Posted on May 21, 2010

I am raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a participant in their Team In Training program and I'm asking you to help by making a donation to my fundraising campaign.

Please use the link in this email to donate online quickly and securely plus learn more about my progress. You will receive a confirmation of your donation by email and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyctri10/GENIE

Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More than 823,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers. I am hoping that my participation in Team In Training will help bring them hope and support.

On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you very much for your support. I greatly appreciate your generosity.



Thank you,

Genie Zeigler

Posted on April 5, 2010

"Employers with open positions recruiting at April 23, 2010 CUNY Big Apple Job Fair"
There are jobs out there! And you can meet employers that have them.

Public and private sector employers will be recruiting for full- and part-time positions and internships at the CUNY Big Apple Job Fair:

Friday, April 23, 2010

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the River Pavilion and Galleria at the Jacob Javits Center, 11th Avenue & 35th Street Entrance, Manhattan

In addition, admissions representatives from CUNY's graduate and professional programs will be staffing tables to answer questions about advanced degree enrollment opportunities.

Go to www.cuny.edu/bigapple for information on how to gain admission to the fair, what to bring, etc., and for updates on participating employers. Current students should visit their college Career Services office for assistance preparing for the fair. Everyone seeking admission must be dressed appropriately; no casual attire permitted.

CUNY is proud to present this job fair for its students and alumni!

Posted on March 24, 2010

Job Code
Lead Project Manager
Job Posting Title
Lead Project Manager
Responsibilities
• Manages the Workplace Technologies program office which spans Technology Strategy and Operations.
• Works on the Workplace Technologies portfolio to ensure maximum-value of the portfolio plan in terms of value-management and investment optimization.
• Works to engage and ensure the availability of the required resources, in accordance with the overall portfolio delivery plan.
• Participates in the investment decisioning process with the business by ensuring provision of information concerning specific business opportunities where technology can enhance the value of the business.
• Provides recommendations on re-prioritization of the delivery plan where necessary.
• Monitors and tracks multiple portfolio(s) against delivery, cost, budget, forecast, schedule and quality targets.
• Validates Workplace Technologies CBAs and tracks progress against savings
• Hosts weekly PMO meetings to tightly track key enterprise projects
• Manages multiple levels of reporting for different purposes and audiences
Department Name
Strategy & Innovation
AutoReqId

Staffing Contact

Hiring Leader
Shanks, Christina S
Business Unit
Technologies
No. of Positions
1
Positions Remaining
1
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or other related field (or has the equivalent work experience).
Requires financial acumen in terms of supporting the organizational financial operating principles.
• Experience in portfolio and investment management.
• PMI or equivalent Project Management certification (e.g.. Certified Associate in Project Management, Certified Project Management Practitioner, International Project Management Association)
• Prior IT and business work experience with a broad range of exposure to various technical environments and business segments, including working in a delivery team.
• Experience in establishing processes and controls in ambiguous environments
• Knowledge of financial or management accounting principles, including CBAs
• Strong project / program management skills.
• Ability to lead and influence individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with design, development, implementation and running of a large scale PMO
• Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal guidance and direction

Posted on March 24, 2010

Job Code
Lead Project Manager
Job Posting Title
Manager, Marketing and Change Management
Responsibilities
• Manages a large scale workplace technologies change program.
• Leading a multi-phase product launch, with the product being WorkPlace Technologies
• Driving marketing and roll-out strategies including developing segmentation strategies
• Works to identify business process improvements in support of the business and IT strategy.
• Provides high-level status updates to Business or Technology Leaders
• Managing and reporting on high level metrics such as adoption of new tools
• Pro-actively anticipates any project risks and issues and ensures adequate mitigation efforts are put in place to ensure overall delivery is not compromised.
• Contributes to continual process improvement activities and initiates any potential platform/application re-
• engineering opportunities, with a view to achieving rapid deployment of initiatives.
• Provides consultancy advice and governance on new and existing system capabilities and product configuration to the business and system development groups.
• Performs and implements changes including generic process documentation updates, training etc.
• Facilitates meetings with the business to gather product/service or generic process changes.
• Ensures that internal documentation library of generic business process documentation is regularly updated to reflect latest operational processes.
• Develops the program strategy and the various enterprise-wide high-level project plans and ensures that scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders.
• Ensures that the supporting business case is updated throughout the course of delivery; works with the business to ensure business case objectives are met.
Department Name
Strategy and Innovation
AutoReqId

