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Ethnicity Matters (EM) is looking to add an experienced Art Director to our creative team.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Creative Director, and in conjunction with a Copywriter, the Art Director will develop and execute creative deliverables across various platforms, for a wide range of clients.

The Ideal Candidate:

You are passionate about visually communicating ideas— be it yours, or the ideas of others. But you do more than make it look good, you make it MATTER.

You see the big picture. You have an innate understanding of the multicultural audiences you speak to. Your creativity is fueled by culture, and grounded by commerce (and vice versa).

From print to PowerPoints, storyboards to social posts, web banners to websites, you understand the demands of every medium, and are ready to deliver. You are quick to digest a brand’s guidelines, open to feedback, and can innovate within these parameters.

You are curious about people, hungry for growth, and excited about creating advertising reflective of today’s Canada.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Visual Communications, Design, or related discipline preferred
• 2+ years of design or art direction experience (preferably in an agency setting)
• A strong portfolio, showcasing a range of advertising work
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• A deep understanding of design, typography and visual harmony
• Experience working with brand guidelines and creative briefs
• Illustration skills in both electronic and traditional media
• An ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Quick creative thinking, and acute attention to detail within tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently, with limited direction from an ACD or higher
• Efficient time and project management skills
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude, emotional intelligence, and a “can do” approach.
• Nice to have (but not mandatory): Familiarity with one or more languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Arabic, etc.

Company Summary:

Diversity lives here. Ethnicity Matters is a team of multicultural marketing experts that bring brands to diverse and new Canadian buyers in strategic and meaningful ways. We focus on educating, researching, gathering insights and producing award-winning creative and marketing media for our clients’ brands, in the ever-growing Canadian multicultural market. We’re savvy, passionate, non-traditional, powerful, and have our finger on the pulse of what matters now to ethnic communities.

If this sounds like you, and you want to make a difference in the booming area of ethnic marketing, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Benefits after 3 months
• Super central mid-town office with TTC access inside the building (goodbye seasonal weather!)
• Casual office attire

To Apply:

Along with your resume, please submit a portfolio of works.

***ART+COPY TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY***

Ethnicity is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

Ethnicity Matters

Job Title – Associate Producer
Duration – 2-3 months + Possible extension
Location – Pawtucket, RI 02862

The Associate Producer will be responsible for working directly with the Production team to coordinate all aspects of Product and Lifestyle Photography projects, executed both in-house and at external studio locations. They will partner with Brand Creative and Marketing teams to deliver high-quality visual assets in a deadline driven and cost-effective manner. This includes hiring all vendors and crew, scheduling Photographers and studio space, coordinating samples, managing files through editing and final delivery. This role reports directly to the Creative Producer.

Responsibility –

• Serve as primary liaison between the Photo Studio and internal clients.
• Facilitate clear, constructive and on-going communication with the Production team regarding project status and asset delivery.
• On a weekly basis, track costs associated with completed photo shoots.
• Correspond with internal clients relative to production needs.
• Partner with the Model Studios team to coordinate and transport samples for photo shoots.
• Schedule projects, based on priority.
• Confirm that proper documents are in place for all talent and crew.
• Execute photography projects, including being on-set to ensure efficiency, timing and budget.
• Trouble-shoot and resolve issues relating to physical production through final file delivery.
• Route image files through the editing process, including communicating specific instructions.
• Route files through internal approvals and manage final upload of assets for delivery.
• Maintain archiving files and communication with the Digital Asset Management team.
• Track the status of projects within the workflow to ensure final delivery within deadline.

Experience and skills required –

• Bachelors degree or equivalent Production experience, in digital studio photography a plus.
• Two or more years producing photography shoots, both in-house and on-location.
• Two or more years negotiating with vendors such as talent agencies, stylists, set dressers, caterers, etc.
• Or equivalent experience in non-creative / production roles, utilizing transferable skills.
• Mid-Level – Requires technical knowledge, training and understanding of a job’s requirements.
• Typically possesses 3 to 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of both PC and Mac operating systems.
• Experience working with image files in Photoshop.
• Success in managing a large volume of assets through post-production.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office file formats.
• Significant experience and success in managing a variety of projects.
• Demonstrates an advance aptitude in design, layout and composition as it applies to photography.
• Working knowledge of Capture One is a plus.

