General Staff Jobs

Chicago Sun-Times

January 10, 2024

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Creative Director

Chicago IL

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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

Anduril Industries

January 10, 2024

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Art Director

CA Costa Mesa

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

As an Art Director, you will help us evolve and share our brand story, visual language, and create original breakthrough ideas for various touch points. You will work with leadership, communications, marketing, growth, and engineers to demonstrate inspiring concepts through well-crafted experiences. If you are a storyteller at heart and passionate about bringing ideas to life, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Partners with the Head of Design, Communications and Brand Marketing
Embraces storytelling to write and present inspiring concepts
Develops innovative ideas that meet strategic objectives, and translate into creative proposals
Contributes to brainstorming and development including storyboards, mock-ups, visual references
Conceives functional solutions that can be implemented alone or as part of a team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 7 years professional experience in Marketing, Art Direction, Creative Direction, or equivalent
Experience in an agency setting preferred
A portfolio that demonstrates integrated campaigns and brand experiences
A student of creative trends, acute aesthetic sense, and strong ability to develop ideas
Expert in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite [Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign]
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and business development
A reliable self-starter, organized, and efficient with attention to detail
A team player who brings a unique sense of style and passion

Anduril Industries

Greensboro Performing Arts

January 10, 2024

$$$

Musical Theatre Director

NC Summerfield

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Musical Theatre Director Position Open

Overview of the Role:

The primary focus of this role is Directing Musical Theatre Productions and teaching acting and audition technique to a variety of levels, from beginner through advanced. We are a production team, as such the director position will work closely with the music director, choreographer, set design and construction, as well as recruit and manage parent volunteers with set construction, painting backdrops, working concessions and strike.

Qualifications and Experience:

The candidate must possess a minimum of a BFA or BA in one of these performing arts disciplines- acting, directing, musical theatre with secondary studies in dance and/or vocal performance – or beginning their junior or senior year working towards their BFA or BA. The ideal candidate will have received acting and/or directing training at the collegiate level, performed in multiple musicals throughout high school and college, and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.

Good attitude and willingness to learn are as important, if not more important, than length of time teaching. Directing experience is a plus, but those with a positive attitude and remaining teachable are highly valued.

Skills and Competencies:

Patience: Children may have limited attention spans and require patient guidance.

Creativity: Incorporating creative and imaginative elements into lessons.

Communication skills: Your ability to express instructions clearly, use age-appropriate language, and actively listen to their responses and questions.

Adaptability: Being able to adjust teaching methods to accommodate different learning preferences.

Classroom management: Maintain a structured and organized classroom environment. Establishing clear expectations, using consistent routines, and managing behavior effectively is key to a good experience for the students.

Knowledge of child development: At minimum, a basic understanding of the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of children in the age group of each class receiving instruction.

Technique: As a teacher, you should possess solid technique yourself.

Passion and Attitude: Demonstrating a genuine love for theatre and a positive attitude will inspire and motivate young students.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction and demonstration: Teaching acting technique and terminology through clear and concise instructions. Having the ability and willingness to physically demonstrate movements with the students to help them understand and stay engaged.

Communication with parents: Regularly communicating with parents or guardians to share progress, provide updates, and address any concerns or questions they may have.

Evaluation and assessments: Assessing the children’s progress periodically and providing constructive feedback for continued growth and development.

Schedule and Availability:

Classes are generally afternoons and evenings during the week, with rehearsals scheduled for Saturdays as performance date nears.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly rate for classes, Project Agreements for specific projects outside the scope and duties of the original contract. ie: if we contract you to assist with another production in a different role, that will be a separate Project Agreement.

Studio Culture and Values:

We are a classical performing arts studio with 21 years in business, located on a beautiful campus in Summerfield, just a short drive from Greensboro. We teach students from 3 years old through adult professionals in most forms of Music, Dance, and Theatre. Our instructors are the same for both our Recreational Program and Progressive Training Program, for the student who wants to pursue performing professionally. Our non-profit branch, REP336, offers an audition-only Musical Theatre Company that differs from other community theatre programs because we require specific, progressive enrollment in dance, voice, piano, and acting to remain in company.

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Greensboro Performing Arts

Everyset

January 10, 2024

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Extras Casting Director

NY United States

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Company Background

Everyset is the first full production management platform for the entertainment industry, paving the way for productions to manage their HR & Employee Management for Background Performers— from background casting, digital onboarding, payroll, and on-set production tools— all in one, modern system.