Staffing Contact

Hiring Leader
Shanks, Christina S
Business Unit
Technologies
No. of Positions
1
Positions Remaining
1

Posted on Feb 25, 2010

FLUSHING, N.Y. – The New York Mets today announced they are holding job fairs and accepting applications for more than 700 open positions for the 2010 season at Citi Field. These part-time jobs are in a variety of areas including parking, entertainment, concessions and guest experience.
Parking – Job Fair February 19-20, 26-27
Cashier and traffic director positions will be filled through four job fairs at the Citi Field's Acela Club. Candidates must have a great customer service attitude, be reliable and responsible and have excellent verbal communication skills. Applicants should enter via Left Field VIP for during one of the following sessions:

Entertainment – Auditions March 4-5
The Mets are holding auditions to become a member of the Pepsi Party Patrol and 2K Sports FanFest staff. Candidates must have stellar communication and interpersonal skills and a positive energetic personality. They must also work well and be patient with children and feel comfortable working large crowds. Qualified candidates should report to the First Base VIP Thursday, March 4 or Friday, March 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and bring a resume.
Concession & Guest Experience
The Mets and ARAMARK, the world-class leader in professional services and the Mets' food and beverage partner, are continuing to review prospective candidates through mets.com/citifieldjobs. Qualified candidates should fill out an online questionnaire for a variety jobs including: counterworkers, food service helpers, cooks, porters, cleaners, catering attendants, runners, guest attendants and supervisors, fan greeters, host and hostesses, security and security supervisors.
The ideal candidates for all positions must be available to work a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Part-time seasonal employment is available from April to October and based on the Mets schedule of home games at Citi Field and other special events. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
In addition, vendors seeking to become suppliers to the Mets and Citi Field should contact the purchasing department at 718-565-4345 or newsupplier@nymets.com to obtain a vendor pack.
The Mets, ARAMARK and Queens Ballpark Company are Equal Opportunity Employers.


Information at http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100217&content_id=8085876&vkey=pr_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym

Posted on Feb 4, 2010

Dominican Women's Development Center
JOB DESCRIPTION
GED Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in education, ESL, with training and/or experience in GED.
• Experience teaching and/or working with adults. Experience and sensitivity in working with low income Latino community.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with a variety of people and team situations.
• Willingness to make commitment to the organization and its mission & principles.
• Bilingual/bicultural.
• Team player

REPORTS TO:
• Program Coordinator of Adult Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:
• To work with the Program Coordinator and Program Director of Adult Education with implementing the goals and activities of the Adult Education program. To teach and assist adult GED students in improving their High School skills (reading, listening, writing, MATH, science and other subjects).
• Planning, organizing and provision of GED instruction and/ or Spanish Literacy Classes.
• Evaluate Participants Knowledge and levels of competency and prepare monthly progress report.
• Prepare original materials and make the class action oriented and interesting. Oversee completion or assignments.
• Provide individual instruction to participants who need it.
• Provide mandatory attendance sheet every week.
• Counsel and support students in developing and accomplishing Individual Learning Plans and goals.
• Prepare a syllabus and daily lesson plans for each session/class based on student needs, and individual profiles, and student interest.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and personal information at all times.
• Incorporate the use of technology into the curriculum and classroom
• Assist with the selection of appropriate books, equipment, and other instructional materials for the ESOL class.

Salary: To be discussed

Sent resume to: Fany Hernandez @ hernandez.fany@gmail.com or fax it 212-740-8352

Posted on Jan 31, 2010

Counselor/Advocate Position

Type: Full time
Salary: Low-mid 30s + Benefits

Description: The Dominican Women's Development Center is looking for a Counselor/Advocate for its domestic violence program in Manhattan's Washington Heights.
Required Skills:

-Fully Bilingual (Spanish/English)
-Experience in the area of domestic violence and sexual violence.
-Knowledgeable in working with diverse communities, particularly Latino/people of -color and low income populations.
-Must have effective listening skills/assertive, and able to work independently.
-Strong writing and documenting skills.
-Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.

Qualifications:

-B.A. in Social Services, Psychology, or related field/experience.
-Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Last day to apply: February 15, 2010
Fax Resume to:
Mireya Cruz (Program Director)
212-928-5194
E-mail: newdawnforwomen@gmail.com

Posted on Jan 20, 2010

The Dominican Women Development Center (DWDC) is a not-for-profit organization created to contribute to the empowerment of Dominican/Latina, other women and our families who reside in Washington Heights/Inwood and other New York City communities. Our mission is to aid in the growth and development of our self esteem by affirming our identity and solidarity through multicultural and holistic social services, and educational, economic and cultural development programs. The Center is committed to the organizing of women to actively participate in the elimination of gender inequality and the promotion of social justice.

