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Food Gatherers
Director of Annual Fund
Job Description:
Food Gatherers (FG), the rescue/food bank serving Washtenaw County is seeking an accomplished development professional to manage and grow its annual fund (currently at $1.3 million) the annual fund includes but is not limited to: direct mail, email or electronic solicitations, personal solicitations, grant writing and reporting, marketing and special events. The Director of Annual Fund evaluates current development systems and recommends new ones. This person supervises the Development Associate (25 hours a week) and reports to the President/CEO of Food Gatherers.
1. Create budgets, develop annual work plans
2. Implement direct mail campaigns. Responsible for ensuring accurate database management, donor acknowledgement/recognition, list purchasing, etc.
3. Works with Board and serves as staff liaison to development committee and other committees as needed.
4. Oversees Special Events such as Grillin’, Circle of Art, etc.
5. Represents FG to funders and the community at large (i.e. Oral and written presentations, tours, networking). Serves on appropriate committees as needed (i.e. Food Bank Council of Michigan)
6. Coordinates with statewide and national network of food banks on joint projects (i.e. Michigan Harvest Gathering)
7. Cultivates and maintain donor relationships through visits, special events, and other strategies
8. Oversees and maintains communication with the media to promote FG events
9. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
MA or equivalent in schooling and experience
Three years experience in development work including at least two of the following areas: annual fund development, major gifts, grant writing, special events
Experience in communications, marketing, and public relations
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to plan, direct and manage and motivate a variety of people
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a lively work environment
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Self-directed and goal oriented
Commitment to the mission of feeding people
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Company: FOURSIGHT Creative Group, Inc.
Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer
Job Description
Exercise Your Brain!
Are you smart, energetic and ready to flex your creative muscles? Do you enjoy tackling a variety of activities and achieving desired results? Does the tempo of a fast-paced agency give you a jolt? Does teamwork help get your creative juices flowing?
If this describes you, we have the ideal position available for our growing agency. At FOURSIGHT Creative Group, we believe in giving your brain a good workout. Challenging design projects, new ways to communicate and customer-focused dedication give your creative brain the activity it craves! Bench pressing the Adobe Creative Suite (Mac platform) and healthy communication levels a must.
FOURSIGHT Creative Group of Plymouth, MI (www.foursightcreative.com) develops innovative marketing campaigns with a solid team of communications specialists and design experts. We serve clients in a variety of industries throughout the region.
We offer a competitive salary as well as medical and retirement benefits, paid time off and a quarterly bonus plan.
Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree
• 7 years of graphic design experience
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Mac platform)
• Agency experience a plus
• Dreamweaver and Flash skills a plus
Contact Brian Townsend at 734.453.6991.
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Washtenaw Community College
The Small Business and Technology Development Center at Washtenaw Community College is seeking a full-time Intake and Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will act as the initial contact for clients looking to utilize the services of the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) at WCC. This position will conduct initial client interviews, advice clients of services and refer clients to staff, counselors, contractors, and outside service providers. The Intake and Administrative Assistant is also responsible for the daily administrative operations of the office.
To Apply: Send completed official WCC Application for Employment to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Management, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., First Floor Business Education Building, Room 120, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Application must be completed and received by May 30, 2008. For job postings and application materials, visit www.wccnet.edu/jobs or call (734) 973.3497.
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Bethlehem United Church of Christ
Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Ann Arbor is seeking a part time Director of Youth Ministries. The position will be working with Middle School Youth Fellowship and Senior High Youth Fellowship, as well as Confirmation. The position is 20-25 hours per week and will begin summer 2008. Bethlehem is a large, historic, downtown congregation in the exciting community of Ann Arbor. For more information call the church at 734.665.6149 and speak with Pastor Smith or contact him at greg@bethlehem-ucc.org.
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Humane Society of Huron Valley
The Humane Society of Huron Valley clinic is looking for a friendly, energetic and motivated person to join our team. If you have experience assisting veterinary clinics and would enjoy supporting our shelter, please give us a call!!
Position: Exam Room Assistant
Hours: Part Time - Monday-Friday and some Saturdays.
Contact Person: Jenny Paillon 734.662.4365
SUMMARY
The exam room assistant is a crucial role in support to the veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, receptionists and the Clinic Manager. This is an hourly position with a wide range of responsibility. It takes a person who enjoys a fast paced environment and the ability to be flexible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be an energetic and caring individual with excellent communication and customer relations skills, be willing to work in a high stress, fast paced environment and remain calm under stress, and be comfortable handling animals. Must also have great organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team and to multi-task. Must be able to lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Schedule appointments, surgical and out patient.
2. Triage incoming calls, price quotes, surgical complications, adopted animal illness, and calls requiring a veterinary consult.
3. Create and maintain new patient records.
4. Calculating client bills and entering data into the computer.
5. Patient checkout, explaining aftercare, medication and any additional treatments necessary.
6. Responsible for running bloodwork, maintaining clinic equipment including blood machines and anesthesitic equipment.
7. Provide support to the veterinarian, including taking radiographs, animal restraint, cytology, fecal floats, dispensing vaccines and medications as directed by the veterinarian.
8. Talk with clients about any health or surgery related issues as directed by the veterinarian.
9. Work cooperatively with coworkers and volunteers to ensure a smooth flow of clinic operations, and to meet the highest standards of good animal care. Bring problems and concerns to a supervisor.
10. Attend clinic and all staff meetings.
11. Other duties as assigned, including answering phone, educating clients, and clinic support as needed.
Our mission is to support the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community by:
- Ensuring proper, nurturing care, for the animals in our shelter.
- Placing all adoptable animals in loving homes.
- Reducing pet overpopulation.
- Providing education and outreach to the community.
- Stopping animal cruelty.
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Lotus Gardenscapes Inc.
Please email or mail resume and letter of interest. We are a small high quality Landscape Design and Installation Firm in Ann Arbor Michigan looking for committed employees in the following areas:
Project Foreman: Run 3-4-person full time installation crew, responsible for job tracking/timelines, some customer relations and supervising/training crew. Must have strong knowledge of construction practices, experience in stonework, wood construction, landscape practices and horticulture. Must be self-motivated and personable. Minimum 3yrs. experience in landscape field.
Project Crew Members: Landscape construction crewmember must have general knowledge of landscape construction processes, basic to good experience with patios, retaining walls, stone and woodwork. Must be able to work in cooperative team setting, be motivated to produce excellent quality work and have reliable transport to job sites.
Maintenance Crew Members: horticulture/maintenance crewmember must have basic knowledge of perennials, trees and shrubs, garden upkeep. Must be self-motivated and personable. Minimum 1yrs. experience in horticultural field. Willing to work hard physically in cooperative team setting.
Lotus Gardenscapes Inc. 734.761.8888
7005 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
www.lotusgardenscapes.com
jobs@lotusgardenscapes.com
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Engineering Society of Detroit
The Engineering Society of Detroit has recently launched an on-line Job Bank to help match employers with qualified engineering candidates. The ESD Job Bank offers employers a niche market of engineering and technical professionals.
As you may know, The Engineering Society of Detroit has been a long standing partner in the engineering and scientific community in Michigan. Founded in 1895, ESD is the oldest and largest multidisciplinary association in the nation. ESD promotes and celebrates excellence, innovation, cooperation, professional growth and fellowship in the engineering, scientific and allied professions. ESD is committed to serving this generation of engineers and fostering the next through services such as our Job Bank. We are working hard to keep our members employed in Michigan.
You do not need to be a member of ESD to use the Job Bank. The ESD Job Bank is user friendly, easy to navigate and easy to use. Please visit our site at site at www.esd.org.
