by Angela Copeland | Sep 12, 2014 | Job Posting
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is seeking a Web Content Manager in Dallas, Texas.
This person will maintain the Dallas Arboretum website through content management system – Governor. Update and create new content as necessary. Prepare web-ready images and graphics for the website. Support the Online Gift Store site by creating slideshow images and providing web ready product images. Work with database administrator to ensure that the ticketing site (Outbound) and Dallas Arboretum site are consistent and purchasing options are set up correctly. Act as a liason for the Dallas Arboretum website with vendors including the website development company. Submit tickets to the development company as technical problems arise or as new additions to the site need to be made.
Write and design email communications via Constant Contact. These include a monthly ENewsletter and various eblasts as necessary (membership appeals, special invitations, special events). Create surveys in Survey Monkey.
Coordinate with social media vendor to create schedule for weekly postings. Edit content calendar and blog posts to make sure message is consistent with marketing and advertising objectives and all facts are correct.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 11, 2014 | Job Posting
St. Jude is seeking a Director of Executive Communications in Memphis, TN.
This person is responsible for providing high quality writing and presentation support for the CEO of ALSAC and other members of the Executive Leadership team. Writes keynote speeches, video scripts, organizational announcements, talking points, letters and develops other communications such as visually compelling presentations, as needed. Oversees and manages executive communications processes by working closely with other divisional writers and creative teams on the development of key communications pieces. Provides strategic direction and day-to-day management of ALSAC’s internal communications efforts and team members to ensure employees are informed of key issues and updates. Works with VP of CEO Affairs and Executive Communications in developing strategies for executive and internal communications.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 11, 2014 | Job Posting
The Children’s Medical Center is seeking a Director of Program Management in Dallas, TX.
Director of Program Management will lead a team of Project Managers to implement of a series of community-based initiatives developed by the Work Groups and approved by the Steering Committee to improve the health of children in North Texas. He/she will work collaboratively with multiple internal and external provider and community groups, including healthcare providers, social service providers, business and industry leaders, governmental agencies and other community coalitions. The Director will engage the multiple stakeholders in children’s health, evaluate data from multiple sources, and keep children and their families’ perspectives paramount in identifying issues of importance.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the Children’s Medical Center posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 10, 2014 | Job Posting
The American Heart Association is searching for a Youth Marketing Director in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Greater Southeast Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting to fill an outside sales/fundraising position in our Nashville, TN office. Under the direction of the Vice President, the Director is responsible for implementing the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart and Red Out for Heart events in 3 Counties around Nashville, TN. This position works with school based coordinator, (typically the PE Teacher) to raise funds through our school based educational fundraising program. The Director will act as the American Heart Association liaison with schools in the territory and is responsible for achieving income and recruitment goals through the management of existing customers, and prospecting for and cultivating of new school accounts.
To learn more, or to apply online, view the American Heart Association posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 10, 2014 | Job Posting
The University of Memphis is seeking a Vice President for Research in Memphis, TN.
The Vice President for Research will report directly to the University President and will be responsible for leading the University’s initiatives to support and promote the growth of sponsored research, scholarly activity, and technology transfer. This person will serve as research advisor to the President, Provost, and Deans and will be an active participant and member of the President’s Strategic Council. The position will also be the Executive Director of the University of Memphis Research Foundation.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit The University of Memphis posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 9, 2014 | Advice, Podcast
Episode 16 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is live! This week we talk with Breanna Bolton Johnson, Recruiter at Paladin Marketing and Creative Staffing in Dallas, TX.
Breanna shares her best practices on writing your resume, who should have an online portfolio, interview tips, and how to relocate to a new city.
Listen and learn more! Click here to play the episode for free on Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts to ensure you don’t miss an episode!
by Angela Copeland | Sep 9, 2014 | Job Posting
The Greater Memphis Chamber is seeking a Vice President of Business Development in Memphis, TN.
his person will be the leader of the Business Development Team, and is primarily responsible for increase in new members resulting in generating and sustaining revenue and resources in support of the Chamber’s mission. Revenue comes from retaining and growing the Chamber’s membership base, securing sponsorships for Chamber programming, offering high-quality products and fee-based services to the members and the community at-large, advertising revenue for an array of Chamber-based media and fundraising campaigns for economic development and community initiatives.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Greater Memphis Chamber posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 9, 2014 | Job Posting
The YMCA of Arlington is seeking an Executive Director in Arlington, Texas.
