. 

•Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

•Some experience working or volunteering with children; some tutoring experience preferable 

•A commitment to serving children in under-resourced, urban communities
•Exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately
•Tenacity, flexibility, passion and excellent communication skills 

 General Information 

 This AmeriCorps service role will start in  August of 2017 and run through June of 2018. The online application requires you to write a brief paragraph. If you are applying through a mobile phone we suggest using the notes feature and copying and pasting your paragraph into the application to ensure the clarity of your writing.

Great Oaks Tutor Corps positions are available in NYC, Newark, NJ, Bridgeport, CT. and Wilmington, DE.

https://greatoakscharter.org/join/open-positions/?p=job%2Foy0N3fw8

Japanese Translator

Technical Language Service (TLS), a translation company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is looking for candidates who could be trained to become Japanese-English translators and join our existing team of in-house translators, proofreaders, and editors.

To enter our training program, the candidate must have a high level of proficiency in Japanese, be easy to communicate with, have sufficient knowledge to handle complicated and/or ambiguous grammatical structures and complex subject matters, have the skills necessary to research new subjects, and be tolerant of feedback. You will be paid an entry-level per-word rate for your translations while in training, and a higher rate thereafter.

You do not have to live in a certain area to applyall interactions will be conducted remotely, and you will be able to work from home (unless you happen to live in Las Vegas and would like to work in our office there). On-site training sessions can also be set up in San Francisco, CA, once you show solid progress and are hired as an employee.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] and let me know if you would be willing to complete a short unpaid test.

Graphic Designer | RIISE Ventures STARTERS Program

RIISE Ventures is reimagining innovation in sports and entertainment through major venues and their surrounding communities.

The sports venues of the future will be integrated into their surroundings. RIISE Ventures is a pioneer in shaping what that integration will look like for our industry through cultivating ideas, providing opportunities and fostering ecosystems.

In 2017 we’re excited to announce our partnership with Mercedes-Benz Stadium as our first step to addressing this opportunity! We will use the intersection of various industries’ involvement in sports and entertainment as a platform to help position the new stadium and it’s surroundings as a destination 365 days a year.

As a Graphic Designer for our STARTERS program, you will take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts and other designs. You have the opportunity to create visual aspects of marketing materials, websites and other media--3D displays and multimedia pieces. If you’re ready to RIISE to the occasion, we want to talk to you!

Ideally, you will:

• Share a portfolio of works representing a diverse creative skill set including:


• Typography


• Identity / logo design


• Photo editing and compositing


• Data visualization / Infographics


• Bonus points for proficiency in developing both vector and raster graphics


• Have experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, specifically with mockups, web design and multimedia presentation


• Have adaptive design eye and skill


• Have excellent communication skills


• Have ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients


• Have experience working across key digital platforms - desktop, tablet and mobile


• Demonstrate strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects


• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly

A typical day at RIISE Ventures will involve:

• Networking, supporting and having fun at local sports team games like the Hawks, the Falcons and Atlanta United (Soccer) in the new stadium – Yes...new stadium!


• Create “wierd” best practices to help us reach our target customers and make our company appear cooler than what we are really are – Is it working? 


• Epic team dance-offs, karaoke and game tournaments with Founders 


• Collaborate with Marketing and cross functional teams on various projects as needed


• We have a Olivia Pope / How to Get Away with Murder approach to problem solving 


• Other duties as assigned … or not

Every person on our team:

• Has fun and is passionate about their work (#1)


• Plays a critical role in the company’s success


• Is willing to pitch in and do whatever is needed

A few core values:

• Get stuff done.


• Always deliver results.


• Be proud of what you do.


• Success is what you make it


• Teamwork makes the dream work


• We just put this one here to see if you would read it. Follow us on twitter :-)

Email Kia at [email protected]. Attach a resume, rap video or portfolio or work. Whatever you think will score you the most points.

Teaching Fellowship STEM

Have a passion for science, technology, engineering or math? Ever consider a career in teaching?

We can help.

The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship recruits the nation's best and brightest recent college graduates and career changers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, or math) with generous financial support to complete an intensive yearlong master's degree program in teaching at one of Woodrow Wilson's partner universities in Georgia.

How the Fellowship works:

Fellows are admitted into a master's degree program at a well-established partner university. Each Fellow receives a stipend of $30,000. Once Fellows are certified teachers at the end of the first year, they obtain salaried employment in high-need schools. Fellows complete a field-based master's degree program in teacher education, as well as obtain teacher certification in one of the STEM fields. All Fellows spend one full school year in extensive preparation for teaching in a high-need urban or rural secondary school prior to becoming the teacher-of-record. Fellows commit to teaching for at least three years in a high-need school. Fellows receive intensive support and mentoring throughout the three-year teaching commitment. Fellows become lifelong members in a national network of Woodrow Wilson Fellows.

Partner universities in Georgia:

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 

Mercer University, Macon, GA Deadlines: October 17, 2017, November 30, 2017, and January 31, 2018.Your application to the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship doubles as an application to a master's program at one of our partner institutions. There is no fee to apply. While Fellows are notified of their acceptance within two months of each deadline date, all new Fellows (regardless of acceptance date) will begin the Fellowship program in summer 2018.Join the conversation! Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WWTeachingFellowship Twitter: @WoodrowWilsonTF

http://bit.ly/WWTFcareers