Position Description

The Casting Director will work directly with Assistant Directors, understand their individual needs, and help source Background Performers for their production. This person will be an adaptable, knowledgeable multi-tasker with strong computer and communication skills.

This position reports directly to the Director of Casting.

Here are some responsibilities:

Prep work with productions including meetings, phone calls, spreadsheets to help ensure a successful service
Casting a project from prep to wrap, including: recruiting background onto the platform, sourcing the right looks, picture picks with ADs, booking talent, communicating with talent, ensuring we hit the number of background requested even if overbooking is necessary
Being available to the production team via phone and email as needed by the client
Manage a casting team helping to resolve issues with production
Advise on Union Guidelines and ensure compliance with best practices
Act as a liaison between Everyset & SAG-AFTRA, including resolving grievances and filing Taft Hartleys
Work with other departments to help synergize with the casting department
Help casting team implement international resources to offer 24/7 casting support
Recruit and build the casting department
Be familiar with our digital voucher system in order to speak on it, manage minor issues, and direct to correct department for more help

Required Qualifications & Compensation:

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a casting position – ideally in background casting
Ability to communicate clearly to senior production professionals
Digital technologies and automation first mind-set. You must be able to pick up new tools quickly
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Everyset

Everyset

January 10, 2024

$$$

Extras Casting Director

CA Los Angeles

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Company Background

Position Description

This position reports directly to the Director of Casting.

Here are some responsibilities:

Prep work with productions including meetings, phone calls, spreadsheets to help ensure a successful service
Casting a project from prep to wrap, including: recruiting background onto the platform, sourcing the right looks, picture picks with ADs, booking talent, communicating with talent, ensuring we hit the number of background requested even if overbooking is necessary
Being available to the production team via phone and email as needed by the client
Manage a casting team helping to resolve issues with production
Advise on Union Guidelines and ensure compliance with best practices
Act as a liaison between Everyset & SAG-AFTRA, including resolving grievances and filing Taft Hartleys
Work with other departments to help synergize with the casting department
Help casting team implement international resources to offer 24/7 casting support
Recruit and build the casting department
Be familiar with our digital voucher system in order to speak on it, manage minor issues, and direct to correct department for more help

Required Qualifications & Compensation:

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a casting position – ideally in background casting
Ability to communicate clearly to senior production professionals
Digital technologies and automation first mind-set. You must be able to pick up new tools quickly
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Everyset

Troon

January 10, 2024

$$$

Club Manager

FL United States

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PGA National is excited to announce the exciting career opportunity of Club Manager.

Club Manager Job Description:

Position Overview: The Club Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a multi-faceted sports and fitness facility, with a primary focus on golf, fitness, racquet sports, and membership sales. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of the sports and fitness industry, and a proven track record in sales and membership growth.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

Provide visionary leadership to the club staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Oversee the hiring, training, and development of staff members to ensure a high level of service.
Develop and implement effective communication strategies to keep staff informed and motivated

Operational Oversight:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the golf, sports and retail operations, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for members, their guests and guests of the resort.
Coordinate and schedule golf, fitness, and racquet sports activities to optimize facility usage.
Implement and enforce safety protocols and best practices.

Golf Management:

Supervise golf operations, including tee time reservations, tournaments, agronomy and golf instructional programs.
Collaborate with golf professionals to enhance the quality of golf services and programs.
Maintain and improve the golf course to meet the highest standards.

Fitness and Racquet Sports Management:

Oversee fitness and racquet sports programs, including classes, leagues, and events.
Work with fitness and sports professionals to develop innovative programs that cater to members’ and resort guests needs.
Ensure that all fitness equipment and sports facilities are well-maintained and meet safety standards.
Drive revenues through unique corporate and social racquet sports events utilizing Tennis, Pickleball and Pop Tennis facilities.

Membership Sales and Retention:

Develop and execute strategic plans to attract new members and achieve membership sales targets.
Implement retention programs to ensure high member satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
Actively engage with current and prospective members to address their needs and concerns.

Financial Management:

Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial targets are met.
Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
Implement effective pricing strategies for membership fees and services, resort packages, and corporate and charity offerings.