The Executive Director, reporting directly to the President and CEO, has primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Cooper Street YMCA Family Center. Experience in the areas of staff supervision, membership and program development, fiscal management, fundraising, volunteer cultivation and community involvement are required. Budget accountability for this family center is $3.7M with an annual scholarship campaign of $80,000. The Cooper Street YMCA Family Center is an integral part of the community, providing a wide range of programs and services to a diverse population. The Executive Director will have the skills and experiences necessary to establish a culture of quality and service in an effort to meet and exceed the goals and objectives set forth in the strategic plan. The successful candidate will model the behavioral values established by the Association and will have a passion and enthusiasm for the mission of the Y.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the YMCA posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Sep 8, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
If you’re like me, you occasionally have itchy feet. Since graduating from high school in Oklahoma, I’ve lived in New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee.
When you start to think of moving, you probably rack your brain with ideas. Should you move to Boston? Maybe Los Angeles? Possibly Washington, D.C.?
These big cities are all amazing. If you’ve never lived in one, you should definitely try it once if it’s of interest to you. But, there are a few things you should remember:
- Relocation: There’s a good chance companies in a big city won’t pay to relocate you. It sounds strange on the surface, but think about it. They already have enough local talent to fill their jobs. They don’t need to relocate you.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in big cities is often much, much higher. And worse yet, there seems to be a rumor going around that companies will give you a cost of living increase to move to a bigger city. This is very unlikely, unless you’re relocating for your current company. If you go to a big city, prepare to downsize. Your new place probably won’t have room for a car. Chances are good you won’t have luxuries like a dishwasher and air conditioning. To compare your current city to your dream city, check out this calculator on CNN.com.
- Pay: Here’s another shocker — you may actually make less money working in a larger city. Yes, I know it’s more expensive. And, I understand you have a standard of living you’d like to maintain. The thing is – big cities have more talent; in other words, more people. That means for every job, there are more qualified people to fill it. When there’s more talent available, the price companies must pay goes down.
- Degrees of Separation. If you live in a small or mid-sized city, you are probably used to the idea that it’s not very hard to get a meeting with an important person you don’t yet know. Whether it’s a company’s CEO, a hiring manager, or the head of a non-profit, you are just a few calls and e-mails away from a meeting. This isn’t so in a large city. Degrees of separation are further and the social walls are built much, much higher. Prepare for a long networking period.
It’s probably obvious by now that I’m a fan of smaller cities, like Memphis. When there are good jobs available, the list of talented, qualified candidates is shorter. It’s relatively easy to get meetings with important decision makers. And, at the end of the day, you may just be able to negotiate a bit more money.
Aside from Memphis, what other cities are viable options? I’m a big fan of cities that are around 1 M people in size, with downtown areas that are going through revitalization. Those cities are working harder than average to attract and retain talented workers. Most likely, their cost of living is less – and they may even pay you more.
Here are a few mid-sized cities to consider. These were ranked by Forbes as “The Best Small Cities for Jobs in 2014.” These were ranked based on employment data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They take into account recent growth trends, long-term growth, and the city’s momentum.
- Bismarck, ND
- Elkhart-Goshen, IN
- Columbia, MO
- St. George, UT
- Greely, CO
- Midland, TX
- Auburn-Ophelika, AL
- Naples-Marco Island, FL
- College Station-Bryan, TX
- El Centro, CA
This is a great list, but don’t just take my word for it. Check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Browse the US Census Data. Look at sites like EventBrite.com and Meetup.com to see what sorts of activities are going on. Read the local news. And whatever you do, go and visit! Seeing a place in person is nothing like reading about it online.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Sep 8, 2014 | Job Posting
MicroPort Orthopedics is looking for a Regional Vice President of Sales – Central in Memphis, TN.
The Regional Vice President of Sales will be responsible for the design and implementation of long-term sustainable growth strategies for a specific region inside the US geography. The position will monitor and control all daily sales management objectives and will be the direct point of contact for the appointed District Sales Leaders (DSM/DSD), Distributors and sales representatives as related to their specific geography and product mix. The RVP will work closely with their DSMs/DSDs and Distributors to ensure maximization of growth opportunities for assigned product lines. The RVP will be expected to manage the territory within the approved annual expense budget while improving morale and executing the strategic initiatives. Among other responsibilities, the RVP will work closely with their respective DSM/DSD and Distributors to determine the correct number of representatives to enable profitable achievement of growth and company objectives for assigned product lines, determine growth targets, and timely removal of representatives that do not meet corporate initiatives.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the MicroPort posting here.
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