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

Genesis is one of the nations’ leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you — passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
 
Make a difference! Join the Genesis team as the Director of Recreation Services where you will develop, implement and supervise recreation services in the nursing center with the goal of improving patient/resident’s quality of life.
 
Position Highlights
Center leadership position with a reporting relationship directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.
Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/residents’ needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions.
Train and provide supervision to recreation staff and volunteers
Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
Develop positive relationships with patient/resident’s family and the community.
Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs
 
Why Genesis?
We offer various career paths for our employees as well as on-going education and training to help them achieve their goals.
Founded in 1985, Genesis remains a strong, financially stable company constantly reexamining strategies to ensure continued industry longevity.
We are committed to YOU! We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a family-like work environment with a culture of compassion.
 

Benefits
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Variable compensation plans
*Inclusive workplace with DEI committee
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

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Genesis

The Art Director will be the lead for our in-house studio photography and evolve the creativity and projection of the floral, plant, food, and gift brands we create and oversee. This role will be responsible for a small team of stylists and cross functional partners, such as photographers and retouching. The ability to plan, concept direction and manage tight deadlines and large volumes is a must. The scope of work is photography and photo production, and draws heavily on strong visual acumen, problem solving, conceptual thinking, plus deeply collaborative communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and evolve on-brand creative from initial concept through creative reviews and dailies
• Ensure all work visually supports the cohesive creative projection of each season
• Support leadership in creative exploration of test ideas
• Collaborate with cross functional teams from Merchants to Product Development to produce
  on-brand and on-brief photography
• Deliver a highly creative level of art direction for all projects by established deadlines
• Create and present forward thinking but on-brand seasonal set development/mood boards. Be able to persuade teams and present detailed ideas in collaborative way.
• Oversee on-set art direction and maintain cohesive style guide for all photographers internal and external.
• Create retouching ziflows and approve all retouching
• Partner closely with leadership to support and roll-out seasonal directions and ancillary campaigns
• We are a learning focused creative team: as a leader you will be required to coach and develop overall junior creative team, giving opportunities to learn and hone new skills
• Lead and empower team through roadblocks and unexpected problems
• Manage and hire freelancers for internal/external shoots and videos when necessary
• Stays relevant creatively & technologically by owning patterning and researching current
  design/industry photography trends. Present seasonally new and refreshed directions
• Cross functional partnership and collaboration are a large part of this role

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a fast-paced industry that requires agility, resourcefulness, resilience and personal initiative. This is not a job for passive participants. All members of the team are expected to embody this ethic.

CREATIVE:

• Excellent creative and conceptual thinker
• Ability to manage a small photography studio at different skill levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and meet deadlines
• Highly organized with extreme attention to detail
• Strives to make each project exceed expectations
• Self-motivated and independent thinker
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Understands the brands and have a high creative taste level
• Must be flexible and able to work with challenging/vocal personalities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to work late when deadlines dictate
• Expert knowledge of ecommerce and direct marketing/emarketing best practices
• Expert knowledge in ecommerce photography
• Positive, collaborative, inclusive and flexible team member

Enterprise wide:

• Ability to multitask, handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment without a lot of direction or oversight
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively among peers and senior management
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict
• A balance of art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with strong business mindset
• A Problem-Solving mindset and willingness to challenge the established norms
• Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking
• Passion for big iconic brands and desire to leave a mark
• Know your stuff – bring the capacity to ask meaningful questions and challenges, access data and cull it into sharp insights that justify great decisions and work
• Understanding of peak time periods, and working some weekends and off-hours during peak periods is a must.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

Genesis is one of the nations’ leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you — passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
 
Make a difference! Join the Genesis team as the Director of Recreation Services where you will develop, implement and supervise recreation services in the nursing center with the goal of improving patient/resident’s quality of life.
 
