by Angela Copeland | Dec 14, 2013 | Networking
The Brooks Museum will be hosting Winterfest on Sunday, December 15th.
At Brooks Winterfest, you will be greeted on the museum plaza with interactive performances by Mancontrol and Lil’ Elv-Eye, food trucks and horse-pulled carriages. Inside the museum, enjoy hands-on art-making activities, gallery guides themed for winter, tales told by Memphis Public Library, and a screening of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas!
Create ornaments inspired by the Brooks’ permanent collection; make one to take home, and one to decorate the Brooks’ tree. Modern art and gingerbread house workshops are available with advanced registration and fee. Brooks members can decorate a doughnut “wreath” in the studios.
Admission is free. Horse-drawn carriages are $15 per ride.
To learn more, visit the Brooks Museum website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 13, 2013 | Job Posting
The Greater Memphis Chamber is seeking a Managing Director of Member Development
This position will report directly to the SVP, Communications, Programming and Member Development. This person leads the Member Development Team, and is primarily responsible for 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, and to apply online, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 13, 2013 | Networking
Literacy Mid-South is hosting a book sale TONIGHT at the Germantown Community Theatre.
This is an art event for book lovers. Local artists were given the task of creating an artistic representation of their favorite book, and the art will be on display and for sale at the event. 75% of the sales directly benefit the programs of Literacy Mid-South.
In addition, the annual Book Sale Preview Party will be held simultaneously with the Art of Reading. More than 3,500 books will be for sale, and attendees will have first choice on brand new hardcover and paperback books for $5 and under.
Admission includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and several surprise presentations. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door.
To learn more and to RSVP, check out the invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 12, 2013 | Job Posting
The Soulsville Charter School is looking for Classroom Teachers. If you haven’t heard of The Soulsville Charter School, now’s the time. Here’s a little background…
Begun in 2005, The Soulsville Charter School (TSCS)’s mission is to prepare students for success in college and life in an academically rigorous, music-rich environment. Located in the inner-city neighborhood of Soulsville, USA, in Memphis, TN, TSCS is adjacent to the site of historic Stax Records, where the Stax Museum of American Soul Music is located. TSCS began with sixty students in sixth grade and has since grown to serve 580+ students in grades 6-12 with about a third of the students living in the Soulsville community. TSCS is a tuition-free, public charter school that is about changing kids’ life trajectories.
Also, a little about Stax: The Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located at the original site of Stax Records, pays tribute to all of the artists who recorded there with a rare and amazing collection of more than 2,000 interactive exhibits, films, artifacts, items of memorabilia, and galleries designed to keep Stax alive forever.
100% of the TSCS first two graduating classes (2012 & 2013) were accepted into college!
To learn more, and to apply online to teach at TSCS, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 12, 2013 | Networking
Memphis Heritage is excited to present a new and lesser known selection of Don Newman photographs at Crosstown Arts.
Newman “2” will be on display at Crosstown’s 422 Gallery. The opening will be this Friday, December 13th from 6-8PM. This show will present nine large photographs produced as 48″X60″ prints.
Learn more and RSVP on the Memphis Heritage Facebook invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 11, 2013 | Job Posting
Hilton is seeking a Tax Analyst in Memphis. The Tax Analyst will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, reviewing and correcting a basic level of Federal and State tax returns and FAS109 Reporting.
They will review, prepare, analyze and correct various returns and reports that are dictated by different state and federal regulations, deadlines and reporting requirements. The Team Member will work independently with minimum direct supervision, little correction required in the final work product and make routine and non-routine decisions with guidance from a supervisor. The Analyst will be required to have knowledge of general accounting principles and tax reporting as well as the ability to implement and comply with new state and federal requirements.
If you’re interested to learn more or to apply online, visit the Hilton website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 11, 2013 | Networking
Undercurrent is holding their 5th networking event on Monday, December 16th. The event will be at 8 PM at Frida’s.
There is no cover to attend and they will have free beer for the first 50 attendees.
Undercurrent is a local initiative that hosts monthly social events around Memphis.
To learn more or to RSVP, visit their Facebook invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 10, 2013 | Job Posting
St. Jude / ALSAC is hiring for a number of internship positions. If you’re in college or a recent graduate who is interested in non-profit, this is a fantastic opportunity.
There are 16 internship opportunities available, including:
- Brand Ambassador
- Communications
- Dream Home
- HR Talent Acquisition / Recruiting
- Marketing Brand Strategy
- Marketing Research & Analysis
- Marketing Creative Services / Graphic Design
- Media Production Services
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Youth Development Programs
If you are interested to learn more about these opportunities and to apply online, visit the St. Jude / ALSAC website here. Note that the positions span over two pages. If you know a college student who may be interested, be sure to forward this post to them!
by Angela Copeland | Dec 10, 2013 | Networking
Memphis Heritage is hosting a holiday party on Wednesday December 11th. The event will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at Howard Hall. Howard Hall is located at 2282 Madison Avenue at Edgewood.
MHI current members will be able to pick up their 2014 Calendar at this event. The 2014 calendar honors the Orpheum Theatre.
If you are not a member of MHI you can join at the door. Guests are welcome.
To learn more about Memphis Heritage, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 9, 2013 | Job Posting
Medtronic is looking for a Senior Director of Sales Strategy and Operations. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone with 10+ years of leadership experience.
This person will implement and maintain a variety of administrative functions in support of the sales force, such as territory alignment, monitoring the sales effort within territories; periodically publishing sales activity reports of various territories, districts, or regions.
The person participates in the organization and coordination of sales meetings at the district, regional, and national levels; preparing and packing controlling commission incentive budgets for a particular district or region, possibly overseeing sales training and development programs.
To learn more about this great opportunity, check out the Medtronic website here.
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