DWDC invites interested graduate students to spend to spend a semester as part of its development/fundraising team. Learn how to conduct fundraising research, write grant proposals, conduct marketing and fundraising campaigns, and build relationships with donors. You will learn to and assist in supporting the sustainability of a unique gender focused community based organization serving the diverse needs of the residents of Northern Manhattan. 

Job Description

Working alongside the Executive Director and Development Officer you will be involved in the following task/activities:

• Conducting prospect research
• Contacting prospective donors
• Composing proposal narratives
• Reaching prospective donors
• Designing and Conducting Marketing and Fundraising Campaigns
• Working in all aspects of event planning and execution
• Other duties as required. 

** Minimum commitment of 4 months and at least 5 hours a week.**

Qualifications
Minimum a Bachelors Degree in Non-Profit Management, Social Work, Business or Marketing. 
Good Written and Spoken communications skills in English.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Platform (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
Internet Research Skills
Enthusiasm, dedication and wiliness to have fun.
Commitment to DWDC Mission. 
Good team player.
Reliable, punctual and organized.

Please Submit your resume and cover letter to Beatriz Mieses-Hernandez at bhernandez@dwdc.org or by fax at 212-994-6065. 

Posted on Dec 23, 2009

FAA Hiring Notice
 If you have or know young adults between the ages of 18-31 with a high school diploma, the Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. We all have kids and know kids in the right age  group (under 31) and with some effort they could reach a  salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years! You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam.
They need to go to
http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/

For details and to fill out the application immediately – even if they don't know if
they'd want to attend immediately - it's the federal government and it may take them months to call.  The key is to apply NOW.

 Posted by comadre Adriana Bardin Prestwood
Nora de Hoyos Comstock, Ph.D.
LAS COMADRES PARA LAS AMERICAS
Connecting Latinas Everywhere!
http://www.lascomadres.org
Comstock Connections
512-928-8780 voice and fax
Cell: 512-751-7837
email:nora@comconn.com

Posted on Dec 16, 2009

Spring 2010 Journalism Internship at El Diario/La prensa – El campeón de los hispanos

Join the award-winning team of the nation's oldest Spanish-language daily newspaper.

Qualifications:
--Currently enrolled in high school, a two-year or four-year-college or graduate program.
--Bilingual (Spanish/English) reading and writing skills preferred.
--Solid research skills, especially around NYC and Latino issues
--Interest in journalism, Latino studies, or policy research preferred.
--Ability to dedicate 14 hours a week and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities may include:
Translation.
Working on local and/or national blog.
Research assistance on stories and projects.
News reporting.
Monitoring coverage of specific issues.
Reviewing letters to the editor.
Editing and fact checking.

Note: We will not make you fetch coffee!

Opportunities to…
work with multiple sections of the paper; participate in meetings and events; meet with editors; and develop strong sense of newsroom multimedia operations.

A resume and brief cover letter should be sent to erica.gonzalez@eldiariony.com

Posted on Dec 1, 2009

Free Food Service Training for 18-24 Year Olds

Posted on Nov 20, 2009

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA

NATIONAL OFFICE
New York, NY

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

Manage relationships between the Virtual Contact Center and
participating affiliates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide consulting support and strategic guidance to affiliates
seeking to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of internal call
handling.
• Work with affiliates to manage outsourced call handling at higher
quality and lower cost.
• Facilitate Planned Parenthood content area experts in crafting and
building agreement around a model of an excellent phone call.
• Build a community among Planned Parenthood affiliate staff working
on call center projects.

POSITION SCOPE:

• Assure affiliate satisfaction with Virtual Contact Center
performance. Affiliate concerns must be identified, problems solved,
and stakeholders informed about issues as they present and approach
resolution.
• Win support among affiliates for the CAPS content requirements for
affiliate phone calls. Identify affiliate concerns with content models
and lead parties towards resolution.
• Achieve measurable growth in community participation from affiliate
call center staff.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

Respond to problems or challenges that may affect the ability of the
Contact Center(s) to meet its goals.  Usually required to research and
integrate information from various sources to determine a solution.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Call center concepts, systems, and tools.
• Customer service principles.
• Quality management, training for quality delivery, and counseling
for quality improvement.
• Health care, especially reproductive health care.
• Quantitative analysis, database queries, report construction

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree

Experience:  3-5 years in a similar position (2 of those years must be
in health care); leadership experience in a call center.