Position Highlights
Center leadership position with a reporting relationship directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.
Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/residents’ needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions.
Train and provide supervision to recreation staff and volunteers
Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
Develop positive relationships with patient/resident’s family and the community.
Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs
 
Why Genesis?
We offer various career paths for our employees as well as on-going education and training to help them achieve their goals.
Founded in 1985, Genesis remains a strong, financially stable company constantly reexamining strategies to ensure continued industry longevity.
We are committed to YOU! We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a family-like work environment with a culture of compassion.
 

Benefits
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Variable compensation plans
*Inclusive workplace with DEI committee
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

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Genesis

Genesis is one of the nations’ leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you — passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
 
Make a difference! Join the Genesis team as the Director of Recreation Services where you will develop, implement and supervise recreation services in the nursing center with the goal of improving patient/resident’s quality of life.
 
Position Highlights
Center leadership position with a reporting relationship directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.
Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/residents’ needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions.
Train and provide supervision to recreation staff and volunteers
Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
Develop positive relationships with patient/resident’s family and the community.
Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs
 
Why Genesis?
We offer various career paths for our employees as well as on-going education and training to help them achieve their goals.
Founded in 1985, Genesis remains a strong, financially stable company constantly reexamining strategies to ensure continued industry longevity.
We are committed to YOU! We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a family-like work environment with a culture of compassion.
 

Benefits
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Variable compensation plans
*Inclusive workplace with DEI committee
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

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Genesis

We are looking for a Creative Director specializing in art direction—who is driven to connect with every audience (both internally and across platforms). A resourceful problem solver that channels contagious energy to inspire and lead. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it. This is a job for a maker and a leader. Working with a CD CW, you will manage and lead assigned creative projects. You will also be responsible for contributing creative ideas to these assignments. Egoless creativity is key.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CD AD is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Directly supporting your GCDs on your brand team’s creative development and championing the executions best aligned with strategic reasoning forward.

• Working with your Creative Director Copy partner, you will co-manage and contribute to the day-to-day on key pieces of existing business.

• Processing feedback and responding with creative that exceeds expectations.

• Knowing the difference between an execution and a big idea.

• The ability to inspire and awe client partners with great work and a sense of presentational showmanship is a must.

• Willing to raise your hand and help others when workload allows.

• Managing the creative process with PMs and your partner will be key. You will have several balls in the air at once and need to keep things flowing smoothly, while continually reviewing and optimizing every piece of work – sometimes under changing deadlines and parameters.

• Mentoring, nurturing and creatively challenging ACDs, senior and lower level teams and those reporting to you on a daily basis.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• 10 years minimum agency experience

• Excellent recommendations

• Strong portfolio of work that features integrated big ideas brought to life through a wide-range of media channels

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess strong art directing background / skills
• Plays nicely with others
• Willing to dive in head first to any assignment big or small.
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink work
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguity and change
• Believes in great work and knows it when they see it
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for doing great work— along with your partner, you’ll come in ready to contribute and grow as a creative team
• The desire and ability to manage talent – you’ll come in ready to lead and develop less seasoned teams

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

OKRP

We are looking for a Creative Director specializing in copywriting—who is driven to connect with every audience (both internally and across platforms). A resourceful problem solver that channels contagious energy to inspire and lead. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it. This is a job for a maker and a leader. Working with a CD Art Director, you will manage and lead assigned creative projects. You will also be responsible for contributing creative ideas to these assignments. Egoless creativity is key.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CD CW is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Directly supporting your GCDs on your brand team’s creative development and championing the executions best aligned with strategic reasoning forward.

• Working with your Creative Director AD partner, you will co-manage and contribute to the day-to-day on key pieces of existing business.

• Processing feedback and responding with creative that exceeds expectations.

• Knowing the difference between an execution and a big idea.

• The ability to inspire and awe client partners with great work and a sense of presentational showmanship is a must.

• Willing to raise your hand and help others when workload allows.

• Managing the creative process with PMs and your partner will be key. You will have several balls in the air at once and need to keep things flowing smoothly, while continually reviewing and optimizing every piece of work – sometimes under changing deadlines and parameters.