Customer Service:

Foster a culture of exceptional customer service throughout the club.
Address member feedback promptly and implement improvements based on member suggestions.
Ensure a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all members.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience in a managerial role within the golf, sports and fitness industry.
PGA / LPGA credentials required.
Prior PGA/LPGA Tour host experience preferred but not required.
Demonstrated success in membership sales and retention.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

This Club Manager role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for sports and fitness, strong business acumen, and the ability to drive growth in membership and overall facility success. Candidate must exhibit energy and personality while leading a world class team.

Troon

SPIRE Hospitality

January 10, 2024

$$$

People & Culture Manager

Detroit MI

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Job Overview of the Human Resources Manager / People & Culture Manager: Maintains and enhances the hotel’s human resources functions by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations, payroll, and human resources policies, programs, and practices
Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintains responsibility for and properly handles all payroll functions; ensures all records are filed correctly and are retained for the required length of time; and accurately records and maintains employee’s work schedules to include hours worked and dollar amounts.
Perform initial screening interview with qualified candidate by engaging in conversation that will give insight into information such as an individuals’ experience, ability and interest in an available position.
Conducts telephone and written reference checks on qualified applicants by asking their previous employer(s) questions to gather information such as a previous employee’s performance and attitude in order to assist in making a hiring decision.
Processes paperwork including requisition process and hiring documentation, organizes and maintains position records.
Ensures planning, monitoring and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee complaints; counseling employees and supervisors.
Conducts New Hire Orientation training by using many types of media such as slides, videos, and music to welcome new employees and inform them of the history of, policies, procedures and philosophies.
Instruct new employees in completion of necessary paperwork.
Visually reviews documents for accuracy.
Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources, federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the hotel at hearings.
Consults with department managers as to current openings and status of interviewed candidates

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

Some knowledge of EEOC and employment laws.
Ability to work under strict deadlines.
Ability to read and speak the English language fluently.
Ability to effectively deal with employees and applicants, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.

Qualifications:
Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge of skills and abilities.
Experience: Two years of Human Resources experience preferred. Skilled in HRIS. Experience with payroll and Union relations is a plus.
Licenses or certificates: SHRM Certification preferred.
Other: Additional language ability preferred.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!
SPIRE Hospitality

BeFound

January 10, 2024

$$$

Executive Producer (Luxury Event Agency)

NY United States

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Executive Producer

Based in New York, hybrid working

$150k + benefits

The Agency

BeFound have partnered with an impressive, independent luxury events agency. They have offices globally and they are looking to expand their team with a Executive Producer to be based in the New York office.

Working across leading luxury brands across creative, design, brand strategy and production. Luxury brand portfolio expands across Fashion, Beauty, Drinks, Luxury brands.

Its young team of experts styles an array of different sized events, from intimate brand breakfasts to global brand launches, pop up stores and high-end press trips and applies the same attention-to-detail to every project.

In order to transform a space, the team works closely with the client to fully immerse themselves in the brand’s identity and adapts the style and creative to deliver a truly bespoke experience every time.

Its growing portfolio of trusted suppliers and brand partnerships means it is able to push the boundaries and come up with new and innovative ideas, to allow brands to raise awareness and stand out.

Roles & responsibilities

Reporting into the Managing Director as part of the leadership team
Work closely with the senior events & creative team to conceptualise and execute the project
Produce creative pitches and proposals, source venues, manage critical paths and timelines, negotiate with suppliers, produce logistical documents, develop and manage budgets, create schedules and event books for events
Overseeing all production aspects
Supplier and client communication management
Creating client documents for sign off
Reviewing samples for creative and client sign off
Overseeing operations, directing staff if needed and coordinating technical and production aspects
Working onsite at events for setup, live event and de-rig

Person

Minimum of 8 years of experience
Interest and knowledge in the luxury / arts / fashion sector
Knowledge and experience in business development
Excellent communication skills
Excellent multitasking and time management skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Personable and professional
Efficient, solutions driven and intuitive
Enthusiastic and positive
Presentable

Sound like you? Apply today!

By sharing your personal information and recruitment information, you agree to BeFound retaining and processing your personal details for the purposes of providing you with recruitment services. We will use the personal information to consider your application for the relevant role and only share with third parties for recruitment purposes where appropriate.

We will not request any information that is not required for our business needs. Your privacy is important to us and your information will be processed and secured in accordance with legislative requirements.