Related Skills or Knowledge:  Active interest in new technologies
enabling collaboration and access to information, ability to manage
multiple projects and competing priorities, outstanding written and
oral communication skills, strong attention to detail.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment
opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a
non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America
does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood
Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work
environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and
building a diverse team.

To apply online, go to
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/jobs-and-volunteer.asp.
Click on employment or volunteer opportunities and type 78701 in
“Keyword Search.”

Posted on Oct 7, 2009

Goldman Sachs
ReturnshipSM Program


Invitation

In the fall of 2008, the firm launched the Goldman Sachs ReturnshipSM Program. The first program of its kind aims to provide individuals re-entering the workforce with an opportunity to sharpen the skills essential for "on-ramping." Based on the success of the pilot program, we are proud to continue this signature on-ramping initiative by hosting a 2009 ReturnshipSM Program.

History
In May 2006, Goldman Sachs launched the Goldman Sachs New DirectionsSM initiative to provide talented individuals who have "off-ramped," or taken a voluntary break in their careers, with guidance and coaching on how to make a successful transition back into the workforce. To further this mission, the firm launched the Goldman Sachs ReturnshipSM.

Mission
The ReturnshipSM Program aims to prepare on-rampers for a return to the workforce. Throughout the eight week program, "returnees" are provided with an opportunity to:

Explore a new career path or reacquaint themselves with new market trends.
Gain work experience and strengthen technical skills.
Assess the feasibility of career-life balance while returning to the workforce on a full-time basis

Program Dates and Location:
October 19, 2009 – December 18, 2009
Goldman Sachs Offices
New York, NY

Feel free to forward this email to any individual you know who may be interested in re-entering the workforce.

For more information on the application and selection process please visit the web site at:
http://www.gs.com/events/gsrp2009/attendee

For more information please contact:
Monica Marquez at 1-917-343-7204 or monica.marquez@gs.com

ReturnshipSM is a registered service mark of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Goldman Sachs New DirectionsSM is a registered service mark of Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Executive Assistant: Assist building manager in enforcing and monitoring lease provisions and rent collections. Follow-up on construction and maintenance projects and all documentations in connection therewith. Generate leases, lease extensions/modifications, work letters and brokerage agreements. Handle daily tenant requests; tenant accounts; create and maintain tenant records. Keep track of workflow, deadlines and priorities. Manage heavy calendar, schedule appointments, conference calls and coordinate meetings. Some event planning.


- also some budget work

- rent collections

- start legal process for tenants who are in default of their lease

$50 - $55K

e-mail resume to: mcamacho@newmarkkf.com or call her at (212) 372-2198.

Business Services Manager - 55-58k

National non-profit organization located in upper Manhattan seeking
qualified candidates for a full-time Business Services Coordinator
position.

The Business Services Coordinator will be responsible for supervision, coordination, prioritization and delegation of responsibilities for a Recruitment and Placement team of 8 Account Executives. The team is accountable for making an average of 700 placements per quarter via direct placement of job seekers enrolled with the center and through a
variety of community-based workforce partners in the city that refer job-ready candidates to the center for placement.

Additional responsibilities include working with the Center Manager on researching prospective target employers with high-volume hiring
needs, developing, cultivating and maintaining relationships with key employers and managing a consistent overall 3-to-1 recruit-to-hire
ratio for the center by efficient coordination of recruitment and placement administrative processes.

Candidates should have experience in Workforce Development or a
related field, excellent employer prospecting and business development skills, solid supervisory experience and ability to prioritize
multiple objectives. Ability to interpret and implement governmental policies and supervising staff with different functions is crucial to success in this position.

Please send resumes to nvassallo@headwaycorp.com

FREE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN

You need to be a high school graduate with a diploma or GED

You need a working knowledge of English

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States

You must be able to commit to the entire 15-week program

You do not need any computer knowledge

WOMEN AND WORK ALSO PROVIDES:

ON-SITE COUNSELING AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRAINING
CLOTHING CLOSET (Free Business Clothing)

The Latino Education Initiative ("LEI"), a Not-For-Profit Corporation, works to assist New York City's academically and/or financially disadvantaged Latino high school students or adults to obtain a college education.
Please contact us! We will provide you with more information about our program and/or other programs that may be of interest to you.

Kristin - Liliana Manzur
Founder & Director
Phone: 718-619-7586
Fax: 718-351-0896
www.latinoedu.org
contactus@latinoedu.org

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