by Angela Copeland | Sep 8, 2015 | Job Posting
St. Jude / ALSAC is seeking a Sr. Director – Youth-based Fundraising Programs in Memphis, TN.
Responsible for the strategic development, budgeting and management of Youth Development programs on a national and regional level. Oversees the development, engagement and fundraising strategies for programs focusing on the ages from 0-23 through field programs including St. Jude Trike-A-Thon, St. Jude Math-A-Thon, Team Up for St. Jude, St. Jude PLAY LIVE, St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn and all Greek partner fundraising programs for Tri Delta Fraternity and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Directly oversees the team that manages the national relationships with organizations including Greek partners, Varsity Spirit, Scholastic, etc. Responsible for annual revenue exceeding $26 million. Works with Field Operations senior team to develop policies and procedures and to build out the youth platform. Develops extensive analysis of assigned programs’ short and long term goals and what factors will contribute to or impede the ability to obtain those goals. Oversees the Youth Development teams including youth and young adult demographics. Works closely with the Enterprise Contact Center and other NEO divisions to execute and support the various programs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude / ALSAC job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 7, 2015 | Advice, Newsletter
Happy Labor Day!
Sometimes called “second-hand stress,” the stress you are exposed to at work really makes a difference. Researchers at Harvard and Stanford recently completed a study to analyze the impact of workplace stress on your health.
The study, conducted by Joel Goh, Jeffrey Pfeffer, and Stefanos Zenios, analyzed the findings of 228 scientific studies. They found that stress from work can be as bad for you as second-hand smoke. In fact, 120,000 deaths each year, and $190 billion in healthcare costs are linked to it.
That’s a big deal!
So, what should you be on the lookout for? These are the 10 workplace stressors the study considered:
- Work family conflict
- Job insecurity
- Shift work
- Long working hours
- Low levels of fairness at work
- Low levels of control at work
- High job demands
- Lack of employer provided healthcare
- Layoffs and unemployment
- Low social support at work
You’re probably wondering — what does this mean for you? First of all, if you’re interviewing for a job, be on the lookout for these signs. If you spot too many of them, it may not be the job for you.
If you’re already working someplace that has a high level of workplace stress, there are things you can do. It’s important to focus your energy on what you can control, as many of the things on the list are outside of your control. Remember that even when the environment isn’t great (and other people are jerks), you can control your own behavior. Take the time to be kind to those around you.
Another thing that can make a big difference is your financial safety net. Often, work stress is compounded when you know that if anything happened to your job, you’d be toast. It can make you feel like you can’t leave, and that feeling makes everything worse. It takes time, but try to build a six to twelve month emergency fund. This is a fund that stays in a savings account and is separate from your retirement. That way, when the stock market fluctuates, you’ll be safe.
Beyond creating a financial cushion, you should also take the time to take care of YOU. Below are tips for self-care that can help to reduce your overall stress level.
- Get enough sleep. We often underestimate the power of eight hours of solid sleep.
- Practice healthy eating and drinking habits. Fast food or binge drinking will only contribute to your stress. Be conscious of what you’re feeding your body.
- Exercise, or take a walk. Working out has benefits to both your body and your mind.
- Practice yoga or meditation. It can help to calm your mind, and help your entire body to feel better.
- Talk to your loved ones. Having social support is one of the most important components of dealing with work stress.
- Set personal goals. You may not be able to control your workplace today, but you can certainly control your future.
Successfully managing your stress is just as important as any other part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth. If you take the time to take care of you, you’ll be happier and healthier, even when things at work are stressful.
However, if you find yourself waking up each day with dread, or crying at work, it may be time to look for something new. The same applies to a work environment with a boss who makes you feel unsafe, or who is being a bully toward you. If you find yourself in one of these dead end situations, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m happy to help.
To learn more on this topic, check out my recent interview on WREG’s Live @ 9 here.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Sep 7, 2015 | Job Posting
Sullivan Branding is seeking an Account Manager in Memphis, TN.