As a recruitment agency, BeFound embraces diversity and inclusion and have a business responsibility to represent everyone in our network in a fair manner. We actively endeavour to widen our candidate pool and ensure that all decisions about the recruitment and selection of candidates are impartial and based on merit and abilities to perform the relevant duties as required for the positions we recruit for.

BeFound

Vaco

January 10, 2024

$$$

Library Assistant

FL Orlando

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Library Assistant professionals, is it time to take that next big career step? Let Vaco serve as your advocate in presenting you to our top clients who is looking for a library assistant. Our recruiting staff gives you an advantage over your competition by promoting your strengths and assets directly to hiring managers while helping you to be more prepared for your interviews!

From keeping you up to date on market trends and industry expectations, to providing you with valuable insight into the company’s culture, compensation expectations and growth opportunities of specific clients, Vaco will give you the edge you need in today’s highly competitive job marketplace. If you have a background as an assistant and are looking to move your career forward, let Vaco open the door for you. Apply today!

Summary

The top priority of the Evening Circulation Assistant is to provide prompt, knowledgeable, and efficient service to the Law Library’s patrons as part of the Public Services team. The Evening Circulation Assistant fills one of the primary front line customer service positions and is essential to the proper functioning of the Law Library and may, at times, serve as the only full-time Law Library employee on campus. The standard hours of this position are Sunday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. while school is in session and from 3:00 p.m. to midnight during final exams. During Intersession, the Evening Circulation Assistant will be required to work a Monday through Friday schedule during library operating hours. However, this position’s schedule is subject to change at any time when needed.

Essential Functions

Assists patrons at the Circulation Desk.

Enforces Library policies, including Library admittance policies
Greets patrons as their first point of contact upon entering the library
Checks Library materials in and out
Answers directional and location reference questions
Advises patrons of circulation policies; provides requested reserve materials;
Answers all other questions asked or directing patron to the proper person to provide answer
Assists patrons in making study room reservations
Assists patrons by delivering their Florida bar application materials via fax
May be asked to be trained/certified as a Notary to assist with requests, if needed

Acts as the law Library’s primary point of contact for responding to unforeseen and/or exigent circumstances on Saturdays.

Assesses the situation
If necessary, determines and contacts the appropriate authority

Helps to maintain neat appearance of Library.

Using Library of Congress call number system, shelves books left on tables and book carts.
Using Library of Congress call number system, shelves reads/shifts collection as needed.
Maintains neat appearance of the library, including study tables, carrels, and study rooms
Assists with shifting the stacks when space is needed
Contacts campus facilities

Closes Law Library.

Performs closing duties, including turning off lights and computer work stations, refilling copy machines, and coordinating with Campus Security to ensure that the Library is empty and locked

Provides InterLibrary Loan (ILL) and document delivery services.

Uses OCLC/Illiad to loan and borrow materials
Maintains ILL stats and DLLI records
Reports ILL records for ABA Annual Questionnaire or other surveys
Mails and receives materials

Works with student assistants.

At the direction of the Access Services Librarian/Circulation Supervisor, assists with the supervision of student workers
At the direction of the Access Services Librarian/Circulation Supervisor, assists with the training of student workers

Acts as a technology point person within the Library.

Instructs patrons in the use of the Library’s printer/copies, computers and Wi-Fi
Replaces paper and toner in copiers
Removes paper jams
Notifies repair service when more serious problems exist
Uses Helpdesk to inform Information Technology if computers are not working or of other technology or equipment issues
Contacts outside technology maintenance company when appropriate

Statistics, data entry and filing.

Tracks evening Library patron and usage statistics
At the direction of the Access Services Librarian/Circulation Supervisor, compiles, collects, and reports department statistics

Qualifications/Requirements

Associate’s Degree is required; two years of Circulation Desk work in a library working directly with patrons may substitute for the required education.
One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
Must have a strong customer service orientation, with a helpful attitude and demeanor that places customer service as a priority.
Computer use skills necessary, including familiarity and ease of use of Internet and ability to use circulation functions in the Innovative system and using software programs for word processing.
Must learn and perform basic maintenance functions for copiers, fax machines, and computers and printers within the Library.
Ability to quickly obtain a thorough knowledge of the Law Library’s circulation policies and the location of Law Library materials.

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