• Mentoring, nurturing and creatively challenging ACDs, senior and lower level teams and those reporting to you on a daily basis.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• 10 years minimum agency experience

• Excellent recommendations

• Strong portfolio of work that features integrated big ideas brought to life through a wide-range of media channels

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess strong art directing background / skills
• Plays nicely with others
• Willing to dive in head first to any assignment big or small.
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink work
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguity and change
• Believes in great work and knows it when they see it
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for doing great work— along with your partner, you’ll come in ready to contribute and grow as a creative team
• The desire and ability to manage talent – you’ll come in ready to lead and develop less seasoned teams

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

OKRP

The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

An Opportunity to Make an Impact:

We seek an innovative leader who can lead the visual direction of the Chicago Sun-Times’ editorial products. This a unique opportunity to lead an influential local news outlet in an innovative, exciting market at a time when the Sun-Times has joined Chicago Public Media, become a nonprofit, and adopted a membership model without a paywall.

We want our visual identity to reflect our new direction and showcase the work of our fantastic team of photographers, designers, and more. The ideal candidate will work with key stakeholders across the newsroom to evaluate, set and deliver our visual aesthetic and style across all our editorial platforms.

Core Duties:

• Set the strategy, goals, and objectives for our visual work, working with the Executive Editor and other stakeholders in the newsroom.
• Manage the visuals team and freelancers to create impactful visual journalism – photos, illustrations, interactives, and video – and meet newsroom goals.
• Create an effective and efficient workflow and processes to ensure our visual work is aligned with our editorial strategy and as impactful as possible.
• Grow collaboration and communication across the newsroom and with internal and external partners within Chicago Public Media.
• Elevate visual storytelling across the newsroom and website, newspaper, wire, social media, newsletters, and everywhere else our editorial brand is reflected.
• Help train the newsroom on visual best practices, image selection, visual tools, and other skills needed to enhance our visual storytelling and appearance.
• Liaise and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Sun-Times and Chicago Public Media, including marketing, circulation, product, digital and revenue teams.
• As part of the editorial leadership team, help improve CST’s audience relationships, workplace culture, editorial excellence, and impact.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related training.
• At least five years of newsroom experience, including people-management experience.
• Strong visual skills, including experience creating a visual identity.
• Strategic thinker and an excellent planner with solid project management and communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a union environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, an FSA, and commuter benefits plans.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team culture.
• A flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to be part of an iconic brand and help build the future of local news.

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice. This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Chicago Sun-Times

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for Art Directors that are searching to find the big idea and also have the passion to sweat the details. A problem solver with soul that finds solutions that feel both human and true, drawing insights from the real word. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it.

Our creatives are prolific and iterative in their approach to the work. They’re deeply collaborative, transparent communicators who always endeavor to “bring something extra” to each assignment. Egoless creativity is key. People that work at OKRP are smart, driven and collaborative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES *

The Art Director is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Working with a Copywriter, you will deliver strategic concepts and art direction across existing clients. You’ll be our work’s greatest advocate, able to process feedback then respond with creative that exceeds expectations.
• Always strive to find the big idea, but also recognize little nuances that give the perfect look and texture.

• Working with CDs and GCDs you will seek out improvement, both in the work that is created and growth as an individual. The Art Director should always be looking to master their craft and improve on their skills.
• Ownership is key to success. The Art Director is responsible for the execution of ideas across TV, print, digital and social channels while directing photographers, illustrators, animators and junior designers with the utmost attention to detail.
• Participating in all meetings, calls and creative briefings for the internal creative team.
• Supporting day-to-day creative deliverables, as Creative Directors deem appropriate.
• Routing creative / copy internally through proper approvals with managing creatives
• Managing projects’ creative assets and schedules to ensure on-time deliverables
• Working with CDs and GCDs to seek out constant improvement in the work that is created and growth as an individual. The Copywriter should always be looking to master their craft and improve on their skills.
• The Art Director should be highly iterative and refuse to settle.
• Staying current on trends beyond advertising – understanding what is relevant in.
• Will perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, writing or related field is a plus

Experience

• 3-5+ years industry experience, or applicable work experience, and excellent recommendations
• Experience working on large, integrated, cross-channel campaigns – and a killer book to boot

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong art direction background / skills
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink the work.
• Resilient in the face of ambiguity and change
• Possess strong communication skills
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for art, design and photography.
• Fluent in GSuite, shared Google documents and familiarity with Keynote

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

OKRP