THE ACCOUNT MANAGER (AM) is responsible for the relationship between the agency and clients. The AM will generally look after client needs through direct contact, liaison, and the marshaling of agency resources. The AM will be the key, day-to-day agency representative to the client and will maintain a highly responsive service orientation in all transactions. They must be knowledgeable in both the client’s business and the agency business. The AM supervises account executive and account coordinator performance with accounts, and reviews all strategic and media decisions formulated by the various operating departments before they are delivered to the client.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sullivan Branding website here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 7, 2015 | Job Posting
Etsy is seeking a Product Marketing Manager in New York, NY.
You will be responsible for driving adoption of value-added services to Etsy’s seller community, with a specific focus on:
- Leading go-to-market strategy to address the needs of sellers
- Driving acquisition & first time use of new seller services
- Partnering with product teams to define product roadmap
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Etsy job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 6, 2015 | Job Posting
General Motors is seeking a User Experience Strategist in Detroit, MI.
The User Experience Strategist will be part of a team responsible for driving development and execution of a cohesive user experience strategy across multiple channels in the GCCX (Global Connected Customer Experience) organization including web, mobile, in-vehicle, call center and dealer. Team responsibilities include identifying and remedying gaps and inconsistencies in the current multi-channel experience as well as laying the groundwork for future UX and system design.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the General Motors job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 5, 2015 | Job Posting
Hilton is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Improvement in Memphis, TN.
The Senior Manager of Product Improvement will manage all aspects of conversion projects to include a) Non Hilton Worldwide brand converting to a Hilton Worldwide brand, b) Hotel that has been closed converting to a Hilton Worldwide brand, c) a Hilton Worldwide brand converting to a different Hilton Worldwide brand, d) a Hilton Worldwide brand relicensing, and e) a Hilton Worldwide brand Change-of-Ownership.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 4, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “The Secret to Retaining Your Best Employees.”
It’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate Labor Day, the holiday dedicated to recognizing the achievements of American workers. With an unemployment rate hovering around 5.3 percent, many employers are asking the same question: “How do we retain our best employees?”
They have good reason to wonder. It’s hard to find great employees. Then it can be difficult to convince them to quit their current job to move to a new city in order to join a new company. It’s both a big risk to switch jobs and a huge pain to move.
So, what is it that employees want? Are they looking for free lunches and after-work kickball teams?
Although those things are nice, fortunately, the answer is more straightforward. Each time I begin working with a new job seeker, they inevitably tells me why they’re looking. And, the reasons aren’t what you’d expect.
To read the rest of my column, and to find out how you can retain your top employees, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 4, 2015 | Job Posting
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking a Marketing Director in Boston, MA.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) seeks a Director of Marketing responsible for developing an institutional marketing strategy that builds awareness for the MFA, while identifying and growing Museum audiences. The ideal candidate should have experience creating comprehensive marketing plans and advertising campaigns across media channels – digital, social, search, and traditional. Responsibilities include: developing strategies for the MFA brand and its exhibitions and programs; tracking audience and campaign metrics and providing timely insight and analysis; conducting audience research; leading the Marketing team and collaborating across communications and museum functions; identifying and working with community, corporate and media partners; determining key messages and directing creative; and managing agency partners. S/he should be able to move from strategic to tactical while remaining pro-active, and demonstrate excellent leadership and communications skills.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 4, 2015 | Job Posting
The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking a Producer/Editor in Memphis, TN.
The Producer/Editor is primarily focused on generating video content for use in television productions, event presentation, and for fedexforum.com / grizzlies.com. The position also helps provide additional video support for internal departments such as Ticket Sales and Service, Marketing Partnerships, and Community Engagement. The Producer/Editor is also responsible for turning around short form video clips in one day for both broadcast and internet: creating, editing, and monitoring all video content specific but not limited to Grizzlies and FedExForum news, press conferences, organizational events, and community activities while obtaining the ability to positively support the growth of the Grizzlies and FedExForum brands through video content.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Memphis Grizzlies job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 3, 2015 | Job Posting
Susan G. Komen is seeking a Director, IT Infrastructure in Dallas, TX.
The IT Infrastructure Director’s role is to plan, organize, and direct staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s IT infrastructure. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data communications, desktop support, and telecommunications systems.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Susan G. Komen website here.
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